1. Hello! In this classroom.. Expectations Mrs. Stuart
English Language Arts 7
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Hello!
Summer has gone by quickly, and school is back in session! I am so excited to meet your child and you as well. This 7th grade school year will be full of lots of exciting learning experiences for your child in ELA.
With you and I working together, I believe your child will have a successful school year. I encourage you to call or me at anytime you have a question about your child’s academic progress or classroom behavior. I would love to be in contact with you throughout your child’s whole 7th grade experience.
Mrs. Stuart
In this classroom..
Missed Work It is the student’s responsibility to obtain anything they missed while absent. There is an absent bin in the front of my room where students can obtain any worksheets. All makeup work will be completed during 2nd specials. Each student will have five school days to make up work for full credit, and Skyward will classify uncompleted work as zeroes until they are made up.
Come to class on time and be prepared
Listen the first time and answer/ask lots of questions!
Show respect for one another.
Seventh grade ELA Supplies
Composition notebook, pencil/pen, positive attitude
Mrs. Stuart Always Needs
Candy, Clorox wipes, Kleenex, and pencils
Expectations
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2. 7th grade Syllabus 2017-2018 “Survival in the Wild”
TEXTBOOKS: Holt McDougal Literature Grade 7 * Holt McDougal Elements of Language First Course Grade 7
1st 9 weeks
“Courage and Perseverance”
This nine weeks, students will read an array of informational texts and other pieces of literature which focus on the unit theme. Students will create expository and narrative writings, and be able to identify the difference between phrases, clauses, how to punctuate phrases and clauses, correct spelling and precise language, types of sentences, and dangling/misplaced modifiers. Students will also focus on being able to use context clues to determine meanings of vocabulary words as well as figurative language.
Texts: Freedom Walkers by Russell Freedman & The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
2nd 9 weeks
“Characters with Character”
This nine weeks, students will read an array of informational texts and other pieces of literature which focus on the unit theme. Students will study argumentative writing techniques, and will create argumentative writing pieces. Students will also focus on correct comma usage, other punctuation rules, learn how to better spell words, and other correct uses of language.
Texts: Short Story Unit & A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
3rd 9 weeks
“Survival in the Wild”
This nine weeks, students will read an array of informational texts and other pieces of literature which focus on the unit theme. Students will also review all previous informational standards. Students will conduct research and complete a research project. Students will determine meanings of words using context clues, and use precise language as well as figurative language.
Text: Poetry Unit The Giver by Lois Lowry
3rd 9 weeks “Making Sense of Our World”
This nine weeks, students will read an array of informational texts and other pieces of literature which focus on the unit theme. Students will also create narrative writing pieces review all previously taught standards.
Text: Oral Traditions Unit & The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
 Focus Standards: RI
KID 7.1,2,3
CS 7.4,5,6 RL
KID 7.3, CS 7.4
IKI 7.9 W
TTP 7.2,3 PDW 7.4,5
RBPK 7.7,8,9 L
CSE 7.1,2 KL 7.3
VAU 7.4,5 SL
CC 7.1,2,3
 Focus Standards: RI
IKI 7.7,8,9 RL
KID 7.1,2,3
IKI 7.7
CS 7.4,5,6 W
TTP 7.1 L
CSE 7.1,2 KL 7.3
VAU 7.4,5 SL
CC 7.1,2,3 RI
RRTC 7.10
Review all standards RL
KID 7.3
CS 7.4,5
IKI 7.9 W
RBPK 7.7 L
KL 7.3
VAU 7.4,5,6 SL
CC 7.1,2,3
PKI
 Focus Standards:
Review all previous Standards:
 RI
RRTC 7.10 RL W
RW 7.10 L
VAU 7.6 SL
PKI 7.6
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