Grade 7 takes phrases and clauses to the next level. Not just identifying them — explaining their function. Not just varying sentence types — choosing structure to signal logical relationships. Full systematic treatment of misplaced, dangling, and squinting modifiers. Absolute phrases introduced for the first time. 55 slides, three worksheets, and a 40-point assessment.

What’s included:

• 1 Complete Slide Deck (PPTX, 55 slides, 6 lessons):
  • Lesson 1: Phrases and Their Functions (explain function, not just label) — L.7.1.a
  • Lesson 2: Sentence Structure as a Rhetorical Choice (structure signals logic) — L.7.1.b
  • Lesson 3: Misplaced Modifiers (adjective clauses, participial phrases, limiting modifiers, squinting)
  • Lesson 4: Dangling Modifiers (participial, infinitive, elliptical — two fix strategies) — L.7.1.c
  • Lesson 5: Absolute and Participial Phrases as Tools (compression and vivid detail)
  • Lesson 6: Phrases & Clauses Review & Application
• 3 Double-Sided Practice Worksheets (PDF) covering all six lessons — phrase function analysis, sentence structure as rhetorical choice, misplaced and dangling modifier fixes, and participial/absolute phrase application.
• 1 Unit Assessment — 40 Points (PDF): multiple choice, identify-explain-fix 10 sentences, and a paragraph with a labelled participial phrase, absolute phrase, complex sentence, and function annotations, with full answer key and teaching notes.

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.a (explain function of phrases and clauses), L.7.1.b (choose sentence structure to signal relationships), and L.7.1.c (place phrases and clauses; correct misplaced and dangling modifiers) — all three Grade 7 specific. Designed for Grade 7 English Language Arts.