Welcome to 7th Grade ELA! In this course, students will build essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a variety of engaging texts—including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and novels.
Throughout the year, students will read both short texts and full-length novels, participate in discussions, and complete projects that help them grow as confident, thoughtful communicators.
Let’s get ready to read, write, and grow together!
The grading scale comprises of the following categories and weightings:
Assignments 40 points
Quiz 30
Test 20
Participation 10
Please make the necessary effort to submit all work on time. This practice will prevent you from losing 10% daily for late submissions.
Week of November 3rd, 2025
Monday - Vocabulary Quiz! Test Review
Tuesday - Test Review
Wednesday -Test Review
Thursday - Test!
Friday - Writing Process
Every Monday students will be given 20 vocabulary words along with their definitions. Most words will be based on the novel that we are currently reading. This list will also be posted below. Students will need to learn the words and their definitions in readiness for testing on the following week. Notifications will be given on the web page for testing dates.
Week 11 Vocab
Quiz: October 22
Week 12 Vocab
Quiz: October 27
Week 13 Vocab
Quiz: November 3
Crazy Lady!
by Jane Leslie Conly
Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry
Foster
by Claire Keegan
Schooled
by Gordon Korman
Students will be added to Gmail 'Spaces'. I shall post reminders and support material in this area. If students wish to discuss any part of their lesson with me, they can email me at dparry@luschool.com