2012-2013 school year team 7.1. seventh-grade overview - matt marston math curriculum – jen...
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SEVENTH GRADE
2012-2013 School Year
Team 7.1
TONIGHT
Seventh-Grade overview - Matt Marston Math curriculum – Jen Foreman Social Studies curriculum – Cindy Meyers Language Arts & Literature – Amy Routhier Science curriculum – Cindy Milone
SEVENTH GRADE Block Scheduling: A-Days, B-Days, Regular-Days
Schedule rotates through ‘A’ & ‘B’ Days Math & Science affected Social Studies (not blocked), Literature, Language Arts, Homeroom
or BOC, Encore classes everyday Help available on ‘off’ days
MAPS testing Testing done ‘on-line’ at school (reading & math) Computer Adaptive Tests (more accurate results) More immediate feedback Multiple test sessions throughout the year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Illinois Standards Achievement Test: ISAT Testing scheduling for March 2013
(Math, Reading, Science) Last year’s results will go home soon
Home Access updates Issued about every 3 weeks Reports focus on grades
Behavior Students expected to be:
Safe – Responsible - Respectful ‘Blue’ Slips
Warning (3+ in a quarter = detention) Kudos
Well done! Assignments
Quality work is expected Late Assignments
‘Green’ Slips Min. 20% off Multiple late assignments will result in a
detention
SEVENTH-GRADE POLICIES
Kudos
Use these two tabs to check scores.
Classwork is a view of the gradebook
Interim Progress are progress reports.
HOME ACCESS
OUTSIDE OF CLASS WORK
Agenda Filled in everyday, for every subject Neat & Accurate Check off work as it is completed
Assume students have homework About an hour to two each night Daily assignments, projects, study,
read, journal List of assignments available on-line:
(lz95.org/mss)
JOYS & CHALLENGES OF TEENAGERS
Home Work Time Set aside time everyday Distraction-free work area
Encourage your child to: prioritize – time management be organized – Binder develop good study skills ask questions use his notes effective effort – try participate in extra-curricula
activities Breakfast Sleep -(experts recommend 9 hours)
HOW TO HELP…
• Effective Effort – it’s not enough just to “try hard.”
• Time – a willingness to spend the time needed to finish the job well. Spending more time doesn’t necessarily result in more effort; one needs to use time efficiently.
• Focus – concentrate only on the work (remove distractions, phone, television, etc.).
• Strategies – the knowledge and skills used to complete tasks successfully and “get smarter.” If one approach isn’t working, keep trying different ways until you find one that works. Strategies such as: SQ3R, graphic organizers, summarizing, Cornell notes, mnemonic devices, etc.
• Resourcefulness – knowing where to go and whom to ask for help when you’re really stuck. Check your notes, on-line sources, friends, family, etc.
• Use of feedback – look carefully at responses to your work so you know exactly what to fix or areas you could work on in the future.
• Commitment & Persistence – be determined to finish and do good work. If one approach isn’t working, try different ones until you find one that works. Stick with it.
AREAS TO ENCOURAGE…
SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS TRIP
Overnight trip to Illinois’s Capital Functions of government Three branches of government Civil War & Abraham Lincoln
Sights: Lincoln’s Home, Law Office, Tomb,
Library, Museum; New Salem Village; New and Old State Capitals; and War Monuments
This year October 4 & 5 Leave early Thursday, return late
afternoon on Friday Information sent home – more to
come
7th Grade Mathematics
HOMEWORK
1 name/ date/ period/pg#1 used pencil1 problem written out3 show work (EVERY
problem!)3 correct work (EVERY
wrong problem!)1 colored pen to correct (not blue, black, or yellow!)
