By the end of 7th grade, kids should be able to:

• Evaluate a piece of nonfiction writing and determine whether there is sufficient evidence and logic to support the main idea.
• Identify themes and central ideas in a work of fiction.
• Understand and use academic vocabulary words (see word lists for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade ).
• Proficiently read and understand grade-level novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.