RI.7.5
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
Cluster RI.7.BCraft and Structure
How this standard develops across Grades 6–8
The ELA strands share anchor standards, so the same skill appears at each grade with rising demand. Here is the full arc.
- RI.6.5Grade 6: Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
- RI.7.5Grade 7: Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to the development of the ideas.
- RI.8.5Grade 8: Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept.
Where this sits in the school year
Our Grade 7 English Language Arts scope and sequence teaches RI.7.5 in Unit 5: Word Choice, Structure, and the Author's Position, weeks 17–20.
Analyze word-choice impact on meaning and tone; how major sections organize a text; how an author distinguishes their position from others'. See the full pacing guide →
Teaching Kits for this standard
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