1. 7th Grade Language Arts Literacy
An umbrella overview of the year

2. Introduction of our year together
Me Quadrant
“I Love the Look of Words”
Friendly Letter
Learning Styles
Gates
6+1 Traits of Writing
A.C.T.I.V.E. Reading

3. On Going Assignments Weekly Language (6 weeks followed by a quiz)
Word Smart Vocabulary (6 chapters)
Figurative Language
Journal Free Writes
Connotations of Words
Row Races
Poetry
NJ Ask Prep
Singing, Dancing, and Story Telling

4. Grammar 8 Parts of Speech Phrases Clauses Sentence Structure
Types of Sentences
All are important pieces in the formation of dynamic, decisive, and descriptive writing.
…..the seeds of a flower
…..playbook for a football team’s success

5. Writing an Impressive Essay 6+1 Traits of Writing
Descriptive
….Field of Dreams
Narrative
..A Moment in Time
Persuasive
…A Convincing Letter
Expository
…”I Have a Dream”

6. A.C.T.I.V.E. Reading Strategies Literary Terms Children’s Books
Short Stories
Independent Reading
Novels
Understanding
Vocabulary
Test
…..Life’s Lessons and Insight

7. Assessments Homework Completion Quizzes Tests Essays Reflections
Benchmarks (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marking Periods)
Letters
Open-Ended Responses

8. ….and finally Did we forget anything? Mrs. Terhune’s Web Page
Mrs. LaFrance’s Web Page
Rubrics
Homework Assignments
Study Guides
Due Dates – Class Calendar
Infinite Campus
Grades
Averages
Rules to Live By
Be respectful of one another
Treat our laptops with TLC
Be Honest
Fulfill your dreams
Did we forget anything?