Seventh Grade ELA

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by Frankie Harris1 view·Updated Oct 6, 2020
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  1. welcome to seventh grade language arts.
  2. We will be reading one novel per marking period this
  3. year. While I encourage my students to read for enjoyment,
  4. the students will not be required to participate in free
  5. reading. There will be extra credit opportunities for the students
  6. who do choose to read independent novels.
  7. We will be tackling grammar through the dune ounce.
  8. A different grammar topic will be introduced every Monday.
  9. Practice and notes will be provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
  10. Thursdays, and a quiz will end the lesson on Fridays.
  11. Vocabularies introduced daily in the form of the word of
  12. the day We're exploring Greek and Latin roots and affixes.
  13. When we reached 20 words and assessment will occur for
  14. our assessment.
  15. We will alternate between a choice board assignment and acquits
  16. in writing.
  17. The five paragraph essay form and structure is paramount, so
  18. we will be working on a solid introductory paragraph, a
  19. comprehensive thesis statement, thorough body paragraphs and a well thought
  20. out conclusion expectations.
  21. Whether your child attends class remotely or in person, these
  22. air a few things that will help us all succeed.
  23. Patience. Things have a way of happening at precisely the
  24. wrong time.
  25. we all know this, but seventh graders let these obstacles
  26. prevent them from doing their best.
  27. With that in mind, please encourage your child to roll
  28. with the punches and accept things beyond their control.
  29. Promptness being on time is important.
  30. We all know this.
  31. So I encourage my students to log on to their
  32. zoom class within five minutes of the start of the
  33. class period.
  34. I realized all clocks are not necessarily on the same
  35. exact time.
  36. And it is sometimes hard to tell exactly when classes
  37. starting preparedness.
  38. Our iPads work best when they're fully charged.
  39. So charge those ipads positivity.
  40. Earlier this week, I gave this quote to my advisory
  41. class. Your attitude, not your attitude, will determine your altitude.
  42. Helping students see that their attitude can help them overcome
  43. Some of the more difficult obstacles will be a big
  44. plus in their education and their future endeavors.
  45. Politeness. Remember the golden rule.
  46. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
  47. Productivity managing the day All assignments are presented electronically.
  48. There is a daily agenda on Google classroom every day
  49. on the agenda.
  50. There are links to worksheets, brain pops, Prezi presentations and
  51. more grading and extra help.
  52. English language arts follows the BCS grading policy.
  53. 50% of the grade is made up of tests, projects
  54. and essays, 35% is made up of quizzes and 15%
  55. is made up of homeworks.
  56. Due to the current circumstances, I do not assign additional
  57. homework from the classwork were given so students can receive
  58. full points.
  59. The grammar do nails will count as a five point
  60. homework grade per week for extra credit.
  61. The various there will be various activities revolving around the
  62. free reading of independent novels.
  63. Extra help is available to students who email me and
  64. ask for extra help.
  65. It will be I will be available on Tuesdays and
  66. Thursdays in 10 minute blocks to 1 41 45 to
  67. 2 15 contact.
  68. So contacting me would be easiest via email.
  69. My email address is on the screen.
  70. Harris F at BCS Berlin dot work I am Frankie
  71. Harris. I have been teaching in Berlin Community School for
  72. 25 years, and I am looking forward to the challenge.
  73. Is teaching your seventh graders Brinks Have a great night
  74. and here's Mrs Shoot him