We can learn a lot from crayons: Some are sharp, Some are pretty, Some are dull, Some have weird names, All are different colors, But they have to live in the same box. 7 th Grade Pre-AP RELA

11/21/ My Information KMS Website: Phone #: Conference: Period 2 nd –M, T, W, F – 9:26-10:26 –Th – 10:59-11:39

11/21/ Grading Summative Assessments – 60% Tests/Projects/Essays Formative Assessments – 40% Daily Work/Warm-Ups/In class assignments Quick Write/SSR/Journal Responses KNOWSYS weekly assessments (.5) Homework (.5 in gradebook)

11/21/ What vocabulary instruction will be given to my child? KNOWSYS Vocabulary: The students will use the flashcards or app everyday at home and/or at school for practice. One group of words a week ranging from 8-12 words. In class, students will participate in activities and take quizzes each Friday over the assigned group of words. It is important that they purchase these flashcards/app; if they do not, they will have to manually make them each week which is a time consuming process. TO ORDER: 1. Go to Amazon.com 2. Search for “Knowsys Educational Services” 3. Select the Knowsys products you want You can buy the App from the App Store (apple) or From Google Play (android)

11/21/ What will my child be reading? Pre-AP *Christmas Carol (assign novel in class) * Our Town (assign novel in class) *The Pigman, Paul Zindel (assign book in class) * 9 Week novels (vary) * DAILY READING BOOK (LIBRARY/HOME BOOK) Various short stories, poetry, expository/explanatory text, essays, comic / cartoon, drama

8/ What if my child needs help? TUTORING SCHEDULE Tuesday morning 7:45-8:20AM Tuesday afternoon 4:00-4:30PM Get help with concepts/ assignments Correct tests Complete make-up work

11/21/ What should my child bring to class everyday? Binder Planner Homework Folder Pens / Pencils / supply bag Book to read Composition book (if taken )

11/21/ What will my child be doing on Reading Thursday? Reading is RELEVANT and the more we read the better we apply, connect, and write our thoughts. The 7 th graders will read a text on a continual basis that will assign specific outcomes every week of each 9 weeks period. (This is not AR.) We will connect our reading to writing necessary to improve skills. This will directly tie to our curriculum & content.

11/21/ What will my child be writing in RELA? “Writing is Thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it is so hard. -- David McCullough 7 th grade writing: -- personal narrative multi-paragraph essays -- expository essays multi-paragraph essays -- short answer responses connected with reading -- frequent Quick Writes

11/21/ Will my child have homework? Yes! Your child should be reading at home. There will be additional homework weekly with Knowsys vocabulary.

11/21/ What if my child turns in an assignment late? Formative and Summative Late Work Policy: 1st day late – 10 pts lost 2nd day late – 20 pts lost 3rd day late – phone call home. Grade will be a ZERO if not turned in by end of 3 week grading period per UIL rules.

11/21/ What if my child is absent? Upon any absence, please be SURE the child returns with a note for the Attendance Officer. After the third day, parents can request make-up work through the office. If you do not want to wait for three days, you may check the website or me if you have any questions.

11/21/ Grades Parents may view grades online using HAC. There is a link on the district’s website. A progress report is issued every three weeks of each nine weeks grading period. If a student’s average is 74 or below, your child will receive a detailed progress report that shows each assignment and grade. These progress reports must be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher. Parents may also me if they would like an update on their child’s progress.

11/21/ What are the Behavioral Expectations for the Classroom? R espectful O n Time and Prepared A lways Safe R esponsible

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