1. Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Bateman 2017-2018

2. Educational Background
West Chester University
BSED - Elementary Education
Language Arts Certification
Grades 7-9
University of Delaware
MED Exceptional Children & Youth

3. About Me…

4. Classroom Community Contribute responsibly
Act with integrity and respect
Accept differences in others
Learn to practice self-advocacy
Achieve highest potential

5. About the Shared Class…
90 Minute Block
Class Novel
Independent Reading
Google Drive
Support Ms. Coull
(word study, writing goals)
** Please Note: this slide is for Period 6/7 only!
Mrs. Amanda Bateman
Room 187
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Mrs. Jennifer Coull
Room 185
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6. Novels Iqbal – Frances D’Adamo The Man Who Was Poe – Avi
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – Avi
The Adventures of Ulysses - Bernard Evslin
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Christopher Paul Curtis
The Giver - Lois Lowry
I Am the Cheese - Robert Cormier

7. A BALANCED APPROACH TO READING…
Additional Resources
A BALANCED APPROACH TO READING…
Ready CC
Standards-Based Practice
Scope Magazine
Informational text, fiction text, persuasive text
Anthology - Holt Elements of Literature
Dramas, short stories, fables, myths, etc.
Mythology - D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

8. Independent Reading (IR)
Exposure to various genres of literature
Opportunity to apply learned reading strategies & skills (identify elements of plot, compose central idea statements, identify figurative language, respond to reading, Notice & Note)
IR sessions in class & reading at home
Written IR log (weekly grade/ reinforces skills & strategies learned during lessons related to class novel)
Assortment of Book Projects & Assignments

9. On the “Write” Track
Assessments for Class Novels (TDA – Text Dependent Analysis)
Informational, Narrative, Persuasive
John Collins Program* (FCAs)
Warm Ups
Dialogue Journals
Creative Writing/Blogs
Google Drive (shared folders) / Printing (need a plan)
Revising & editing strategies

10. Word Study
Wordly Wise!
Lists are provided every other Monday.
Quizzes are given the following Wednesday.
Printed blog entries are due the Friday after each even-numbered quiz.
Vocabulary development activities are used to enforce comprehension.
Focus on: Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms,
Analogies, Application/Context
Quizlet

11. Learning Stations
Learning Stations take place every Thursday for both periods.
Students are in groups and rotate through 4 stations at approximately 23 minutes each.
Learning Stations may vary, but generally focus on book discussion, word study, shared reading, independent reading, grammar, Ready CC, writing or project completion.

12. Homework Homework board / website (Assignments) Things to look for:
nightly reading of IR book
Wordly Wise booklet/ Quizlet study
Current unit novel & reading journal
Access to Google Drive and working printer or printing plan

13. HMS Grading Philosophy
Assessments 80%
Tests & Quizzes
Presentations & Speeches
Major Writing (process) Pieces
Major Projects
Other Work 20%
Homework & Classwork

14. How You Can Help… Create a quiet work area at home.
Encourage your child to read every day.
Encourage your child to recall & utilize learned strategies and skills related to reading, writing & vocab.
Please proofread work by pointing out mistakes, but not fixing them; encourage “read alouds”. 
Encourage them to SELF-ADVOCATE as much as possible.
Donations of supplies and tissues are always very much appreciated! 

15. I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!
Contact Information
HMS Website
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I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!