Welcome to 7th grade reading Learning through engagement, performance and transference Presented by 7th grade reading teachers

Novel studies for our classes

HTMS STEM CONNECTION Reading will be more inter-related with content areas. First nine weeks is aligned with social studies and the study of the middle eastern region of the world. This is why your students read The Breadwinner over the summer. We will tie in more non-fiction current event articles. Second nine weeks is the class novel The Outsiders. We will focus on literary skills. Third nine weeks we will read The Giver and connect to the study of genetics in science. The last nine weeks we will read All of the Above which has a math connection.

Some fiction reading strategies

Some nonfiction reading strategies

Testing dates Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGat) 9/15 Iowa Assessment – 9/16, 9/19-9/20 Milestones – 4/19-4/21 SRI – 8/10, 12/6, 3/6, 5/10

Grading percentages Major Grades 40% Minor Grades 30% tests, assessments, performance tasks, research/connection to reading, essay questions Minor Grades 30% Quizzes, short speeches, debates, minor projects Classwork/journals 30% activities Grades may not be weighted the same

ParentVUE Make sure that you are signed up for this service. Allows you to check your student’s grades Set up notifications Late work Missing work Grade average

Remind 101 for Mrs. Gray Text the message @acre to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @acre to (706) 622-5149.

Homework policy Homework is due the day it is assigned. Homework not turned in on the due date will receive a grade of 0%

Absence It is the student’s responsibility to find out any missing assignments Check the blog - http://www.cobblearning.net/laurengray Ask a friend Check on bulletin board for missing assignments Talk to me

Study Sessions Thursday – 8:15 A.M. May not be your teacher Listen for announcement in study hall OR Set up a time with me

READ, READ, READ! Please make sure your child is reading every night! This is the best way to increase comprehension and vocabulary. Set a good example! Read with them! Good reading skills are an indicator of success in every single subject area.

lauren.gray@cobbk12.org Patricia.healy@cobbk12.org Lindsay.hoots@cobbk12.org Sarah.inman@cobbk12.org latoya.johnson2@cobbk12.org