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Seventh-Grade English. Welcome To Curriculum Night!. Contact Information. Kimberly Pierick Christina Cronin 472-8359 472-8357 kspieric@mpsaz.org cmcronin@mpsaz.org Thelma Franco 472-8344 tlfranco@mpsaz.org. CURRICULUM. Writing Genres. Sentence Structure Paragraph
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Seventh-Grade English Welcome To Curriculum Night!
Contact Information Kimberly Pierick Christina Cronin 472-8359 472-8357 kspieric@mpsaz.orgcmcronin@mpsaz.org Thelma Franco 472-8344 tlfranco@mpsaz.org
Writing Genres • Sentence Structure • Paragraph • Communication • Journal (Daily) • Literature Analysis • Research • Essay • Expository • Persuasive • Compare/Contrast • Cause and Effect • Narrative • Other
* Six Traits * • Ideas/Content • Organization • Word Choice • Sentence Fluency • Voice • Conventions
Grammar • Parts of Speech • Punctuation • Capitalization • Sentence Diagramming
Literature • Short Story • Fiction/Non-Fiction • Poetry • Novel • Drama • Mythology
Vocabulary • Bi-weekly Lesson and Quiz • Focus • Spelling • Context Clues • Definition • Part of Speech • Etymology • Synonym/Antonym • Application
Some Project Examples • Research • Antiques • Candy Creations • Six Trait Hero/Nemesis • Novel • Movie Poster • Game Show • Book Jacket • Music C.D. • Trading Cards • Other
Supplies • Notebook: Spiral (Journal) • Folder (two pocket) • Loose-Leaf Paper • Pencils • Pens (Blue or Black, Colored) • Colored Pencils • Planner-Provided
EN15 Foundation for future courses Fast-paced Extension of standards More creative writing Project-based Parental support is essential Exemplary behavior is expected Difficulty level is medium to high Highly motivated students Semester commitment How does ELP differ from General English?