Grade 7 vocabulary goes beyond identification. L.7.5.a asks students to analyse the role of figurative language — not just name it. L.7.5.b asks them to use word relationships to understand meaning. L.7.5.c extends connotation into academic argument. Plus etymology as a vocabulary multiplier and register as a code-switching skill. 55 slides, three worksheets, and a 40-point assessment.

What’s included:

• 1 Complete Slide Deck (PPTX, 55 slides, 6 lessons):
  • Lesson 1: Figurative Language — Analysing Rhetorical Function (from identification to analysis) — L.7.5.a
  • Lesson 2: Etymology — Word History as a Vocabulary Strategy (word families; false cognates; etymology limits) — L.7.4.b
  • Lesson 3: Register — Matching Language to Context and Audience (code-switching; academic register)
  • Lesson 4: Connotation in Academic Argument (strategic word choice; recognising framing in texts) — L.7.5.c
  • Lesson 5: Word Relationships — Building Precision through Connection (gradation, antonyms, cause/effect chains) — L.7.5.b
  • Lesson 6: Vocabulary Review & Application
• 3 Double-Sided Practice Worksheets (PDF) covering all six lessons — figurative language rhetorical analysis, etymology word families, register identification, connotation mapping, word relationship mapping, and full vocabulary annotation.
• 1 Unit Assessment — 40 Points (PDF) with full answer key and teaching notes.

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5.a (interpret and analyse figures of speech), L.7.5.b (word relationships), L.7.5.c (connotation vs denotation in context), and L.7.4.b (Greek and Latin roots) — all at Grade 7 analytical depth. Designed for Grade 7 English Language Arts.