In the seventh grade reading course, students continue to develop the lifetime reading strategies they need to become independent learners. There are two levels of the course, Standard Reading and Accelerated Reading, designed to challenge students at their level. The books and assignments are selected to match student needs. Students are also given time to read in books of their own choice from home or the library. The course is divided into units which are taught in conjunction with other classes such as science and social studies.
Students learn strategies for reading both fiction and nonfiction selections.
Each unit has benchmark skills in comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking. These benchmarks correspond to the Wisconsin State Standards for Reading and English. The following benchmarks have been integrated into the various units. Below each benchmark are the types of skills in which students are expected to be proficient by the end of the course. Uses effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading.