welcome to 7 th grade gt ela

Welcome to 7th grade GT ELA

Mrs. Langford

Rising 7th grade students will be responsible for reading two books: Nonfiction: Wicked History book Fiction: Matched by Ally Condie

Specific assignments will be given for each book.

Vital that summer reading assignments are completed- this is the beginning unit for next year.

Summer Reading

Nonfiction Choose one of the

Wicked History books.

After completing the book, present the information in a creative way.

Fake Facebook page, wanted poster, timeline, etc.

Must be visual.

Fiction

After reading the book, create a postcard for your new teacher. Front- picture

representing a scene in the book.

Back- paragraph answering one of three questions.

Grading scale remains the same from 6th grade to 7th grade:

A= 100-93B= 92-85C= 84-77D= 76-70F= below 70

Students that fail a GT class will still fail the 7th grade and have to repeat the grade level.

What changes from 6th to 7th is the level of work and intensity of work required of each student.

Grading

Complete between 4 and 6 class novels a year.

Bulk of the reading is done outside of class. Schedules given to show students when they

should be at each reading check-point. Students will be expected to discuss and

analyze their reading in class. Grades come from classwork, reading

checks, quizzes, tests, and novel based projects.

Class Novels

Students are still expected to keep up with independent reading while working on class novels.

Independent reading time given in class. Meant to help students foster their own

interests and develop a love for reading whatever they like.

Independent Reading

Like reading, a majority of writing will be done outside of class.

Teach a concept- students display understanding of that concept.

Time will be given in class, but students will need to work on assignments outside of class also.

Writing

Another major shift is the type of projects given.

No longer asked to complete basic reports. Critical thinking projects, textual based

projects, creative thinking projects. Expect one per quarter.

Projects

Assessments will not be based on memorization of facts. Analysis using skills taught Real world application Deeper thinking with open-ended questions

Assessment

7th Grade GT Pre-AlgebraMr. Bonser & Mr. Reavis

· Most Recent PASS Scores · Standardized Test · MAP Scores · First Semester Grades · Overall Final Average (if available)

Key Factors In Deciding GT Students

The Honors Mathematics Program is a seven year program for accelerated mathematics students.

To remain in the honors program students must:

Maintain a final grade of C or above Score exemplary or met on PASS (most

recent available score) Pass the exit exam

Administrative Rule for Mathematics Honors/AP

It is important for students, parents, teachers, and administrators to understand that entering the first stage of the Honors/Advanced Placement program in grade six does not automatically guarantee a continued placement in the honors program.

Administrative Rule for Mathematics Honors/AP Cont.

A sense of personal and social responsibility sufficient to keep up with the individual workload and to contribute meaningfully to group efforts

The willingness to accept criticism from both their teachers and their peers

The patience and perseverance to accept a variety of answers or unresolved questions as starting points for further thinking and problem solving and exploring of ideas in works of mathematics

The ability to communicate mathematical reasoning precisely and analyze peer reasoning

Characteristics of GT Students

The ability to connect mathematical concepts to the world around them in multiple ways

Focus and ability to stay on task to handle the faster pace of the honors curriculum

The ability to give schoolwork priority over employment in after-school jobs or extra-curricular activities.

The ability to select and use a variety of tools to assist in mathematical processes

Characteristics of GT Students Cont.

There are two types of basic conditions under which students may be withdrawn: Conditions of a Remedial Nature

Inability to maintain adequate performance level in the gifted program

Inability to maintain adequate performance level in the regular classroom. (Applies to pull-out students only.)

Irregular attendance Serious behavior problem

Conditions of a Non-Remedial Nature Parental or personal desire to withdraw

Readmission into the program does not happen. If your child is removed from the program, it is extremely difficult

to be caught back up to be readmitted into the program.

Gifted and Talented ProgramWithdrawal/Readmission Policies and Procedures

Grading scale remains the same from 6th grade to 7th grade:

A= 100-93B= 92-85C= 84-77D= 76-70F= below 70

What changes from 6th to 7th is the level of work and intensity of work required of each student.

Grading

State testing does not mark the end of 7th Grade GT Pre-Algebra. After State Testing we cover 8th Grade

Standards that are part of the GT Pre-Algebra curriculum that are not found on the 7th Grade State Standardized Test.

It is safe to assume that after State Test your child will have possibly 2 to 3 quizzes/tests yet before the final exam.

After State Testing

Website that are Great for Summer Practice:

http://mathisfun.com/http://www.ixl.com/http://www.math.com/students/practice.htmlhttp://www.aaamath.com/http://www.mathabc.com/

Summer Math

Quizzes Tests Projects Alternative Evaluation

Classroom Activities Real Life Math

*Assessments Occur Weekly*

Assessment