English language arts for 7th grade (page 8)
Reading, writing, phonics and language.
- Debate rubricPrintable
A free debate rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): a clear claim, reasons and evidence, rebuttal, respectful turn-taking and delivery.
Checked 2026-10-30
- The Garden Plot Swap: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A fiction passage about friendship and gardens for 7th grade, 290 words, with seven comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Class discussion rubricPrintable
A free class discussion rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): prepares, builds on others, asks questions, cites text, shares airtime. Written sharing counts.
Checked 2026-10-30
- The Robot That Rolled Sideways: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A fiction passage about robots and teamwork for 7th grade, 289 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Math explanation rubricPrintable
A free math explanation rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): correct answer, clear steps, math words, a model or drawing, and checking the answer.
Checked 2026-10-30
- The Substitute and the Silent Bell: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A fiction passage about school and kindness for 7th grade, 290 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Graph and data rubricPrintable
A free graphing rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): title, labeled axes, scale, accurate plotting, and what the data shows; 6–8 adds graph choice and trend.
Checked 2026-10-30
- How Earthquakes Are Measured: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about earthquakes for 7th grade, 271 words, with seven comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- How Cacti Survive in the Desert: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about desert plants for 7th grade, 269 words, with seven comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Music performance rubricPrintable
A free music performance rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for singing or playing: beat, notes and rhythm, expression, ensemble and practice effort.
Checked 2026-10-30
- PE skills rubricPrintable
A free PE skills rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for throwing, catching, jumping or dribbling: ready position, technique, effort, safety, sportsmanship.
Checked 2026-10-30
- The Story of Zero: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about history of numbers for 7th grade, 241 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Persuasive essay rubricPrintable
A free persuasive essay rubric in three grade bands: a clear position, reasons and support, words for the reader, organization and conventions.
Checked 2026-10-30
- Why Salt Melts Ice: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about freezing point for 7th grade, 260 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Argumentative essay rubricPrintable
A free argumentative essay rubric for grades K–8: claim, evidence from sources, reasoning, counterclaim and rebuttal, organization and formal style.
Checked 2026-10-30
- What Causes the Northern Lights: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about northern lights for 7th grade, 263 words, with seven comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Compare and contrast rubricPrintable
A free compare and contrast rubric in three grade bands: both subjects named, likenesses, differences, supporting details, comparison words and structure.
Checked 2026-10-30
- How a Microwave Oven Heats Food: 7th grade reading passage with questionsReading
A nonfiction passage about microwave ovens for 7th grade, 275 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.
- Summary writing rubricPrintable
A free summary writing rubric in three grade bands: main idea, key details, order, own words, and a short summary with no opinion added.
Checked 2026-10-30
- Short story rubricPrintable
A free short story rubric in three grade bands: characters, setting, plot and conflict, dialogue, details and conventions.
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- How-to writing rubricPrintable
A free how-to writing rubric in three grade bands: topic, materials, steps in order, transition words, pictures and a clear ending.
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- Descriptive writing rubricPrintable
A free descriptive writing rubric in three grade bands: focus, sensory details, word choice, figurative language, order and conventions.
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- Character analysis rubricPrintable
A free character analysis rubric in three grade bands: character traits, text evidence, explanation, change over time and organization.
Checked 2026-10-30
- Book review rubricPrintable
A free book review rubric in three grade bands: title and author, spoiler-free summary, opinion with reasons, recommendation and conventions.
Checked 2026-10-30