Original PromptReview for 7th grade ELA FAST test
This resource focuses on mastering literary analysis, specifically pertaining to themes and character motivations in texts. It outlines learning objectives for students, encouraging them to analyze literature and informational texts by identifying central themes, an author’s purpose, and interpreting context clues. Through specific excerpts, like 'The Archive of Whispers' and contrasting perspectives in the 'Scientist's Log' and 'Poet's Journal', students are tasked with understanding character motivations, thematic elements, and authorial intent. Questions and annotation prompts guide them to synthesize evidence from the texts to answer various analysis-focused questions, while also honing their skills in recognizing literary devices and constructing coherent arguments based on textual evidence.