Welcome to 7th Grade
Language ArtsMrs. Bateman 2015-2016
BackgroundWest Chester University
BSED - Elementary Education
Language Arts CertificationGrades 7-9
University of DelawareMED Exceptional Children & Youth
Classroom Community
Contribute responsibly
Act with integrity and respect
Accept differences in others
Achieve highest potential
• 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 BatemanRoom 187
[email protected] x5187
Mrs. Jennifer CoullRoom 185
[email protected] x5185
About the Shared Class…
Curriculum NovelsThe 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
Common Assessments
•2 Benchmark Tests – Standards Based
•Midterm & Final Exams
•PSSA Exams
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
On the “Write” Track
Warm UpsClass Novel PromptsDialogue Journals Creative Writing / BlogsInformational, Narrative & PersuasiveGoogle Drive / PrintingJohn Collins*
Word StudyWordly Wise
– Vocabulary lists are provided every other Monday.– Quizzes are given the following Wednesday.– Printed blog entries are due the Friday after each quiz.
Vocabulary development activities are used to enforce comprehension.
Focus on: Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Application
Quizlet
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.
HomeworkHomework board / website
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.
HMS Grading Philosophy
Assessments 80%Presentations & Speeches
Tests & Quizzes
Major Writing Pieces
Major Projects
Other Work 20%Homework & Classwork
Classroom Participation & Preparedness
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.
Conferences
Late October/early November
PTC Wizard
First-come, first-served basis
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
Contact Information
610-853-5900 HMS Website x5187 Faculty
I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!