Grade 7 ELA report card comments

12 sample Grade 7 ELA comments for standards-based report cards, from Exceeds to Beginning: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Exceeds

Strength, Writing. Sam writes strong arguments with a clear claim, good evidence, and a fair answer to other views. CCSS W.7.1: Write arguments to support CCSS W.7.1.a: Introduce claim(s), acknowledge CCSS W.7.1.b: reasoning and relevant evidence Written for Grades 7-8
Next step, Speaking and Listening. To grow further, Sam can take a leading role in group discussions, keeping the group moving toward its goal. CCSS SL.7.1.b: define individual roles Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Language. At home, Sam can play word games, such as crosswords, that stretch vocabulary. CCSS L.7.6: domain-specific words and phrases Home tip Written for Grades 6-8

Meets

Strength, Speaking and Listening. Sam can explain the key points of a video, talk, or article shared in class. CCSS SL.7.2: diverse media and formats Written for Grades 6-8
Strength, Reading (literature and informational text). Sam finds a central idea or theme and writes a short summary that sticks to the facts. CCSS RL.7.2: determine a theme or central idea CCSS RI.7.2: two or more central ideas Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Writing. Sam is encouraged to check that each source can be trusted before using it. CCSS W.7.8: assess the credibility and accuracy Written for Grades 6-8

Approaching

Strength, Reading (literature and informational text). Sam can find details that support a basic answer and is beginning to explain why each one matters. CCSS RL.7.1: cite several pieces of textual evidence Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Language. A next step is for Sam to proofread each piece for one target skill, such as commas or pronoun use. CCSS L.7.2: capitalization, punctuation, and spelling CCSS L.7.1: conventions of standard english grammar and usage Written for Grades 6-8
Next step, Speaking and Listening. At home, Sam can sum up a news story or podcast for a family member in a few sentences. CCSS SL.7.2: diverse media and formats Home tip Written for Grades 6-8

Beginning

Strength, Writing. Sam is starting to use a planning sheet to sort ideas before writing. CCSS W.7.5: needed by planning Written for Grades 6-8
Strength, Reading (literature and informational text). Sam is beginning to recall the main events of a story and can name the main characters. CCSS RL.7.2: provide an objective summary CCSS RL.7.3: how setting shapes the characters Written for Grades 6-7
Next step, Language. A next step is for Sam to read each sentence aloud to hear whether it is complete. CCSS L.7.1: conventions of standard english grammar and usage Written for Grades 6-7

How U.S. districts report

One district grades conduct and work habits on a three-level scale.
Students receive grades (1, 2, or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits.
Wake County Public School System (North Carolina), Elementary Report Cards, web page · Source
Another district marks work habits with four letters.
E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Santa Ana Unified School District (California), Report Card Guide for Parents, Grade 1 (Rev. 2016), PDF p.2-3 · Source
One district shares report cards with families three times a year.
Report cards are shared with parents three times each school year
San Diego Unified School District (California), Grading Policy (Hardy Elementary page), web page · Source

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