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English Language Arts- 7th GradeName

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The 7th grade Language Arts curriculum is designed to improve

grammar, writing, research, vocabulary, reading, and spelling skills.

Writing activities include journal entries, narrative, persuasive, and

informative writing.

Books:Students will use a class set of Literature books in class as needed.

Their main reading sources will be novels. We will read novels as aclass. Students will also read excerpts from several nonfiction

sources as a supplement to the fiction novel.Focus Points: (based on GLE/Common Core Crosswalk)

Reading:http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-

standards/anchor-standards-hssts/college-and-career-readiness-anchor-standards-for-reading/Writing:http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards/anchor-standards-hssts/college-and-career-readiness-anchor-standards-for-writing/

Word Meanings (vocabulary cards, Greek/Latin Roots, prefix,

suffix)

Grammar ( Mechanically Inclined, Everyday Grammar, MTN

lang., grammar cards))

Reading Comprehension (S.I.F.T, literature circles)

Literary Response (Text to Self, Text to Text-journal

Writing - letters, essay, persuasive, narrative, 6-traits of

Writing-Step Up to Writing method

http://williamsclass.com/SeventhLanguageWork/StepUpToWriting/StepUpToWriting.htm

Speaking and Listening
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Grades:Students will be graded on journal entries, vocabulary (vocabulary,

Greek/Latin roots) and spelling quizzes, Mountain Language (daily

class starter), writing assignments (narrative, persuasive,

informative-summary, paraphrase), and two major research and

public speaking assignments ( WWII and an Artist Project). Accelerated Reader:Accelerated reader is an independent reading program. Students

will test Wednesday, August 22, on at least one of the Summer

Reading Books. Students will receive a grade in ELA for the

summer reading book. During the year, students will have a goal of

25 AR points each nine weeks.The novels we read together as a class will be eligible for AR

points.

The rest of the AR points for that quarter can come from free choice

books as long as they are in your reading range (AR middle grades

6+).

1st Nine Weeks - The Outsiders- will be checked

out to students

2nd Nine Weeks- Number the Stars-needs to be

purchased

Third Nine Weeks - Monster-students should

purchase Fourth Nine Weeks - Chasing Vermeerstudents

should purchase


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Classroom Supplies:

You are expected to be organized in the way that best works for

you. You need to have supplies to complete daily assignments.At school each day you need:

notebook with dividers and lined notebook paperSticky notesHighlightersFlash Drive

Pencil

Herndon AgendaTake Home Folder

red, green, and blue pens

index cardsmarble composition notebooksStudents are encouraged to keep extra supplies ( pencils, paper,

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General Classroom Expectations1._____ Be on time.2. _____ Be prepared with materials to learn.3._____ Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to self.4._____ I will not create problems for myself or others.5._____ I will show respect to others and their belongings.6._____ I will follow the Hawks Expectations.

7._____ I will ask for help when I do not understand.8._____ I will complete all assigned work and tasks.9._____ I will return items to their place.10_____ I will use my agenda daily.11.____ I will maintain expected voice levels for each activity.Leaving the classroom1._____ I will not be allowed to leave the classroom without my

agenda.2._____ I will have a 3 passes in each class each nine weeks.

Sign and return by Tuesday, August 14, 2012 __________________________________________ PARENT E-MAIL__________________________________________ PARENT PHONE__________________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE

__________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE__________________________________________ DATE

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