7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Mary Ann Jackson; Mr. Stuart Partee Welcome to Open House 7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Mary Ann Jackson; Mr. Stuart Partee

A Little About Mrs. Jackson Native of South Carolina Graduate of the University of South Carolina (Undergraduate and Master’s) Taught 3 years in elementary school Have been teaching twenty three years in middle school

Textbook Springboard English Language Art Grade 7 How to activate the new book?

Textbook New textbook this year published by Collegeboard Rigorous yet engaging Lessons are designed to continue to build and support student success Online digital textbook available Provides access to books while students are not in class Provides additional support through audio, video, and extra activities for practice and review

Daily

Speaking and Listening Interact with peers and in collaborative groups to discuss, analyze and review work, and to strengthen writing as needed During the class day, they have opportunities to work with peers on tasks, check work with peers, then whole group discussions

My Blog You can find the syllabus on my blog Standards and assessments for the week I update the blog as needed

TIDBITS Summative Reassessments – outlined on my blog as needed HOMEWORK – assigned as needed based on the following criteria Skills review & practice, quiz/test prep, independent reading needs Summative Reassessments – outlined on my blog as needed Tutoring - Before school assistance will be available in the near future. Details will be posted on my blog Negative behavior – will be shared with you via Synergy and email Projects – no out of class projects will be assigned this year in 7th grade LA classes