7th Grade Suggestions Blue =Lower Level Reader Materials Red = Test Prep
Reading / Language Arts READING Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the precise meaning of grade-level-appropriate words. identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes to understand content-area vocabulary clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material, including a good representation of narrative and expository text. (Focus on Informational Text) understand and analyze the differences in structure and purpose between various categories of informational materials locate information by using a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents identify and trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view, or perspective in text understand and explain the use of a simple mechanical device by following technical directions assess the adequacy, accuracy, and appropriateness of the author’s evidence to support claims and assertions, noting instances of bias and stereotyping Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature. identify events that advance the plot, and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s) analyze characterization as delineated through a character’s thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrator’s description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters identify and analyze recurring themes across works contrast points of view (e.g., first and third person, limited and omniscient, subjective and objective) in narrative text and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses WRITTEN & ORAL ENGLISH LANGAUAGE CONVENTIONS Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. identify all parts of speech and types and structure of sentences demonstrate the mechanics of writing (e.g., quotation marks, commas at end of dependent clauses) and appropriate English usage (e.g., pronoun reference) use correct capitalization spell derivatives correctly by applying the spellings of bases and affixes WRITING Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. consider the audience and purpose create an organizational structure that balances all aspects of the composition and uses effective transitions between sentences to unify important ideas support all statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and specific examples use strategies of note-taking, outlining, and summarizing to impose structure on composition drafts identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations revise writing to improve organization and word choice after checking the logic of the ideas and the precision of the vocabulary Students write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive texts of at least 500 to 700 words in each genre. Genres include:: narratives responses to literature a research report persuasive compositions summaries.
Holt	Complete Pupil's Edition Package, Holt Literature and Language Arts: Pupil's Edition, and Holt Handbook: Pupil's Edition, First Course	0030665671	73.33	Use with CWCS Holt Study-Guide for year-long lesson plan
Holt	Holt Literature and Language Arts, Annotated Teacher's Edition, First Course	0030573688	112.27	May not need if using CWCS Study-Guide
Holt	Holt Handbook, Annotated Teacher's Edition, First Course	0030652898	92.83
Holt	Universal Access: Interactive Reading, First Course	0030650283	18.31	Students will need to use the Holt Handbook or Universal Access: Dev. Lang workbook for grammar and mechanics instruction
Holt	Universal Access: Interactive Reading, Teacher's Edition, First Course	0030650976	18.31
Holt	Universal Access: Developmental Language & Sentence Skills Support for the Holt Handbook, First Course	003066022X	15.82	Can be used in place of Holt Handbook
Holt	Universal Access: Developmental Language & Sentence Skills Support for the Holt Handbook, Teacher's Notes and Answer Key, First Course	0030660319	11.99
Buckle Down Publishing	Buckle Down California English Language Arts Standards Review for Grade 7	CA02050S2	-	Call customer service to get pricing for single order at 800-776-3454
Buckle Down Publishing	Buckle Down California English Language Arts Standards Review for Grade 7 TE	CA02051G2	9.95
Math Number Sense Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers (integers, fractions, and terminating decimals) and take positive rational numbers to whole-number powers. Solve problems that involve discounts, markups, commissions, and profit and compute simple and compound interest. Multiply, divide, and simplify rational numbers by using exponent rules. Understand the meaning of the absolute value of a number; interpret the absolute value as the distance of the number from zero on a number line; and determine the absolute value of real numbers. Algebra & Functions Simplify numerical expressions by applying properties of rational numbers (e.g., identity, inverse, distributive, associative, commutative) and justify the process used. Graph linear functions, noting that the vertical change (change in y-value) per unit of horizontal change (change in x-value) is always the same and know that the ratio (“rise over run”) is called the slope of a graph. Plot the values of quantities whose ratios are always the same (e.g., cost to the number of an item, feet to inches, circumference to diameter of a circle). Fit a line to the plot and understand that the slope of the line equals the quantities. Solve two-step linear equations and inequalities in one variable over the rational numbers, interpret the solution or solutions in the context from which they arose, and verify the reasonableness of the results. Solve multistep problems involving rate, average speed, distance, and time or a direct variation. Measurement & Geometry Use measures expressed as rates (e.g., speed, density) and measures expressed as products (e.g., person-days) to solve problems; check the units of the solutions; and use dimensional analysis to check the reasonableness of the answer. Know and understand the Pythagorean theorem and its converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a right triangle and the lengths of other line segments and, in some situations, empirically verify the Pythagorean theorem by direct measurement. Demonstrate an understanding of conditions that indicate two geometrical figures are congruent and what congruence means about the relationships between the sides and angles of the two figures. Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability Understand the meaning of, and be able to compute, the minimum, the lower quartile, the median, the upper quartile, and the maximum of a data set. Mathematical Reasoning Students make decisions about how to approach problems Students use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions
Glencoe	California Mathematics: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving, a Pre-Algebra Course, Student Edition 2008	9780078778506	62.05	Online and DVD version available
Glencoe	California Mathematics Noteables™ Interactive Study Notebook w/Foldables™, Grade 7 Student Edition (Consumable)	9780078792670	21.38	-Consumable workbook provides hands-on activities/notetaking strategies for each lesson
Glencoe	California Mathematics Noteables™ Interactive Study Notebook w/Foldables™, Grade 7 Teacher Annotated Edition	9780078792687	30.50
Glencoe	California Mathematics Study Guide and Intervention Workbook, Grade 7 (Consumable)	9780078788826	8.54	Practice page with example for each lesson
Glencoe	California Mathematics: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving, A Pre-Algebra Course, Teacher Wraparound Edition Volume 1 California Mathematics: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving, a Pre-Algebra Course, Teacher Wraparound Edition Volume 2	9780078778513 9780078792663	78.10 each	TE is a 2 volumes
Glencoe	Dinah Zike's Teaching Mathematics w/Foldables	9780078693847	16.02
Glencoe	Mastering the California Mathematics Standards, Grade 7 Student Edition (Consumable)	9780078795336	8.54
Glencoe	Mastering the California Mathematics Standards, Grade 7 Teacher Edition	9780078795343	21.38
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Saxon	Saxon Math Course 3 Student Edition, 2007	9781591418849	56.20	For use with students that are on track to be in Algebra in 8th grade
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 3 Teacher's Manual 2-Volume Set	9781600320774	91.55
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 3 Course Assessments	9781591419105	49.95
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 3 Solutions Manual	9781591419167	26.00
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 2 Student Edition	9781591418351	55.45	For students that are on track to be in Algebra in 9th grade; students should take above text (Course 3) in 8th grade
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 2 Teacher's Manual 2-Volume Set	9781600320736	91.55
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 2 Assessment Blackline Masters	9781591418627	49.95
Saxon	Saxon Math Course 2 Solutions Manual	9781591418689	26.00
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Saxon	Homeschool Algebra ½ Complete Package (Includes text, answers, and test forms) 2000	156577499X	65.00
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Prentice Hall	Pre-Algebra, 2001
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Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, Student Edition	9780030923166	63.47	CD Rom version available
Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, Teacher's Edition	9780030923197	105.05
Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, On Course Mapping Instruction: A Teacher's Guide for Planning	9780030945861	26.40
Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, Review for Mastery Workbook	9780030945885	10.95	Consumable provides reteaching/practice for each lesson
Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, Review for Mastery Workbook Teacher's Guide	9780030945892	17.61
Holt	Holt California Mathematics, Course 2: Pre-Algebra, Are You Ready? Intervention and Enrichment [with Answers]	9780030945564	38.81	-Consumable workbook that provides direct instruction and scaffolded practice worksheets -available as a CD Rom
Buckle Down Publishing	Buckle Down California Mathematics Standards Review for Grade 7	CA02066S2	-	Call customer service to get pricing for single order at 800-776-3454
Buckle Down Publishing	Buckle Down California Mathematics Standards Review for Grade 7 TE	CA02067G2	9.95
Science ~ Focus on Life Science Cell Biology 1. All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one to many trillions, whose details usually are visible only through a microscope. Genetics 2. A typical cell of any organism contains genetic instructions that specify its traits. Those traits may be modified by environmental influences. Evolution 3. Biological evolution accounts for the diversity of species developed through gradual processes over many generations. Earth and Life History (Earth Sciences) 4. Evidence from rocks allows us to understand the evolution of life on Earth. Structure and Function in Living Systems 5. The anatomy and physiology of plants and animals illustrate the complementary nature of structure and function. Physical Principles in Living Systems (Physical Sciences) 6. Physical principles underlie biological structures and functions. Investigation and Experimentation 7. Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations; students should develop their own questions and perform investigations.
