Althea Suber
Email: asuber@greenville.k12.sc.us Phone: 864-355-2132
Course Description:
The seventh-grade language arts class is designed around South Carolina State Standards to assist students in becoming more effective writers and readers. Throughout the year, students will write and revise pieces in a variety of genres including narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative, and research. The study of grammar and traditional conventions will be conducted through the use of student writing. The study of stems will help students in spelling and defining words. Students will also read and analyze various genres of literature.
My goal is that students build upon their knowledge of reading and writing and further develop their inquiry of text. I want students to be curious thinkers, enjoy reading, value writing, and strive to be successful in English. I will help them in any way I can because their blossoming education is essential for our world’s success and specifically, their future success
Required Text:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 7th Grade Collections
Units of Instruction Aligned with SC State Standards: (Click Here)
Units of Instruction are as follows. This is tentative with the knowledge that some units will carry over into the next nine weeks. Grammar and stems will be taught during each unit.
1st Quarter: Literary Study/Narrative Writing
§ Read/analyze literary texts: prose, poetry, & drama
§ Study author’s craft: characterization, setting, plot structure
§ Study figurative language
§ Learn writing conventions: narrative writing
§ Respond to text dependent questions
§ Learn habits of research
2nd Quarter: Informational Texts/Research/Informational Writing
§ Implement effective reading strategies for informational texts
§ Conduct research study and present findings through informational writing
3rd Quarter: Informational Texts/Research/ Argument Writing
§ Implement effective reading strategies for informational texts
§ Participate in collaborative discussions and debates around common topics
§ Conduct research study and present findings through argument essay
§ Produce text dependent analysis essay
§ Practice citing text evidence and offering commentary
4th Quarter: Literary Study/Literary Text Analysis
§ Read/analyze literary texts: prose, poetry, or drama
§ Examine and analyze author’s craft: characterization, setting, plot structure and development, figurative language, connections to historical context, themes
§ Learn habits of inquiry
Class Schedule:
1st Period SAIL: 8:30-8:55 A.M.
2nd Period: 8:58-9:56 A.M.
3rd Period: 9:59-10:58 A.M.
LUNCH: 10:55-11:35 (Team Split)
R. Arts 1 11:40-12:25 (Teacher Planning)
R. Arts 2 12:28-1:13 (Teacher Planning)
6th Period: 1:17-2:14
7th Period: 2:17-3:15
Grading Policy:
The grading policy to be used this year is as follows:
*50% for major assignments such as tests, writing assignments, projects (3-4 major grades)
*50% for minor assignments such as classwork, quizzes, mini projects (minimum of 8 minor grades)
90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 50-59=F
Materials for Class:
Charged Chromebook
Pencils & Paper
Wired Earbuds/Headphones (No Bluetooth)
Items on BMS School Supply List (also used in other classes)
Class Expectations:
Be Respectful of Teachers, Staff and Peers
Follow all BMS rules (as per student handbook/agenda)
Be Positive and Support The Learning of Other Students
Bring Materials to Class/Complete Assignments
LateWork / Re-do Policy:
See Student Handbook/Agenda