Respond to Language in a Story
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Respond to Language in a Story" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RL.7.4. A 6th grader who is already steady on comprehension exercises can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.


2 pages in this set
7th grade reading worksheet: analyze sensory language such as sharp as a struck match in a story about a night walk. Answer key included. Part of our word choice and tone comprehension exercises collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read aloud first to hear the tone. Then students answer in writing and check with the key.
What students will practice
- Students will read the story The Long Way Home.
- Students will name the sense an author's comparison appeals to and what it adds.
- Students will explain how phrases such as all cord and bone work together.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Literature · 7th Grade
Standard: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
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FAQ
How do I use this word choice and tone worksheet?
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Read aloud first to hear the tone. Then students answer in writing and check with the key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Analyze sensory language such as sharp as a struck match in a story about a night walk. The directions on the page read: Read the story carefully. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this word choice and tone worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade comprehension exercises, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many worksheets are there?
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There are 2, and both have answer keys.
What do students analyze?
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They analyze specific words and comparisons, such as ritual and sharp as a struck match, and what they add.
Do students write a paragraph?
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Yes. Each sheet ends with an 8 line paragraph that uses evidence.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Comprehension Exercises |
| Standard | RL.7.4 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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