**All homework is out of 10 points!** Homework link… lz95.org/mss
3 Ways to make corrections:1. Separate sheet marked corrections 2. Fix it in the problem
3. Re-do the problem
Corrections…continued
MATH OVERVIEW An important website you need to be familiar with is…
www.classzone.comHere you can find: Extra practice sheets ‘eservices’ to see pre-algebra book E-tutor Online book
‘online book’ to see course 2
MATH OVERVIEW CONTINUED…
Students WILL need to study for their math tests this year…a difficult jump from 6th grade
Study tips in the expectations sheet (and online)Some students haven’t felt the need to study for math tests in previous years - studying will need to be done this year in order to receive the grades you desire. Here are a few tips on how to study for a test: Go through each section of the chapter (use your notes, but
have your book next to you) Look for vocabulary words (figure out words you don’t
know) Do a lot of practice problems! (go back and forth if possible) Go through the steps of specific concepts Talk through the process to show you know it well enough to
explain Don’t wait until the night before to study!! (I try to give at
least a week advance notice of a test)
7th Grade Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES
Objective: To understand the events, trends, individuals, and movements that shape the world
Theme: Emergence of a Culture
Texts: handouts and small books focusing on areas of the world
Overview: The World – Past to Present. With an emphasis on: Government Types Economic Systems Political Systems United States Constitution Africa Europe Russia Latin America
SOCIAL STUDIES OVERVIEW
First Quarter Content Government United States Constitution Constitution Test
Second Quarter Content Europe & Russia
Third Quarter Content The continent of Africa and its
diverse nations Fourth Quarter Content
Latin America
7th Grade Language Arts
COMPOSITION AND REVISION
Paragraphs Building from basic paragraph structure to thoughtful elaboration and
support Essays (narrative, persuasive, expository)
Approaches to introductory paragraphs using Dialogue Facts/statistics Strong visual image Personal experiences Questions Noting common misconceptions
Six Traits Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency,
Conventions
PoetryLetters
News ArticlesShort-StoriesMemoirReading Response
CONVENTIONS
Spelling rules No Excuse Words
Vocabulary development Roots, prefixes, and suffixes
Grammar Knowing how the parts of speech can
improve your writing
7th Grade Literature
READING/LITERATURE
Clarifying Comparing/contrasting Connecting to prior
experiences Inferencing (including
generalizing and drawing conclusions)
Predicting
Questioning the text
Recognizing author’s purpose
Seeing causal relationships
Summarizing Visualizing
Creating Competent Readers
READING/LITERATURE
Plot Point of
view Character Theme Setting Conflict
Figurative Language Simile & Metaphor Imagery Symbolism Foreshadowing Irony
Literary Elements
POSSIBLE NOVELS
Roll of Thunder Watsons go to
Birmingham Out of the Dust Devil’s Arithmetic Love that Dog Charlotte Doyle Abraham Lincoln: a
Photobiography
The Westing Game Flight 116 is Down Getting Away with
Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case
Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
Touching Spirit Bear The Outsiders
INDEPENDENT READING
Reading is important and we want to foster a love of reading.
Remind your children to stay up to date with their Independent Reading.
Make sure he checks out and renew his library books in a timely manner.
7th Grade Science
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Inquiry Based Application of the
Scientific Method Spiral Approach
Earth Science Life Science Physical Science
TOPICS COVERED
Scientific Method Study of the Fox River Watershed Study of Matter Using Dry Ice
Investigations Study of Cells, Cell Processes, Genetics
and Heredity Study of Rocks and Minerals,
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Plate Tectonics
Study of Protists, Bacteria, and Viruses
HOW CAN A JUNIOR SCIENTIST BE PREPARED FOR MY SCIENCE CLASS?
Always bring your Science Binder.
Follow lab safety procedures. Read and follow directions. Homework should be
completed and turned in at the start of class.
SOME CONTACT INFO
Foreman Jen [email protected]
(847) 540-2748
Marston Matt [email protected]
(847) 540-2742
Meyers Cynthia [email protected]
(847) 540-2726
Milone Cynthia [email protected]
(847) 540-2715
Mosoff Sue [email protected]
(847) 540-2737
Routhier (Cohen)
(847) 540-4631
Wilmot Kristin [email protected]
(847) 540-4649