1. Welcome to 7th grade reading
Learning through engagement, performance and transference
Presented by
7th grade reading teachers

2. Novel studies for our classes

3. HTMS STEM CONNECTION
Reading will be more inter-related with content areas.
First nine weeks is aligned with social studies and the study of the middle eastern region of the world. This is why your students read The Breadwinner over the summer. We will tie in more non-fiction current event articles.
Second nine weeks is the class novel The Outsiders. We will focus on literary skills.
Third nine weeks we will read The Giver and connect to the study of genetics in science.
The last nine weeks we will read All of the Above which has a math connection.

4. Some fiction reading strategies

5. Some nonfiction reading strategies

6. Testing dates Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGat) 9/15
Iowa Assessment – 9/16, 9/19-9/20
Milestones – 4/19-4/21
SRI – 8/10, 12/6, 3/6, 5/10

7. Grading percentages Major Grades 40% Minor Grades 30%
tests, assessments, performance tasks, research/connection to reading, essay questions
Minor Grades %
Quizzes, short speeches, debates, minor projects
Classwork/journals %
activities
Grades may not be weighted the same

8. ParentVUE Make sure that you are signed up for this service.
Allows you to check your student’s grades
Set up notifications
Late work
Missing work
Grade average

9. Remind 101 for Mrs. Gray Text the message @acre to the number 81010.
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try
to (706)

10. Homework policy Homework is due the day it is assigned.
Homework not turned in on the due date will receive a grade of 0%

11. Absence
It is the student’s responsibility to find out any missing assignments
Check the blog -
Ask a friend
Check on bulletin board for missing assignments
Talk to me

12. Study Sessions Thursday – 8:15 A.M. May not be your teacher
Listen for announcement in study hall OR
Set up a time with me

13. READ, READ, READ!
Please make sure your child is reading every night! This is the best way to increase comprehension and vocabulary.
Set a good example! Read with them!
Good reading skills are an indicator of success in every single subject area.