Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Bateman 2017-2018

Educational Background West Chester University BSED - Elementary Education Language Arts Certification Grades 7-9 University of Delaware MED Exceptional Children & Youth

About Me…

Classroom Community Contribute responsibly Act with integrity and respect Accept differences in others Learn to practice self-advocacy Achieve highest potential

About the Shared Class… 90 Minute Block Class Novel Independent Reading Google Drive Support Ms. Coull (word study, writing goals) ** Please Note: this slide is for Period 6/7 only! Mrs. Amanda Bateman Room 187 abateman@haverfordsd.net 610-853-5900 x5187 Mrs. Jennifer Coull Room 185 jcoull@haverfordsd.net 610-853-5900 x5185

Novels Iqbal – Frances D’Adamo The Man Who Was Poe – Avi The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – Avi The Adventures of Ulysses - Bernard Evslin The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Christopher Paul Curtis The Giver - Lois Lowry I Am the Cheese - Robert Cormier

A BALANCED APPROACH TO READING… Additional Resources A BALANCED APPROACH TO READING… Ready CC Standards-Based Practice Scope Magazine Informational text, fiction text, persuasive text Anthology - Holt Elements of Literature Dramas, short stories, fables, myths, etc. Mythology - D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

Independent Reading (IR) Exposure to various genres of literature Opportunity to apply learned reading strategies & skills (identify elements of plot, compose central idea statements, identify figurative language, respond to reading, Notice & Note) IR sessions in class & reading at home Written IR log (weekly grade/ reinforces skills & strategies learned during lessons related to class novel) Assortment of Book Projects & Assignments

On the “Write” Track Assessments for Class Novels (TDA – Text Dependent Analysis) Informational, Narrative, Persuasive John Collins Program* (FCAs) Warm Ups Dialogue Journals Creative Writing/Blogs Google Drive (shared folders) / Printing (need a plan) Revising & editing strategies

Word Study Wordly Wise! Lists are provided every other Monday. Quizzes are given the following Wednesday. Printed blog entries are due the Friday after each even-numbered quiz. Vocabulary development activities are used to enforce comprehension. Focus on: Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Application/Context Quizlet

Learning Stations Learning Stations take place every Thursday for both periods. Students are in groups and rotate through 4 stations at approximately 23 minutes each. Learning Stations may vary, but generally focus on book discussion, word study, shared reading, independent reading, grammar, Ready CC, writing or project completion.

Homework Homework board / website (Assignments) Things to look for: nightly reading of IR book Wordly Wise booklet/ Quizlet study Current unit novel & reading journal Access to Google Drive and working printer or printing plan

HMS Grading Philosophy Assessments 80% Tests & Quizzes Presentations & Speeches Major Writing (process) Pieces Major Projects Other Work 20% Homework & Classwork

How You Can Help… Create a quiet work area at home. Encourage your child to read every day. Encourage your child to recall & utilize learned strategies and skills related to reading, writing & vocab. Please proofread work by pointing out mistakes, but not fixing them; encourage “read alouds”.  Encourage them to SELF-ADVOCATE as much as possible. Donations of supplies and tissues are always very much appreciated! 

I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment! Contact Information abateman@haverfordsd.net 610-853-5900 HMS Website x5187 Faculty I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!