7th Grade ELA Syllabus 2017-2018

Ms. Sneed

Email: freya.sneed@cobbk12.org

Course Description: In Seventh Grade English Language Arts, students continue to develop an appreciation of written and spoken language. They expand

their use of descriptive words and complex sentences, as well as their choices of modes of writing. Throughout seventh grade, students increase their ability to

critique constructively their own work as well as the work of others. Students use oral language, written language, and media and technology for expressive,

informational, argumentative, critical, and literary purposes. Students use the stages of the writing process to write clear, coherent compositions that develop

an idea or tell a story.

Reading and Literature

Students will read and analyze a variety of literary texts such as poetry, drama, short stories, novels, and nonfiction to acquire an understanding of the conventions of each form.

Students will read and analyze a variety of informational texts to develop an understanding of organizational structures, such as cause and effect or comparison-contrast, and graphic features, such as diagrams and illustrations that are typically found in nonfiction.

Students will acquire new vocabulary and use it effectively in reading and writing.

Students will recognize and trace the development of the author’s argument for and against an issue.

Reading Across the Curriculum

Students will read the equivalent of one million words per year from a

variety of subject areas.

Writing

Students write to prove, report, and describe. An emphasis

is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly

expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence.

Students will use technology to research topics and to produce various products such as essays and presentations.

Language

Students will learn and apply the rules of Standard English in written and oral language.

Listening, Speaking, and Viewing

Students will participate in effective oral interaction with the teacher and with other students.

Students will listen to and view various forms of media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express ideas.

7th Grade GRADING:

Summative Assessments:

Tests/Projects/Essays/Performance Tasks

40%

Formative Assessments:

Quizzes/Performance Tasks/Vocabulary Checks

30%

Daily Work:

Journals/Portfolios/Conventions Studies

20%

Homework/Practice:

TOD/Interactive Notebook/Warm-up/Bell-Ringers

10%

LATE WORK / MAKE-UP WORK: Students are required to turn assignments in on time. Students who turn in late

assignments will be subject to partial credit. Students who miss assignments because of an absence will have an

opportunity to make up missed work. Students are given one calendar day for each day absence + one day to turn in the

work. It is each student’s responsibility to check with the teacher about any make-up work.

*Please note that the cost of replacing a textbook is $82.*

Scheduled Help Sessions:

Help sessions will be held on mornings at 8:15 and other times upon request.

*Please note that syllabus is subject to change.

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