Assessments
Assessments
EWCSD utilizes a variety of assessments to monitor student growth and achievement. Our teachers engage in daily informal formative assessments to make timely decision about whether a student understands the material and concepts being presented. We also utilize several summative assessments to determine if a student has mastered grade level skills and standards.
CURRICULUM
We utilize a variety of strategies and differentiate our instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Technology and 21st Century Skills are thoughtfully woven into our lessons and units of instruction. This course is comprised of works of literature from the class textbook as well as various fiction and nonfiction texts that are chosen based on the Common Core State Standards, the unit of study, and the students' needs. Students will participate in a variety of learning activities that include individual, small group, and whole group activities and instruction. Students will write constructed responses, extended responses, and formal processed essays. Students will read a variety of texts including expository texts, novels, poems, myths, short stories, and drama. Students will be expected to use technology in order to create projects and presentations and to submit select formal writing assignments in digital formats. Students will also participate in academic discussions and regular grammar instruction.
7th Grade Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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CAASPP
SBAC | Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium- The Smarter Balanced assessments are new computer-based tests that measure student knowledge of California's English language arts/literacy and mathematics standards.
California has adopted more rigorous academic standards that emphasize not only subject knowledge, but also the critical thinking, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills students need to be successful in college and career. These standards set a higher bar for California students to help ensure they are prepared to succeed in the future.
Parent Resources - CAASPP (CA Dept. of Education).pdf