iRainbow’s Grade 7 English Educational Software, expertly designed for both parents and educators, advances children’s language abilities, building on the comprehensive foundation established in Grade 6 English. This curriculum delves deeper into the complexities of English grammar, covering a broader spectrum of topics such as enhanced punctuation skills—including ellipses, hyphens, and apostrophes—and advanced spelling techniques, including abbreviations, acronyms, and the distinctions between clipped and truncated words.
Grade 7 students are introduced to a more sophisticated analysis of parts of words, including prefixes, root words, and suffixes, and an expanded exploration of nouns, focusing on common, proper, collective, and compound nouns and abstract and concrete nouns. The course further explores verbs, including an introduction to finite and non-finite verbs, auxiliary verbs, and the differentiation between regular and irregular verbs. Additionally, Grade 7 English deepens its exploration of sentence structure, tenses, and vocabulary development—including synonyms, antonyms, borrowed words, and idiomatic expressions—and introduces students to more complex figures of speech and rhetoric devices. iRainbow’s Grade 7 English Educational Software ensures a comprehensive approach to mastering English grammar, vocabulary, and expressive creativity, essential for advanced literacy.
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Syllabus
English: Grade 7 (Senior Phase) Curriculum
Punctuation
- A1.1: Capital letters, Full stop, Exclamation marks, Question marks
- A1.2: Comma, Colon and semi-colon, Ellipsis, Hyphen, Apostrophe
Spelling
- A2.1: Spelling patterns
- A2.2: Abbreviations and Acronyms
- A2.3: Singular and Plural
- A2.4: Clipped and Truncation
Parts of Words
- A3.1: Prefixes
- A3.2: Root words
- A3.3: Suffixes
Nouns
- A4.1: Common and Proper Nouns
- A4.2: Collective and Compound Nouns
- A4.3: Abstract and Concrete Nouns
Verbs
- A5.1: Introduction to Verbs
- A5.2: Finite and Non-finite Verbs
- A5.3: Auxiliary Verbs
- A5.4: Regular and Irregular Verbs
Adjectives
- A6.1: Degrees of Comparison, Superlatives, Numerical, Attributive
Adverbs
- A7.1: Adverb of Manner, Place, Degree
Pronouns
- A8.1: Personal Pronouns
Prepositions
- A9.1: Prepositions
Conjunctions
- B1.1: Conjunctions
Articles
- B2.1: Articles
Tenses
- B3.1: Present, Past, Future Tense
Vocabulary Development
- C1.1: Synonyms and Antonyms, Borrowed Words, One Word for a Phrase
- C1.2: Homonyms and Homophones, Literal and Figurative, Colloquial and Jargon
Figures of Speech
- C2.1: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Idiom, Proverb
- C2.2: Alliteration, Rhythm and Rhyme, Bias, Rhetoric Devices, Stereotypes
Clauses and Phrases
- D1.1: Main (Independent) and Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses
- D1.2: Noun Clauses, Direct and Indirect Speech
- D1.3: Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase
The Advantages of Choosing iRainbow
Uninterrupted Offline Learning Experience
iRainbow's Grade 7 English Educational Software ensures an uninterrupted learning journey free from internet reliance, effectively addressing digital distractions, content appropriateness, and security concerns.
Comprehensive Educational Monitoring
Our platform offers detailed insights into students' academic progress for educators and parents, enabling the early identification of strengths and areas needing emphasis for enhanced educational strategies.
Engaging Personalised Learning Paths
iRainbow empowers students to personalise their educational experience through avatar customisation and digital companion selection, making the learning journey more engaging and interactive.
Coherent Educational Structure
iRainbow organises its educational content into clear, manageable segments for Grade 7, maintaining student focus and interest across subjects for sustained engagement and enriched learning.
Tailored Learning Speed
Acknowledging students' diverse learning styles and speeds, iRainbow provides a flexible learning environment, allowing each student to progress at their own pace.
Wide-Ranging Device Compatibility (iOS Support Incoming)
iRainbow is accessible on Android and PC platforms, soon to include iOS, offering students the flexibility to engage with educational content on various devices.
Effortless Content Updates
With internet access, iRainbow's educational content is easily updated, ensuring students receive the most current learning materials.
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FAQ
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In Grade 7 English, iRainbow students engage in an in-depth study of advanced grammar topics, including punctuation, spelling, word formation, and parts of speech. The curriculum expands to cover complex sentence structures, tenses, and vocabulary development, and introduces students to sophisticated figures of speech and rhetoric. This comprehensive study prepares students for advanced literacy and critical thinking skills essential for future academic success.
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In Grade 7 English, students encounter several new and advanced concepts not covered in Grade 6, focusing on deepening their understanding and mastery of the English language. The new content introduced in Grade 7 includes:
- Advanced Punctuation: Students learn about the use of ellipses, hyphens, and more detailed applications of apostrophes, expanding their ability to punctuate complex sentences accurately.
- Spelling and Word Formation: There is a greater emphasis on understanding and applying spelling patterns, as well as studying word formation through the analysis of prefixes, root words, and suffixes. This includes the study of clipped words and truncation, which are not covered in Grade 6.
- In-depth Grammar: Grade 7 delves deeper into the parts of speech, including a comprehensive study of finite and non-finite verbs, regular and irregular verbs, and a broader range of adjectives and adverbs. This grade also introduces students to more complex noun types, such as compound and concrete nouns.
- Sentence Structure and Syntax: Students explore more complex sentence structures, emphasising clauses and phrases, including main (independent) and dependent (subordinate) clauses, noun clauses, and direct and indirect speech.
- Vocabulary Development: Grade 7 English expands on vocabulary development with a focus on synonyms and antonyms, borrowed words, idiomatic expressions, and the distinction between literal and figurative language. There is also an introduction to colloquial language and jargon, enhancing students’ understanding of varied language use.
- Figures of Speech and Rhetorical Devices: Students are introduced to a wider range of figures of speech, including rhetoric devices, bias, and stereotypes. This aids in developing analytical skills for both language use and literary analysis.
