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The Red Team students started reading their first class novel of the year. The novel Ghost is written by Jason Reynolds. The students gathered background information on Reynolds before they began reading. We use Ghost as a mentor text throughout the year. The students will be introduced to a variety of reading strategies while reading Ghost that they will apply to other class novels during the year.
Our Class Novels
"I don't write boring books." - Jason Reynolds
Our first unit of study is centered on the fiction novel, Ghost.
“Books can help us remember what we have in common.” - Deborah Ellis
Our second unit of study pairs a fiction novel with nonfiction articles. Students explore elements of fiction and informational text.
"Kids deserve the right to think they can change the world." - Lois Lowry
Our third unit of study focuses on Lowry's The Giver.
Social Issues
Our final unit of study allows students to choose a novel that is just right for them. This unit is organized in literature circles. Your students will take on more ownership of their learning when they set their reading schedule with their peers and collaborate with each other to explore the social issue presented in the novel.
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
Students' grades are made up of three categories:
Major assessments (50%)
Minor assessments (30%)
Classwork (20%) - Daily assignments will be graded with the rubric
posted on Classroom. The scores range from 60%-100%.
Unexcused late classwork and homework will be accepted one day late for 60% credit. It is the student's responsibility to hand in late work.
Points will be deducted each school day if a major or minor assessment is late.
If a student is absent, the student and I will discuss a plan for make-up work. In seventh grade, the student must check in with the teacher to go over what was missed in class.
Supply List
1” binder with dividers
Class-assigned novel
Pencil/pen
Highlighters
Headphones
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