RL.7.1 Test: Out of My Mind Ch. 7-14 — Grade 7 Aligned

Assess student comprehension of Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind with this complete test for chapters 7-14. This resource features 25 standards-aligned questions that require students to recall key plot points and character interactions, providing a clear measure of their reading and analysis skills before they continue with the novel.

At a Glance

• Grade: 7 · Subject: ELA / Literature
• Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 — Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says directly.
• Skill Focus: Novel Comprehension, Character Analysis
• Format: 4 pages · 25 problems · Answer key included · PDF
• Best For: Mid-novel formative assessment quiz
• Time: 30–45 minutes

This assessment is a 4-page PDF with 25 multiple-choice questions covering events from chapters 7-14. Questions are presented chronologically. A comprehensive answer key is included for efficient grading.

Mastery Evidence

This test serves as direct evidence for RL.7.1 mastery. Each question requires recalling specific textual details—from Melody's communication device to her inclusion classes—proving they can cite evidence. A teacher can use the final score (e.g., 22/25) as a quantitative data point for gradebooks or IEP progress monitoring.

Standards Alignment

This worksheet aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1, requiring students to cite textual evidence to support analysis. It also supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 by asking students to analyze how characters interact and develop. Both standard codes can be copied directly into lesson plans, IEP goals, or curriculum mapping tools.

How to Use It

Administer this test as a formative assessment after Chapter 14 to check understanding before the plot intensifies. As an instructional tip, review missed questions by having students find the page with the correct answer, reinforcing evidence-finding. The test is designed for a single 30- to 45-minute class period.

Who It's For

This assessment is ideal for Grade 7 ELA students but also suits advanced Grade 6 or review for Grade 8. The multiple-choice format is an effective scaffold for learners in inclusive classrooms needing more structure. Pair this with a character map anchor chart to visually track Melody's relationships.

Grounded in evidence-based reading, this assessment measures proficiency in CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1. It requires students to apply close reading to recall details from Out of My Mind (chapters 7-14), a skill Fisher & Frey (2014) identified as foundational. The 25-question format provides a reliable data point for tracking progress against this key standard. It moves beyond summary to confirm students can locate and cite textual information about character, setting, and events. This targeted approach ensures learners are building analytical habits for complex literary tasks, serving as a critical checkpoint for teachers to verify understanding before proceeding.