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Mattson Middle School 7th English Language Arts (ELA) Current 7th Grade ELA Teachers Tina Tobiason (7th) Glenn Harmaning (7th and 8th) Brian Lockhart (7th)

School Supplies for ELA NOTEBOOK PAPER, at least 100 sheets INK PENS, black or blue and red or green, (carry two at all times) PENCILS: at least 12 #2 lead pencils (carry four at all times). Be sure you buy enough to replenish for the entire school year! PENCIL POUCH that can be kept in your binder with the following items: colored pencils 12 count scissors highlighters Hand held pencil sharpener with cover to catch shavings Tip erasers for pencils Black Sharpie Pen EARBUDS/headphones: for individual laptop activities. Post it Notes! 3x5 Note Cards (at least 100) Composition book (not a spiral) Glue sticks  

What do our state standards expect middle school students to learn in ELA? Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including being able to articulate one’s thoughts both verbally and in writing Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

What will we learn in ELA at Mattson? Argumentative Writing Literary Analysis Speaking and Listening Skills Annotation Figurative Language Imagery Debate Summary and Short Response Narrative Writing Vocabulary Metacognition

Story Mapping Characterization Kites Personal Choice Book Projects Personalized Notebooks

Social Studies Staff Megan Brown: 8th Grade World Studies Chelsie Murray: 8th Grade World Studies Adam Speer: 7th Grade US/Washington State History Bette Mansfield: 7th Grade US/ Washington State History Richelle Delaurenti: 8th World Studies Brian Lockhart: 7th US/Washington State History

Thinking like a Historian Students will be able to read multiple texts, from both primary and secondary sources to gather information to make a claim, provide textual evidence and provide reasoning behind that evidence.

7th Content Focus – Washington History Geography and Geology Native Peoples Native and European Encounters European Immigration and Settlement Statehood Washington Government Washington Economy

7th Content Focus - US History Pre-Revolutionary Colonial Development Revolutionary War The Constitution – Principles of Government and Individual Rights Building a Nation Manifest Destiny Civil War

8th Content Focus: Why Study History/Think like a historian. Prehistory Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China River Civilizations Civilization project (Students get to teach a lesson!)

The Mustang Way At Mattson, we establish a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment where all students can learn.      Mustangs are: Ready Respectful Responsible

Please remove your headphones, hats, and hoodies before entering class. The above items have been found to interfere with a student’s ability to show respect and be a part of the classroom environment. Most students at this age require guidance as to when to use the above items at appropriate times.

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Is Middle School Scary? Lockers and Lunch What do my teachers expect of me? How will I know if I have homework? Behavior Expectations Activities, Student Life, and Clubs Things I Enjoyed About My 7th Grade Year Wise Advice What You Need to Know About Honors Classes