Reading. Writing.
Thinking. Speaking
Mr. Deery's 7th Grade ELA Class
Seventh grade is a very important year for you. It will serve as the foundation for the rest of your high school experience. What you learn in this class will help you succeed in the coming years. We will develop many important skills that will help you in school, in your everyday lives, and in your future lives as employees and citizens.
This year we will focus on:
Reading Comprehension
Writing (organization, supporting ideas, narrative)
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary and Grammar
Current Events
Accountability and Strong Work Habits
New Media and Technology
Grading
Grading is done using a total points system. Each assignment has a point value. The weight of the assignment on the final grade is therefore tied to the number of points available on the assignment. Points will be deducted for late assignments. With that said, I am understanding of the circumstances we are in and am usually very flexible. Please be sure to communicate openly with me when their are issues.
Exams / Major Assignments – 50-100 pts.
Quizzes – 20-50 pts.
Classwork / Homework / Writing / Participation – 1-20
Expectations
You will respect yourself, your classmates, faculty and staff, and school property. Teasing, interrupting others, laughing, and any other general rudeness will not be tolerated. We must all work together to create and maintain a healthy learning community. Everyone
deserves dignitiy.You must accept the invitation to Google Classroom. I will keep this up to date with assignments, grades, and announcements. In the event that we need to pivot to remote learning, Classroom will be our central point for teaching and learning.
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