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TEAM 7D
Science & Social Studies: Mrs. IrwinMath & Social Studies: Mrs. PeerlessLanguage Arts & Social Studies: Ms. WhiteReading & Social Studies: Mrs. Suggs
Science – Mrs. Irwin
•Units:•Ecology•Cells and Heredity•Adaptations over time
Science Fair Project-required for Advanced
Cell projects after Christmas break
Social StudiesWe will be discussing the
following regions: Southwest Asia (the
Middle East) Asia Africa
Region highlights: Geography Culture History Government Religion Economy
Students will complete several projects throughout the year. All projects count as test grades.
Social Studies Current Events
We have current event assignments for each unit of study. Expect about 2-3 current events per unit.
These should be from a reliable news source. Students must document the source used.
Common Core Our areas of study did not change, but the type
of questions on the test have changed. More critical thinking is required with written
response questions instead of just multiple choice.
Math – Mrs. Peerless
Topics of Study: Numbers and
Operations Expressions &
Equations Geometry Probability Process Skills
Placement for 8th grade is based on the county rubric which includes: Yearly Average Previous Standardized
Tests Scores
Think Through Math - TTMReplaced Successmaker.I strongly encourage students to use extra class
time and literacy to do TTM. Students can access this program from home. If students complete 10 lessons (pre to post test) in 9
weeks, they will receive an extra credit quiz grade.Other Information:
I offer tutoring as needed. Students must see me to schedule this and get a pass for the agenda.
If a student fails a quiz or test, test corrections are allowed. The highest grade they will receive is a 75%.
Reading
Reading Logs are different. Students record passed RC quizzes for each term. Parents will sign those instead of the weekly log.
Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) – determines Lexile scores
Reading Counts (RC) Millionaire Book Club Spanish placement for 8th
grade Based on county rubric Reading average and
standardized test scores are a part of the rubric.
Students may read novels 100 points below their lexile. There is not a limit on how high they may go.
Students with lexiles above 1000 may read 950 level books and above.
Advanced-4 independent RC books per term.
On-Level-3 independent RC book per term.
Independent reading grade (IR)-weekly grade for in class/media center reading time.
Book Fair
October 5th – 9th (7:30 A.M.-4 P.M.)
Proceeds help buy new books for our Media Center
Mrs. West is in need of parent volunteers. Email her or stop by tonight
to get the volunteer paperwork.
Language Arts – Ms. White
Grammar We will focus on the
use of correct grammar/mechanics to improve writing.
Vocabulary/ Spelling We will have
alternating vocabulary & spelling lessons weekly.
Writing Writing Process
through personal narrative
Informational/Expository Writing
Persuasive/argumentative Writing
Technical Writing
7th Grade Reminders
Sign agenda daily and make sure your student is writing essential items!
Send a note when a student is absent Checkout the website for teacher pages,
homework, contact information, etc. Email is the best way for contact. We can
check email several times a day. 7th grade behavior point card is on page 10.
Please review this weekly to help us maximize your child’s success.
7th Grade Information Continued
GO – Grizzly Opportunity. Students failing Reading and Math at first quarter progress report or any report card will enter GO.
Other screening tests may also place students into GO.
Benchmarks for all subjects are now test grades.
You can find a link to current standards for all subjects on the county website if you would like more details about the current curriculum.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
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