1. Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Bateman 2015-2016

2. Background West Chester University BSED - Elementary Education Language Arts Certification Grades 7-9 University of Delaware MED Exceptional Children & Youth

3. Classroom Community Contribute responsibly Act with integrity and respect Accept differences in others Achieve highest potential

4. 90 Minute Block* Homework* Independent Reading* Google Drive* Word Study A Printer Plan Quizlet.com ** Please Note: this slide is for Period 6/7 only! Mrs. Amanda Bateman Room 187 bateman@havsd.net@havsd.net 610-853-5900 x5187 Mrs. Jennifer Coull Room 185 coull@havsd.net@havsd.net 610-853-5900 x5185 About the Shared Class…

5. Curriculum Novels The Man Who Was Poe – Avi The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – Avi The Adventures of Ulysses - Bernard Evslin The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Christopher Paul Curtis The Giver - Lois Lowry Iqbal – Frances D’Adamo I Am the Cheese - Robert Cormier Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain *Anthology - Holt Elements of Literature *Mythology - D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

6. Common Assessments 2 Benchmark Tests – Standards Based Midterm & Final Exams PSSA Exams

7. Independent Reading (IR) Exposure to various genres of literature Opportunity to apply learned reading strategies & skills (literary devices / post-its) IR time in class Written IR log (weekly grade/ helps with project completion) Assortment of Book Projects & Reports

8. On the “Write” Track Warm Ups Class Novel Prompts Dialogue Journals Creative Writing / Blogs Informational, Narrative & Persuasive Google Drive / Printing John CollinsJohn Collins*

9. Word Study Wordly Wise –Vocabulary lists are provided every other Monday. –Quizzes are given the following Wednesday. –Printed blog entries are due the Friday after each quiz.blog entries Vocabulary development activities are used to enforce comprehension. Focus on: Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Application Quizlet

10. Learning Stations Learning Stations take place every Thursday for both periods. Students are in groups and rotate through 4 stations at approximately 20 minutes each. Learning Stations may vary, but generally focus on book discussion, word study, shared reading, independent reading, grammar, writing or project completion.

11. Homework Homework board / websitewebsite Things to look for: –Nightly reading of IR book –Wordly Wise packet / Quizlet study –Current unit novel and notes/packet Access to Google Drive and working printer.

12. HMS Grading Philosophy Assessments 80% Presentations & Speeches Tests & Quizzes Major Writing Pieces Major Projects Other Work 20% Homework & Classwork Classroom Participation & Preparedness

13. Missed/Late Work There is a procedure for this… Missed work is set aside until student returns. Late work is turned in with a late slip in a separate bin. Late work is often graded last, unless needed for project completion or to prepare for an assessment.

14. Conferences Late October/early November PTC Wizard First-come, first-served basis

15. How You Can Help… Create a quiet work area at home. Encourage your child to read 20 minutes a day. Encourage your child to utilize learned editing & revising skills (read aloud & highlight). Please proofread work by pointing out mistakes, but not fixing them. Encourage them to self-advocate as much as possible. Donations of supplies, scrapbook paper, books, magazines, and tissues are always very much appreciated

16. Contact Information bateman@havsd.net 610-853-5900 HMS Website x5187 Faculty I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!