1. Lenore McPherson Maroon Team ELA Teacher
7th Grade English
Lenore McPherson
Maroon Team ELA Teacher

2. Common Core Curriculum Standards
Reading Literature and Informational Texts
Writing – Argument, Expository Texts (essays and paragraphs), Narratives, Writer’s Notebooks (creative writing), Poetry
Language – Conventions, Vocabulary, Word Parts
Speaking and Listening – Discussion and Presentation

3. Curriculum Perseverance Revolution The Outsiders Book Club
Literature Term Application
Expository Writing (Paragraphs)
Vocabulary and Conventions
Chains
Figurative Language
Research Project
Presentation
Vocabulary and Conventions

4. Literature Reflects Life
Decisions
Literature Reflects Life
Variety of Short Stories
Book Club
Argumentative Essay
Vocabulary and Conventions
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Narrative Writing
Vocabulary and Conventions

5. Grading and Additional Information
Help!
Simple Point System – Writing, Tests, Quizzes, Graded Assignments, Presentations, etc.
Performance on homework, organization, and participation will be communicated through regular communication, report card comments, and homework grades in the gradebook.
Lunch, Study Hall, After School
Open Communication

6. Homework “Grading”
When I check homework at the start of class I will be giving a score of 0-5. These grades are not included in a student’s average, but can give you and I a better picture of the completion and quality of each assignment. This is a new system, so hang with me if it seems clunky!

7. Tips for Home
Read the same book as your child. It makes great dinner conversation.
You can still read to a 7th grader! (I know I will this year)
Model a love of reading.
Point out good writing when you see it (or bad writing).
Discuss the world around you…many times kids struggle with reading because they lack the context or background knowledge to make meaning.