English Language Arts 7th Grade
MRS. P. REDUS
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Information about your childs ELA class
INFORMATION ABOUT MRS. REDUS’ ELA CLASS
What are the goals
for Languae Arts?
I want your children to become avid readers and
writers. This requires daily commitment from both the teacher and parent(s). Like
the well known proverb states: “It takes a village to
raise a child.” I look forward to your assistance
with helping me to help your child reach his or her
fullest potential.
ELA GOAL
What supplies do I need for your
class?
• Blue or black pens ONLY!• 1 section in your 3”
binder for ELA• A blue spiral notebook
• Agenda Book• Loose leaf/notebook
paper• Glue
• Personal 3 hole punch• Public Library Card
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS
What is the policy for makeup work?
As soon as the student enters the classroom, he/she should
go directly to the “Missed Work” board. They should
read the chart, and take any materials that are in the days folder that they missed. This makes it easy for them to see what they missed. It is up to
the student to ask any questions if something is not
clear to them.
ABSENT/MISSED WORK POLICY
What Materials
will we use this year in ELA class?
• Large Literature Textbook: Literature Georgia Treasures by
Glencoe course 2• Small Grammar
textbook: Grammar and Composition Handbook
by Glencoe• Workbook: Grammar and
Language Workbook Grade 7 by Glencoe
STUDENT RESOURCES & TEXTBOOKS
What is the daily homework in Mrs. Redus’
ELA class?
• Every night students MUST read for at least 20 minutes and
record the number of pages read on their reading log.
• Students must also review information learned that day in
class to be prepared for upcoming quizzes/tests.
• Parents, please make sure your child is working on something from each of his/her classes
every night!
HOMEWORK
DATE START TIME
END TIME
Starting Page
Stopping Page
Number of Pages Read
Brief Summary of your reading (Use adjectives and vivid verbs in your summary)
Parent Initials
READING LOG EXAMPPLE
STUDENT NAME:________________________ Period______BOOKTITLE:____________________________________________AUTHOR(S):________________________________________ #OF Book PAGES in the book_________
There are 5 basic areas we will cover in ELA class under the guidelines of
Georgia’s state standards:1. READING & LITERATURE (R1, R2, R3)
2. WRITING(W1, W2, W3, W4)
3. CONVENTIONS(C1)
4. LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND VIEWING(LSV1, LSV2)
5. READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM(RC1, RC2,RC3,RC4)
* You are able to go onto www.georgiastandards.org and navigate through it to view the standards your child is
expected to master.
STATE STANDARDS
R1RC2W1W2W4C1LSV2
Essential Questions•How does summer reading promote a love for reading?•Why is it important to assess my knowledge before starting my academic journey?
Essential Understandings•Students must develop a love for reading if they are to become life-long learners. •Assessments help students navigate their academic path for learning.
StandardsEssential Questions/Enduring
Understandings
CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7TH GRADE
2011-2012
Tasks• Summer Reading Project – We begin presentations tomorrow!• Baseline Writing• Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) = Lexile Score• Welcome• Rules & Expectations
CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7TH GRADE
2011-2012
OStandards•R1 a-f, h
•R2a, b, d
•C1 a, c, d, f-h
•RC2 a-f
•RC3 a-c
•RC4 b, c
•W1
•W4
•W2
•LSV1 a-l
•LSV2 b, b-d
Essential Questions
•How does a reader gain meaning from literary texts?
•What do good readers do before, during, and after reading literary texts to increase comprehension?
•How does a reader use characteristics of various types of literary texts to improve understanding?
•How do we know which organizational structure is best for our writing?
•How do I grab the reader’s attention and maintain I throughout my writing?
•How do we effectively focus our writing?
Essential Understandings
•Language captures and records human aspirations and imagination, evoking both emotion and reason.
•Literature conveys the depth of human experience, reflecting diverse cultures and common heritage.
Unit 2 – Narrative
CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7TH GRADE
2011-2012
Tasks• narrative writing in portfolio
• Common Assessment
• myth vs. fable vs. folk tale vs. tall tale vs. legend
• Subject-Verb / Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Test
• The Highway Man Vocabulary TASK
• Thank You Ma’am *suggested text*
• Charles *suggested text*
• Amigo Brothers *suggested text*
• Fish Cheeks
• Narrative (Autobiographical)
• The War of the Wall
CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7TH GRADE
2011-2012
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING
WITH YOU ALL!