1. Welcome to7th Grade Language Arts
Ms. White
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2. Meet Ms. White
Graduated with my Masters in Education in 2007 from James Madison University
Hold both an elementary k-8 and a special education k-12 certificate, endorsed in middle grades LA, social studies, and math
10th year teaching
1st year at Pueblo (previously at Akimel A-al)
Coach cross country (sign up!! )
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3. Grading 80% Assessments 20% Practice (classwork and homework)
Assessments will include large writing assignments and projects.
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4. Curriculum Common Core
See my webpage for a link for specific curriculum.
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5. Reading Read from a variety of genres with accuracy and fluency
Read for comprehension and response
Read from a district approved list of novels
Understand and apply elements of fiction (character, setting, plot etc.)
Demonstrate understanding of types of literature (novel, play, prose etc.)
Discuss literature during book groups and classroom opportunities
Analyze nonfiction forms of writing including text structure and author purpose
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6. Writing Demonstrate the writing process
Explore writing domains (persuasive, expository, narrative, descriptive)
Summary writing
Letter writing
Poetry writing
Analyze and Respond to literature
Research
Grammar
Spelling
Vocabulary
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7. Speaking and Listening
Participate in collaborative discussions (pairs, groups, and whole class)
Oral presentations
Multimedia presentations
Debates
Analyze diverse presentation types
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8. Classroom Assignments
Warm-up (mugshot, grammar review, analyzing prompts, etc.)
Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing Journal
Reading Journal
Quarterly Book Reviews
Quarterly Spelling Tests
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10. Supplies for Language Arts:
Pen/pencil
paper
Two composition books
reading book
folder
spiral notebook
glue stick
***all included on team supply list***
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11. Resources Holt Elements of Literature Holt Elements of Language
Various trade books and informational text
ALA (5th period)– Classical Roots Vocabulary
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12. Questions? Email is the best way to communicate.
I will always respond within 24 hours! (Usually much sooner)
(note: my is my full name, not just first initial)
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13. Thanks for coming! 
I am looking forward to an awesome year working with you and your children!! 
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