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7th Grade homeschool English curriculum

All 36 weeks of 7th grade English, planned and ready, with the exact topic for every week below. Start with Week 1 free, no card needed.

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How 7th grade English works

Lessons build reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary step by step, with read-aloud audio, typed responses, and quizzes that grade themselves.

Time: about 40–50 minutes a day
Scores go straight to the gradebook and report card
Print any lesson as a worksheet with an answer key
Parent tools: hours log, weekly report, portfolio
Family plan: up to 4 students, each with their own records

The full 36-week scope & sequence

Topics and standards come straight from the live course. Standards codes are listed for reference; Life Academy is built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states.

Quarter 1 (weeks 1–9)

Week	Topic	Standards
1	Argument claim plus evidence; Beowulf public-domain cold open	CCSS RL.7.1
2	Argument: should humans “manage” ecosystems? (evidence from walk)	W.7.1a–b
3	Informational text on feudalism; paraphrase + vocab	CCSS RI.7.6
4	Short argument: chivalry — moral code or PR for knights?	RI.7.8
5	Ethos, pathos, logos in a medieval text	L.7.5
6	Research question seed for medieval/world module	CCSS W.7.7
7	Informational plus primary: House of Wisdom excerpt	SL.7.1
8	Comparative paragraph: medieval Europe ↔ West African kingdom governance	W.7.8
9	Argument essay: human role in an ecosystem or a medieval claim	CCSS W.7.8

Quarter 2 (weeks 10–18)

Week	Topic	Standards
10	Research mini open: Earth science OR medieval technology question	CCSS RH.6-8.1
11	Note-taking for research; source credibility checklist	RH.6-8.6
12	Primary-source close read: Marco Polo travel excerpt	RI.7.6
13	Research outline; thesis candidate	CCSS W.7.2a
14	Draft research mini-paper (2–3 pages) with 3+ sources	W.7.7
15	Revision workshop: claim clarity, quote integration, counterclaim	CCSS W.7.2
16	Publish research mini; 3-minute source defense	CCSS W.7.5
17	Speech craft: hook, claim, 3 points, close	W.7.1b
18	Deliver 2–3 min speech; peer rubric	L.7.3

Quarter 3 (weeks 19–27)

Week	Topic	Standards
19	Debate format intro; constructive vs rebuttal	CCSS W.7.6
20	Primary source: Columbus letter or an indigenous encounter account	SL.7.4
21	Classroom debate on a coach-approved prompt (tech or history)	SL.7.5
22	Printing press: did print unite Europe or split it?	CCSS SL.7.4
23	Close read: Galileo letter or Bacon on idols	SL.7.6
24	Persuasive speech #2 with one data/probability appeal	W.7.1
25	Shakespeare Sonnet 18 (public domain) — image and volta	CCSS RI.7.1
26	Locke or Hobbes: a short excerpt on the state of nature	RI.7.4
27	Process writing: engineering report (CER + constraints)	CCSS RL.7.4

Quarter 4 (weeks 28–36)

Week	Topic	Standards
28	Portfolio curation begins; growth essay seed	RL.7.5
29	Student-led seminar on year text cluster (3 sources)	RI.7.9
30	Revise 2 best writing pieces to publish standard	CCSS WHST.6-8.2
31	Expository: “What is algebra for?” one-pager	WHST.6-8.4
32	Public speech OR recorded civic talk (3–4 min) on “why government”	RST.6-8.3
33	Full portfolio rehearsal with timer	CCSS W.7.10
34	Final writing polish; citation check	W.7.5
35	Socratic warm defense	CCSS SL.7.1a–d
36	Portfolio + Socratic defense (family panel)	L.7.1

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FAQ

Is this 7th grade English curriculum free?

Week 1 is free with no card needed: open the Week 1 English lesson. Weeks 2–36 unlock with a Student plan ($35/month) or a Family plan for up to 4 students ($69/month).

How long is a 7th grade English lesson?

Plan on about 40–50 minutes a day for English. There is one lesson per week of the school year, broken into short daily steps.

Is Life Academy accredited?

No. Life Academy is not accredited. It's built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states, and parents are the school of record. Why that's usually fine.

Can I print it?

Yes. Every lesson prints as a worksheet with a separate parent answer key.

Life Academy is a parent-directed online K–12 curriculum, built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states. It is not accredited, and parents issue the homeschool transcript. Nothing here is legal advice. Check your state's law at HSLDA. Questions? Email david.dukes77102@gmail.com.