English
Google Classroom Code: ovlimdd
We will be using a variety of resources to enhance learning this year. For writing, we will write (and rewrite!) a narrative, informative, and argument papers. We plan to read variety of novels as a class, work in groups for book clubs, and do some individual reading.
Students will have weekly assignments in vocabulary, grammar, parts of speech, and editing to reinforce basic skills. They will also be introduced to Socratic Seminars to allow them to deeply investigate a variety of topics. They will learn the skill of asking higher level questions and how to respectfully discuss ideas.
What We Will Learn
Writing
Seventh Grade builds on writing practiced in previous years.
Continue to develop writing skills using the Writer’s Workshop model that the students might be familiar with.
Continuous practice to reinforce correct grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development.
Students will examine and practice different types of figurative writing.
A variety of poetry will be explored and written by your child.
We will practice how to properly cite references and avoid plagiarism. This will also include how to locate reputable resources.
Reading
We will explore of a variety of genres throughout the year.
Book clubs give students the opportunity to choose a novel that they analyze in class with a group.
Independent Reading: Students should be reading daily - choice of book is important.
We will also practice how to find the important details in informative texts. Students will continue to learn through reading for the remainder of their education. It is vital that they can work with text efficiently to maximize their learning.
Additional Goals
Personal Responsibility
Time Management
Academic Integrity
Proofreading
Collaboration
Presentation Skills
Effective Communication
Independence
Enhanced Vocabulary
Advocating for Oneself
Annotating Texts
Creativity
Higher Level Thinking
Grading
Skill Building/Practice Assignments
Practice assignments that are meant to review/build skills are typically graded based on students' effort and meeting the required criteria. Assignments that are submitted that do not meet the basic criteria will be returned for revision. The goal of these assignments are to provide an opportunity for your child refine their skills prior to evaluating their comprehension level.
Assessments
Assessment grades indicate your child's comprehension of the 7th grade state standards. They reflect a child's mastery of the subject matter rather than effort.
Tests and projects will be graded on the following rubric:
4 (A)= Student demonstrates a knowledge of the standard that exceeds grade level expectations
3 (B) = Student demonstrates grade level mastery of the topic
2 (C) = Student demonstrates some understanding of the concept
1 (D) = Student has been introduced to the concept and is beginning practice
0 (F) = no work was submitted and/or minimum requirements were not met