1. 7A Homeroom/Junior High Language Arts Mr. Alex Gallant
Curriculum night 2016
7A Homeroom/Junior High Language Arts
Mr. Alex Gallant

2. About the teacher – Mr. Alex gallant
Born and raised in the Puget Sound area
Attended Eastside Catholic High School
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Graduate: Northwest University
Extracurricular interests: Baseball, Coaching, Journalism/Broadcasting, Speech Team
First year at St. Louise

3. 7th grade texts
Elements of Literature/First Course, Holt, Rinehart and Winston
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Beowulf by Robert Nye
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Various texts/handouts in class
See syllabus for full information (handed to students Wednesday or Thursday)

4. 8th grade texts
Elements of Literature/Second Course, Holt, Rinehart and Winston
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Various texts/handouts in class
See syllabus for full information (handed to students Wednesday or Thursday)

5. Reading Logs Starting with first novel in late September
Required for each novel read in class
Signed by parent
Space for notetaking
Can be used on reading quizzes

6. Additional Reading in Language Arts
Short Stories
Poetry
Speeches
Multimedia/Digital Elements
Real-World Relatability

7. Writing Activities 7th Grade 8th Grade Journal Entries Journal Entries
Free Writes
In-Class Assignments
Worksheets
Short Answer
Essays
Exams
8th Grade
Journal Entries
Free Writes
In-Class Assignments
Worksheets
Short Answer
Essays
Exams
MLA Formatted Research Paper

8. Speaking Activities Presentations (often with a partner or in groups)
Poetry Recitations (7th Grade)
Daily Participation
In-Class Discussions
Socratic Seminars
Group Participation

9. Vocabulary/Grammar/Greek & Latin Roots
Weekly Quizzes covering an assigned vocabulary, grammar, and/or roots list
Will take place every Friday (unless school conflict/event/no school day/generosity from me)
Practice earlier in the week in-class
Not meant to trick students, but rather, build language base
Will receive new lists every Monday

10. Grading Essays/Formal Writing Assignments 30% Classwork/Homework 20%
Tests/Projects 20%
Quizzes 15%
Participation/Writing Journals 15%
See syllabus for full information
CHECK SKYWARD EARLY AND OFTEN

11. Communication
Phone: (425) ext. 5428
is the preferred option
Phone not set up to receive calls during school hours
For emergencies/urgent information contact the main office and a message will be relayed
Contact information on website as well as syllabus

12. Advocate for Own learning
Always encourage students to be advocated for their own learning
Communicate with me regarding any questions/comments
Willing to be flexible if communication element is present
Please let me know if starting to get overloaded

13. Late Work/Absent Policy
50% of grade if turned in no later than 2 school days after original, scheduled due date
Extenuating circumstances can always be discussed
If absent, please check-in the morning upon returning to school
Prearrange absences if possible. Yes, sick days will inevitably happen at last moment. all junior high teachers when your child will be absent.

14. HOMEROOM INFO Room parents? Need 1 more. Field Trip Driver Forms
Allergy Information
Graduation Breakfast (planned by 7th Grade)

15. QUESTIONS?????????