7th Grade Language Arts Tracy

Mrs. Taylor 20 years experience; 14 in Buford. Graduated from Roswell High School Undergraduate from UGA Graduate degree from Kaplan University’s online program

Expectations Participate: Very relaxed environment. We have many open discussions. Hand raising is not always required. Independent Reading is VERY important. In the end it is 3 test grades. Come prepared: Binder, library book, pen/pencil Respect: Everyone and Everything. Keep the room clean. Website: Check the website. I try to put any homework assignments on there daily. Usually a link to examples, to stories and assignments, journal entries etc. http://bmstaylor.weebly.com/

Overview 2 fiction and 1 nonfiction book required each quarter. Components: Grammar and Mechanics Daily Grammar Practice (DGP) Various grammar units throughout the year Literature Units Relationships Discovery Overcoming Challenges Accepting Others’ Differences Each unit will incorporate a variety of genres including; fiction, non fiction, poetry, myths, and drama Independent Reading 2 fiction and 1 nonfiction book required each quarter. Tracy

Kinds of Writing Narrative Argumentative Comparative Expository (Informative) Persuasive Essays Oral Presentations Response to Literature Journal Responses Writing is both short and extended constructed response Tracy

Grading Scale: Tests, Projects, and Final Papers 50% Daily Work/Homework/Quizzes 35% Benchmark Test 15% Tracy

Tips For Parents Helpful websites: Grammar: https://www.dgppublishing.com/grammar.php http://classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr07/index.cfm Independent Reading Comprehension Questions: What is the exposition of your book (setting, central conflict, characters)? Use adjectives to describe your main character. What is his/her personality? What are some interesting events that have happened? Did anything surprise you? What is an internal or external conflict in your book? What is the theme or life lesson? Have you noticed any foreshadowing (hints about the future) that helped you make predictions?

Expectations Participate: Very relaxed environment. We have many open discussions. Hand raising is not always required. Independent Reading is VERY important. In the end it is 3 test grades. Come prepared: Binder, library book, pen/pencil Respect: Everyone and Everything. Keep the room clean. Website: Check the website. I try to put any homework assignments on there daily. Usually a link to examples, to stories and assignments, journal entries etc. http://bmstaylor.weebly.com/