Publisher	Title	ISBN	Price	Notes
Glencoe	Glencoe Science Focus on Life Science, Grade 7 California Student Edition	007879434X	68.47	Available as CD
Glencoe	California Teacher Wraparound Edition	0078794358	92.29
Glencoe	California Science Notebook: Active Reading and Note Taking Guide, Student Workbook	0078794382	21.38	Must have student text to complete
Glencoe	California Science Notebook: Active Reading and Note Taking Guide, Teacher Annotated Workbook	0078754259	25.13
Glencoe	California 4-in-1 Lab Manual, Student Edition	0078754887	9.60
Glencoe	California 4-in-1 Lab Manual, Teacher Edition	0078754917	14.96
Glencoe	California Reading Essentials for Focus On Life Science, Student Edition	0078794366	27.80	-Great for students reading at a lower level -Consumable workbook -Use in place of hardbound student textbook and Active Reading Notebook -Standards are included on each lesson
Glencoe	California Reading Essentials for Focus On Life Science, Teacher Annotated Edition	0078794374	31.01
	Dinah Zike's Teaching Science and Math w/ Foldables	0078693845	16.02	Great hands-on activities and study tool
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Holt	Holt California Life Science, Student Edition with LiveInk Online Reading Help	0-03-046523-0	69.07	Includes online access; available as CD rom
Holt	Holt California Life Science, Teacher's Edition	0-03-046459-5	114.43
Holt	Holt California Life Science, Chapter Resources CD-ROM	0-03-046592-3	82.03	Contains all teaching resources- including skill worksheets, lab and activity data sheets, quizzes, etc.
Holt	Holt California Life Science, Interactive Reader and Study Guide	0-03-092477-4	21.55	-Presents key concepts in an easy-to-read format -Consumable workbook -Use in place of hardbound student textbook -Standards are included on each lesson
Holt	Holt California Science Interactive Reader and Study Guide Answer Key		10.75
Holt	Holt California Life Science, Standards Review Workbook	0-03-093442-7	11.34	STAR Test Prep
Holt	Holt California Science, Standards Review Workbook Answer Key	0-03-093453-2	5.67
History ~ World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times Students in grade seven study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years A. D. 500Ð 1789. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of great civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times. They examine the growing economic interaction among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. They learn about the resulting growth of Enlightenment philosophy and the new examination of the concepts of reason and authority, the natural rights of human beings and the divine right of kings, experimentalism in science, and the dogma of belief. Finally, students assess the political forces let loose by the Enlightenment, particularly the rise of democratic ideas, and they learn about the continuing influence of these ideas in the world today.
Glencoe	Glencoe Discovering Our Past: Medieval and Early Modern Times, Grade 7 California Student Edition	0078688760	60.44	Online and CD version available
Glencoe	California Teacher Wraparound Edition	007869373X	98.42
Glencoe	Active Reading Note-Taking Guide Student Workbook (Consumable)	0078702666	15.22
Glencoe	Active Reading Note-Taking Guide Teacher Edition	0078702658	22.45
Glencoe	Chapter Quizzes and Tests, Forms A and B	0078731933	27.80
Glencoe	Reading Essentials and Study Guide Student Workbook (Consumable)	007870264X	14.55	-great for students reading at a lower level -use in place of textbook and Active Reading Notebook -standards included on each lesson
Glencoe	Reading Essentials and Study Guide, Teacher Edition	0078702631	21.38
Glencoe	California Standards Practice Student Workbook (Consumable)	0078702615	8.03	STAR Test Prep
Glencoe	California Standards Practice Workbook, Teacher Edition	0078702607	12.81
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Holt	Holt California Social Studies: World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times - Student Edition	0-03-073399-5	69.25	Online and CD version available
Holt	Holt California Social Studies: World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times - Teacher's Edition	0-03-073402-9	112.15
Holt	Holt California Social Studies: World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times - Chapter Resource Files CD-ROM	0-03-042324-4	43.95	alternate format of the 17 print Chapter Resource Files with Answer Keys]
Holt	Holt California Social Studies: World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times - Interactive Reader and Study Guide	0-03-042154-3	10.95
Holt	Holt California Social Studies: World History, Medieval to Early Modern Times - Standards Review Workbook	0-03-042158-6	7.65