Mrs. Estrada's
7th Grade ELA
Paying Attention to Our Thinking ...
This year, we'll take a Balanced Literacy approach using the Workshop Model to immerse ourselves in thematic study.
Expectations:
Reading or Writing in the Margins
We try to include ways to include reading or writing everyday to reach our personal goals.
Reading
- 20-30 minutes minimum per Individualized Reading Goals
Writing
- 1 entry, or 5-10 minutes solid writing in your Notebook
An Efficient, Rich Learning Environment
Mastering our Learning Goals means knowing what we have to learn, knowing what steps are involved in learning, and resources we'll need to achieve them.
This means being efficient in our classroom with little wasted time.
We WANT to maximize Classroom Instruction - where Mrs. Estrada demonstrates, models, provides direction & inspiration to get you going -- and the baton is passed on to you so the REAL LEARNING can begin.
Mrs. Estrada wants to speak, get out of the way, so you can engage in your own learning!
Let's be efficient team players together in ELA!
Materials:
Independent Book
Notebook
Pen/Pencil
Portfolio (stays in class)
Grades:
10% Daily Work /Home Work
60% Assessments- Writing Projects
30% Quizzes - Notebook Checks - Reading Status
Make-Ups:
Within 5 school days, per CVMS Grading Policy