Grades 7-9
Grades 7 - 9
Grade 7-9 General Learning Intentions
At grade 7, 8, 9 learners are revisiting, reinforcing, and applying the literacy and numeracy skills learned in previous units and lessons. Students are learning so they can continue to grow as readers, writers and mathematicians, to keep their thinking fresh and to apply their knowledge and skills to new learning.
Grades 7-9 - Literacy
All students in grades 7-9 can participate in daily reading and responding as well as select from choice activities to strengthen their skills in literacy.
Daily Reading and Responding (30 minutes daily)
I will be able to connect to and reflect on my reading.
Read for 20 minutes each day. Respond by using these prompts, adding to your ideas each day (10 minutes):
Suppose you were to create a movie about what you read. Describe the kind of music you would use.
Make connections between what you read and another text or something in the world.
Think about strong descriptions used in your text. How did the author use language to help you visualize.
Select a passage you found most interesting or best worded. Explain what made it stand out.
Literacy Choice Activities (30 minutes daily)
Students may select from a variety of literacy activities; activities may carry over several days.
Grades 7-9 - Numeracy
Suggested Times 7-9 Numeracy
Students are encouraged to do four different types of math activities each week. Suggested activities and recommended daily times are provided for each.
Mental Math (5-10 minutes daily)
Review and Practice (5-10 minutes daily)
Problem Solving and Learning Explorations (10-15 minutes daily)
Project Learning (20-30 minutes daily)
