How this resource helps
Four short stories about solving problems, cooperating, courage, and speaking up. Each session includes four multiple-choice questions and a written response using three details. Includes 16 checked answers with rationales, four written-response models, and scoring guidance. Supplemental Grade 7 practice for NC 2017 L.7.4, RL.7.1, and RL.7.3. Suggested 20-30 minutes per session; adjust for your class. 13 student pages + 8 teacher pages = 21 pages in two printable PDFs delivered in one ZIP. The separate 6-page free sample includes a complete story, one usable task or session, matching teacher answers, and the license. Page numbers retain their source-packet references. North Carolina 2017 ELA SCOS; applicable through the 2026-27 school year. Supplemental practice for selected skills: L.7.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.3. L.7.4: Context-clue component only. RL.7.1: Q2 is evidence selection practice; the written task supplies the several-details analysis demand. RL.7.3: Effects of setting, events, and character interaction on actions and resolution. No claim of complete standard coverage or all-state alignment. Official Grade 7 standards source: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/cm205-gr7-understandingelascos/open Current edition information: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/office-teaching-and-learning/standard-course-study/english-language-arts/standard-course-study-supporting-resources Print on US Letter at actual size. Separate student pages from the teacher key before assigning. No editable student file or PowerPoint is included.
What’s Included
- 13-page student packet with complete included reading
- 8-page separate teacher guide and answer key with completed examples
- One ZIP containing two printable PDFs; 21 total pages including covers
- Classroom-use license and teaching guidance
- 6-page downloadable free sample with a complete passage, usable task, matching answers, and license
Resource details
- Grade / course
- Grade 7
- Subject and resource type
- Reading / English Language Arts · Reading practice packet
- Files
- 21 main PDF pages · PDF + ZIP
- Estimated completion time
- Suggested 20-30 minutes per session; adjust for your class
- Answer key
- Separate teacher guide and checked key with completed response examples and scoring guidance. Matching answers are included in the free sample.
Standard or objective
North Carolina 2017 ELA SCOS; applicable through the 2026-27 school year. Supplemental practice for selected skills: L.7.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.3. L.7.4: Context-clue component only. RL.7.1: Q2 is evidence selection practice; the written task supplies the several-details analysis demand. RL.7.3: Effects of setting, events, and character interaction on actions and resolution. No claim of complete standard coverage or all-state alignment.