1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Grade 7 Grade 7 English Team 704 - Ken Murray 705 - Bernadette Hobin 706 – Donna Olsen 707 – Jodi Robinson Physical Education – Dale Arsenault, Jocelyn Newton, Dave Brown Core French – Ashley Kelly Math Support - Tara Kenney Student Support Teacher - Stephanie White

2. Overview * Communication ✴ The Curriculum ✴ Assessment & Evaluation Powerschool/Gradebook ✴ Collaboration Working together to ensure success ✴ Question and Answer

3. Communication ✴ Teacher e-mails murrayk@hrsb.ca * School Website http://www.rockylakejuniorhigh.ednet.ns.ca/ * Class Website http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/murray1/ * Phone 832-8952 * Power School – monitor attendance, academic progress * Newsletters * Report Cards *Parent Teacher

4. Grade 7 Curriculum Specific curriculum outcomes for each subject can be linked directly from our class/school web pages. http://socrates.acadiau.ca/courses/educ/reid/CurrGuides/grade_7.pdf Tonight is meant to provide a brief, but concise, summary/outline of the Grade Seven curriculum in: ✴ English Language Arts *Math*Science ✴ Social Studies *Healthy Living*Core French ✴ Physical Education*Band / Elective You’ll also hear from:Math Support Teacher Student Support Teacher

5. English 7 The 3 Strands: ✴ Reading and Viewing ✴ Speaking and Listening ✴ Writing and Representing 5-paragraph essay writing Novel Study Response Writing (3 R Method) Short story analysis Character Study Article Analysis Qualities of Writing (The Six Traits) The Writing Process Elements of Fiction (plot, theme, etc.) Graphic Representations Independent Reading and Novel Study Oral Speaking / Presentation Skills Spot /Quick Writes (We do LOTS of these) Please read with your child; they’re not too old!

6. Social Studies 7 Changing Your World Investigating Empowerment ✴ Economic Empowerment Economics, poverty, standard of living, budgeting, income demographics, RSP/MTG calculators, sectors of economy,, diversified economies, First Nations vs Newcomers economies, Historical context - The Fur Trade ✴ Political Empowerment Map of Canada over time, B.N.A (British North America), Daily life of peoples of B.N.A, Reform, Push for Responsible Govn’t, Confederation, The BNA Act ✴ Cultural Empowerment Canada grows (Provinces, territories join, Manitoba (The Red River Settlement, Louis Riel, The Metis), MacDonald’s National Policy, Canadian Pacific Railway, Disempowerment of Aboriginals and new Immigrants Societal Empowerment Everyday life at the turn of the century, Impact of the Industrial Revolution, Empowerment of Women and Social reform early 20 th century National Empowerment Canada becomes independent, Canada’s participation in WWI, Impact of WWI on Canada and her people

7. Healthy Living 7 Three Units of Study:  Healthy Relationships  Healthy Community  Healthy Self

8. Math 7 Math topics this year include: » exponents »Scientific notation »Algebra »Pi »Geometry »Fractions, decimals, percents »Integers »And the other favourites! Extra Help – Wednesdays at lunch Math Club – Fridays at lunch Friday’s “Math Challenge” – a friendly bi-weekly problem solving competition Calculators Ruler Pencils Whiteboard markers

9. Science 7 Four Units: Earth’s Crust Heat Mixtures and Pure Substances Ecosystems Aside from completing projects, assignments, tests, etc., each term students will present: Science in the News A Scientist Study Students will also participate in lab experiments. FYI: the first project on the Earth’s Crust has been assigned!

10. Core French 7 ✴ Communication Listening, following directions, conversations and discussions, descriptions, reports, finding information, planning, justifying, organizing, evaluating, writing Linguistic Elements Participate in class activities, use appropriate verbs, nouns, adverbs and adjectives ✴ Editing Work Use partial sentences, repetition and paraphrases, ask questions and self-correct ✴ Appreciation of Francophone culture Name and locate French-speaking communities in Canada and around the world, describe Acadian culture and identify francophone customs and events

11. Physical Education 7 Curriculum Plan 2013-2014 Activity/UnitSCO September Cooperative & Low-Organized Games Sport Experience Active Living Flag Football Sport Experience October Fitness Activities Active Living Stuntnastics Dance Gymnastics November Handball Sport Experience Volleyball Sport Experience December Cooperative & Low-Organized Games Sport Experience Active Living Tchoukball Sport Experience January Inter-Lacrosse Sport Experience Fitness Activities Active Living Tennis Sport Experience Basketball Sport Experience February Fitness Activities Active Living Badminton Sport Experience Outdoor Education March Cooperative & Low-Organized Games Sport Experience Active Living Track & Field Sport Experience Active Living Ultimate Frisbee Sport Experience April GPS/Compass Outdoor Education Cooperative & Low-Organized Games Sport Experience Fitness Activities Active Living May Outdoor Education Soccer Sport Experience June Non-Contact Rugby Sport Experience Cooperative & Low-Organized Games Sport Experience Active Living

12. Math Support 7 ✴ Not resource support. Offering curriculum based support. ✴ Extra help/ tutoring sessions every Wednesday afterschool 2:40-3:40. All students welcome. ✴ Math Club every Friday from 11:50-12:30. All students welcome.

13. Student Support Teacher

14. Code Report card Description of Student Achievement on Expected Learning Outcomes A The student demonstrates achievement with thorough understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. B The student demonstrates achievement with good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. C The student demonstrates achievement with basic understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. D The student demonstrates achievement with limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes. The student has not met expectations. 4 (Really Got It!) In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills. 3 (Got it!) Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills. 2 (Not yet! Nearly There!) Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills. 1 (Not yet!) Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills. R.L.J.H 4 Point Assessment Rubric Grade 7

15. Powerschool / Gradebook It is your ‘portal’ into your child’s academic results. It requires a unique username and password https://sishrsb.ednet.ns.ca/teachers/gradebook/home.html

16. How can you help ? Monitor homework (“talk” and monitor class websites) Monitor child’s progress… track effort and performance Encourage routines (homework habits?) Provide support with homework (if necessary) Sign all tests/quizzes (there should be no surprises!) Read notices, sign, and return ASAP (if necessary) Communicate / Ask Questions Model, promote, and encourage reading !! Working Together

17. Your Grade 7 Team thanks you for your support.