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Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hawkins
September 21st, 2015

2. A little about Mrs. Hawkins…
Bachelor of Arts in Business Education
with a major in Finance
Cleary University
Teacher:
13th year (10th in RCS)
Mother of 3:
Jessica (Graduate of EMU/Married),
Tori (Rochester HS, 9th grader)
Jeff (West MS, 6th grader)
Wife:
Married for 16 years
Rochester Hills resident
University of
Michigan
Masters of Arts in Elementary Education
Endorsed in
Language Arts & Social Studies

3. MY SCHEDULE SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:27 Half days end 10:45
1st Hour World Studies :45-8:43
2nd Hour World Studies :48-9:46
3rd Hour PREP 9:51-10:49
4th Hour World Studies 7 10:54-12:23
Lunch LUNCH :21-11:51
5th Hour Language Arts 7 12:28-1:25
6th Hour Language Arts 7 1:30-2:27
MY SCHEDULE

4. Common Core State Standards
Our Curriculum
The Common Core asks students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they’ve read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life.
Common Core State Standards
National

5. Common Core State Standards-5 Strands
Curriculum
Common Core State Standards-5 Strands
Literature: Stories, Drama, & Poetry
Compare and Contrast
Analyze Story Elements
Genres Studied: Adventure, Realistic Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Folklore, Science Fiction, Poetry
Informational Text: Exposition, Argument, Personal Essays, Speeches,
Opinion, Memoirs, and Historical and Technical Accounts
Analyzing Text Structure & Development of Ideas
Genres Studies: Biography, Autobiography, Memoir
Writing: Arguments, Informative or Explanatory, and Narratives, Research
Maintaining Clarity and Coherence
Speaking & Listening: Variety of Media, Collaborative Discussions, and Presenting Knowledge
Language: Conventions (grammar & vocabulary)

6. Holt McDougal Literature 7
Login page is All students have been given individual login username and password.

7. COMMUNICATION Email MyRCS Planner/ Agenda Classroom Web Page Weebly
Report Cards/
Progress Reports
Parent Conference
&
Reminder 101
MyRCS

8. STUDENT PLANNERS Filled in daily
Most accurate information/Classroom Website.
CW-Classwork
HW-Homework
Parents-please check!
Encourage students to write down all assignments.

9. Rochester Community Schools
Class Website
Rochester Community Schools
Middle Schools
Schools
School Menu
Van
Hoosen
Mrs. Hawkins
Classroom News
Weekly Agenda (updated every Monday)
Reminders, PowerPoint's, and forms.
Online sites for additional practice or review.

10. Discipline Warning Reflection Form Requires parent signature
Non-verbal or Verbal
Reflection Form
Requires parent signature
Parent ed
Detention
with or without office referral
Parent Called or ed

11. Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence
Check classroom web page.
me.
Exceeds 2 days, may request homework from the office.
What should I do when my child is absent?
Student is responsible for checking the “Missed Work” folders once they return.
Student should also check the Agenda on the board.
Allowed two days per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment.
Absence
(Due to Illness)
May request work five days prior to absence.
Make-up work is due the first day of return.
(Due to pre-planned Circumstances)

12. Homework Policy Homework vs. Homework Completion
Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time-management skills.
Homework vs. Homework Completion
Regular Homework is turned in and graded.
Homework completion refers to those assignments which are not graded but simply recorded as complete.
Expect 2 or 3 days of homework.

13. HOMEWORK Independent Reading (30 minutes daily)
8 Novels
Assigned Textbook Reading
Note-Taking
Vocabulary
Reading Check (Comprehension/Strategies)
Book Club/Novels

14. Grades GRADING SYSTEM Grades will be determined by the following:
Tests & Projects 40%
Quizzes & Classwork 30%
Homework 20%
Homework Completion* 10%
* A portion of the homework grade will be assessed at the end of the marking period based upon their completion and quality of work. Students start with 100% and will receive a 10% reduction for each assignment not completed.

15. Donations please 
We are always in need of these items. Send them in at your convenience.