7 th Grade Language Arts

Relationships. Relevance. Rigor Getting to know students Challenging students to write to high expectations Connecting students to why reading matters Inspiring Independence

Parent Communication Tools SharePoint Look for announceme nts, assignment s, due dates, and links to important informatio n Access through the TFMS website : http :// tfms. sv sd 410. org / Online Grades Track student progress using the Skyward Online Grading System Access through the TFMS website or the Family Access tab on the SVSD website : http :// svsd org /

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Writing Expository & Persuasive : 1-2 Five Paragraph Essays per month, MSP in May Grammar & Vocabulary Parts of Speech, Diagramming, Latin & Greek Roots, Quizzes every Wednesday Literature The Little Prince, A Christmas Carol, Literary Circles, Poetry

Homework Tests Late / Absent Work Special Projects

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