1. Seventh Grade ReadingEnglish Collection 1 Grammar Collection 2Writing Instruction The Outsiders Collection 3 Collection 4 Words of Stone Vocabulary Reading Projects (One project per marking period)

2. ELA Collections Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama, Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing Prompts, Performance Tasks Collection 1: Bold Actions Collection 2: Perception and Reality Collection 3: Nature at Work Collection 4: Risk and Exploration Close Reader Online Textbook- my.hrw.com (username/password in agenda books)

3. Novels The Outsiders and Words of Stone The Outsiders and Words of Stone The Outsiders is a coming of age novel that does discuss sensitive topics like the death of friends. I handle these topics delicately and professionally. The Outsiders is a coming of age novel that does discuss sensitive topics like the death of friends. I handle these topics delicately and professionally.

4. Vocabulary The students vocabulary words will come from the texts that we are reading in class. (Collection Tests) The students vocabulary words will come from the texts that we are reading in class. (Collection Tests) They will also receive a separate list of vocabulary words every Monday. Their homework will be due Thursday, and they will be quizzed on Friday. They will also receive a separate list of vocabulary words every Monday. Their homework will be due Thursday, and they will be quizzed on Friday. The students will also participate in word studies. (Prefixes/Suffixes/Latin and Greek roots) The students will also participate in word studies. (Prefixes/Suffixes/Latin and Greek roots)

5. Reading Projects To read better, we must read! To read better, we must read! The students will be assigned an independent reading project every marking period. The students will be assigned an independent reading project every marking period. They will pick a book from the library, and I will give specific instructions. They will pick a book from the library, and I will give specific instructions.

6. Grammar Grammar instruction will occur during mini- lessons in class. Grammar instruction will occur during mini- lessons in class. Instruction will also occur in the editing process. Instruction will also occur in the editing process.

7. Writing Instruction Performance Tasks, Text-Dependent Analysis Questions, Argumentative Prompts, Expository Prompts, and Narratives Chromebooks -Google Account (Do not have access to email) Firstname.lastname@interborosd.com -Can access this account at home

8. Study Island Students may be asked to access their accounts at home in order to complete an activity.

9. Homework/Tests Homework- You have the amount of days you were absent unless the assignment was given in advance. Points are deducted each day an assignment is late. Homework- You have the amount of days you were absent unless the assignment was given in advance. Points are deducted each day an assignment is late. Tests/Quizzes- Students can come before or after school to make up a test or quiz. Tests/Quizzes- Students can come before or after school to make up a test or quiz.

10. Grading 70% Assessments (Text Quizzes, Collection Tests, Essays, Vocabulary Quizzes, Grammar Quizzes, Reading Projects, and Performance Tasks) 20% Classwork 10% Homework

11. Code of Conduct You do not have the right to interfere with your learning or anyone else’s learning. You do not have the right to interfere with your learning or anyone else’s learning. Any misbehavior is subject to warning, detention, or a trip to the Asst. Principal/Principal Any misbehavior is subject to warning, detention, or a trip to the Asst. Principal/Principal

12. Core Values Settings Expectations ClassroomBathroomRecessCafeteria Hallway Assembly Be Respectful Use encouraging and kind words Listen to others Use quiet voices Keep hands/feet to self Use quiet voices Honor the privacy of others Use bathroom equipment appropriately Take turns Follow the adult’s directions Show good sportsmanship Include others in your games Use appropriate language Stay in line Use manners Follow the adult’s directions Walk quietly Follow the adult’s directions Keep hands/feet to self Enter and exit in an orderly fashion Respond to presentation appropriately Be Honest Do your own work Give your best effort Tell the truth Get permission to use the restroom Use the restroom only when necessary State the facts truthfully Take only what you ordered Eat your own food Go directly to where you need to be Take the shortest route to your destination Stay with your class Be Responsible Follow directions Come prepared for class Complete assignments Keep your area clean and organized Keep restroom clean Flush the toilet Wash hands Return to class promptly When the whistle is blown, stop and follow directions Use equipment correctly Return equipment to its proper place Walk Stay seated while eating Keep area clean Throw away trash Carry hall pass Walk to the right Report concerns to the adults in the hallway Sit quietly with eyes on speaker Keep hands/feet to self

13. Contact Contact me at… Contact me at…Colleen.Blankley@interborosd.org Extension 4321 Teacher Webpage: Colleen Blankley -Homework and Project Information