Mrs. Fountain
Language Arts Grade 7
2009-2010
Materials
List:
Loose-leaf
paper for binder (need dividers)
#2
pencils for all class work
Pens
– only when assigned
2
folders with pockets, prongs, and loose-leaf paper
Student
agenda
Student
ID
Reading
Renaissance book
*All
notes taken in class are to be kept in the language arts section of the
binder. Students will be tested on this
material and it should remain in their binders until they are told otherwise.
*One
pocket folder will hold all bellwork.
Students are to bring this folder, along with their binders, to class
daily. Students will be allowed to
discard bellwork at the end of each nine weeks.
*The
other pocket folder will hold student writing.
It will be kept in the classroom.
*During
the year, projects will require additional materials. I will give ample notice when these materials
are needed. The directions for all major
projects/reports will be put in writing so that students and parents will
clearly understand all expectations. It
also helps for your child to have a dictionary and thesaurus at home to use for
work outside of the classroom.
Reading
Renaissance:
Each
student is required to read six books in their reading zone each quarter. Two of the six books should be non-fiction. Once a book is finished, the student will
take an Accelerated Reader test to show that they have read and understand the
book. A grade of at least 70% is
considered passing. Parents, please make sure that your child is reading at home nightly. Reading
Renaissance counts 10% of the language arts grade.
Homework:
Homework
assignments will be written on board daily.
Students are to copy assignments into agenda when directed to do
so. Homework policy: Day due – 100% of grade given, Late one day –
75% of grade given, Late two days – 50% of grade given, Third day – 0 – no
credit given.
Grading
scale:
Tests/Projects:
- 30%
Homework
– 20%
Classwork
– 20%
Quizzes
– 20%
Reading
Renaissance – 10%
Classroom
Wish List: notebook paper, construction paper, pencils, tape, glue sticks, hand
sanitizer, Kleenex, paper towels, Reading Renaissance books – YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
*
I have a small classroom library for Reading Renaissance that I will be
building throughout the year. We
appreciate any contribution. The
Accelerated Reader booklist can be accessed online.
NOTES
· Reading Renaissance: Each student is required to read six books in
their
reading zone each quarter.
Two of the six books should be non-fiction. Once
a book is finished, the student will take an Accelerated
Reader test to show
that they have read and understand the book. A grade of at least 70% is
considered passing.
Any student earning a grade lower than a 70 on an
individual test will need to discuss alternative testing
with the teacher. RR
logs are GREEN and are located in the language arts section
of your child’s
binder. Reading
Renaissance counts 10% of language arts grade.
· Notebooks should be organized.
· Students must have agendas and wear
ID’s each day.
· Students must bring at least one
Reading Renaissance book to class daily.
· In plans, S means Student Activity. T
means Teacher Activity, and B
Means Both.
· RS
means Reading Strategy, WS means Writing
Strategy,
and WS (bold)
means Graded Writing Strategy.
· SB
means SmartBoard Activity.
· Learning styles: A means auditory. V means visual.
K
means kinesthetic.
· Underneath the Evaluation
section of lesson plans, the type of
grade will be specified:
TO means Teacher Observation, TG means
Test Grade, QG means Quiz Grade, DG means Daily Grade,
and
HG
means Homework Grade.
STANDARDS TARGETED FIRST QUARTER:
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Writing: 7-4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.2,
5.3
OBJECTIVES:
The student will:
· Read a variety of fiction and
nonfiction selections
· Review grammar/reading skills daily
· Maintain, update, and learn literary
terms for seventh grade
· Apply reading strategies in order to
better understand text
· Write in response to literature read
and discussed in class
· Research and write about topics
MATERIALS:
· Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
book
· Vocabulary and Spelling books
· The
Language of Literature Interactive Reader
· Buckle Down PACT
· The
Language of Literature, McDougal-Littell
· Language Network
· Language Transparencies
· Use It! Don’t Lose it. A Daily Language Practice
·
· Scope magazine
· Reader’s Digest
· Overhead projector, computer, dry
erase board, Smart Board
· Books on tape and CD
TEACHER’S EXPECTATIONS AND RULES
FOR BEHAVIOR
1.
Sharpen pencil, if needed, before late bell rings. Misuse of pencil sharpener will result in its
removal from the class.
2. Be seated and begin bellwork.
3.
Follow direction with a spirit of cooperation; raise hand before
speaking.
4.
Be prepared.
Bring needed materials to class daily.
5.
Be respectful to teachers, classmates, staff,
and all property; keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
CONSEQUENCES
1.
Warning: Verbal/nonverbal
2.
Student conference
3.
Lunch detention/parent contact
4.
Office referral
· I am looking forward to a great year
with our 7th-graders. Please
e-mail me if you have
any
questions regarding the lesson plan, homework, or your child’s progress.
My
e-mail address is SFountain@fsd1.org
Susanne Fountain
Lesson Plans
7th Grade E/LA
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Week
of November
23rd-November 27th |
Student/Teacher Activities |
Assessment |
Homework Read
a minimum of 30 minutes a night. |
Materials |
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Monday |
*Complete
Bellwork:
Daily Language Practice and WOW (Leisure)(S)(RS)(WS) (SB) (V)(A)(K) *Work on
Final Copy of essay (S)(WS) (V)(A)(K) *SSR
(Sustained Silent Reading) (B)(RS) (V) |
*Teacher
Observation *Q&A *Essay
(TG) |
*Read AR
book. |
*SmartBoard *Computer *Bellwork Folder *Writing
Folder *Binders *Pencil *AR Book |
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Standards
and Indicators |
7-4The student will create written
work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization,
effective use of voice, and correct use of conventions of written Standard
American English. 7-4.2Use
complete sentences in a variety of types: simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex. 7-4.4Use
the conventions of written Standard American English. 7-4.7Spell
correctly using Standard American English. 7-4.3Create
multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting
details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs. 7-4.5Revise
writing to improve clarity, tone, voice, and the development of ideas. 7-4.6Edit
for the correct use of written Standard American English, including ellipses
and parentheses. 7-3The student will use word
analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently. 7-1 The student will read and
comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print formats. 7-1.9
Read independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure. 7-2 The student will read and
comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats. 7-2.8
Read independently for extended periods of time to gain information. |
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Tuesday Library Time – Last 15 minutes of
class |
*Complete
Bellwork:
Daily Language Practice and WOW : Leisure(S)(RS)(WS) (SB) (V)(A)(K) *Share
“Thankful” Essays with classmates (S)(RS)(WS) (V)(A)(K) *Library
Day! Students who have not taken the Seedfolks AR
test may do so at this time. |
*Teacher Observation *Q&A |
*Read AR
book. |
*SmartBoard *Computer *Bellwork Folder *Writing
Folder *Reading
Log *Pencil *AR Book |
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Standards and Indicators |
7-4The student will create written
work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective
use of voice, and correct use of conventions of written Standard American
English. 7-4.2Use
complete sentences in a variety of types: simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex. 7-4.4Use
the conventions of written Standard American English. 7-4.7Spell
correctly using Standard American English. 7-3The student will use word
analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently. 7-1 The student will read and
comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and non-print formats. 7-1.9
Read independently for extended periods of time to derive pleasure. 7-2 The student will read and
comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats. 7-2.8
Read independently for extended periods of time to gain information. |
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Thursday Happy Thanksgiving! |
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