1. 7th Grade English
Ms. Mann

2. 3…2…1 Three adjectives to describe your child
Two things I should know about your child (and may not know already)
One question you still have

3. Course Overview Writing intensive
Recognizing author’s style, purpose and choice in our reading, and then emulating it
Understanding the real-world importance of grammar and written communication
Building a rich vocabulary in order to help express complex ideas effectively

4. What to look forward to…
Literature: The Call of the Wild, I, Juan de Pareja, short stories, poetry
Writing: narrative, informative, persuasive, memoir, writing folder, the Writer’s Notebook
Speaking: developing oral confidence

5. Grading
Writing – The Writer’s Notebook, and the Writing Folder (published, process pieces of writing)
Homework– reading, revising or finishing written assignments, finishing classwork
Tests / Quizzes – reading checks, unit tests, vocabulary, grammar
Portfolio– a student-produced collection of learning, writing and growth as a student this year

6. What am I going to do to make your son/daughter successful?
Scaffolding
Real world connections
Routines
Variety
Choice
Technology
Empowerment

7. What if my son/daughter needs help?
Extra Help with Ms. Mann:
Morning Clinic before school, 7:25-7:55am
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Lunch time munch and thinks
Contact me! Let’s work together.

8. How to get in touch with me…
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