1. 7th Grade English language arts

2. So Far…
Springboard Poetry
Best Part of Me
Notice and Note Signposts
Signpost PowerPoint Projects

3. Language Arts Essays – revisions always optional
Prompts – typed or handwritten (see examples)
Vocabulary
Quizlet
Quiz Format (see additional slide)
New Vocabulary Books
Wordmasters??
Portfolio Pieces pieces due each MP
IXL.com & Grammar in Context

4. Happy
Run
Happiness
Write
Pink
Disappointed
The girl wanted to _______________ around the track after school and work up a sweat.
The room was filled with _______________ at the surprise party.
I am going to paint my room _______________, even though it is not my favorite color.
My favorite part of English class is when we _______________ in our notebooks.
Sarah was extremely _______________ when she found out her best friend was moving.
The _______________ couple walked down the aisle together and got married on the most memorable day of their lives.

5. Novel units The Giver by Lois Lowry (science fiction)
Phineas Gage: A True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman (non-fiction)
The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen (historical fiction)
Book of Greek Myths by Ingri & Edgar D’Aulaire

6. Independent reading 2 books (minimum) per marking period
Create good reading habits with your children
My book selections posted
Skyline
Abandoning Books is OK!
Leveling Books – Assessment
Scholastic Book Orders!
From Monthly Flyers
Online – Class Code M9XHX
Classroom library
“Content For More Mature Readers”

7. IXL.com
Activelylearn.com