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Welcome To 7 th Grade Language Arts. 2014 - 2015 School Year. Springton Lake Middle School. Mrs. Megan Snyder and Mrs. Candace Krautzel. Scope of Language Arts Curriculum. LITERATURE :. A variety of fictional novels, poetry, and short stories are included
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Welcome To 7th Grade Language Arts 2014 - 2015 School Year Springton Lake Middle School Mrs. Megan Snyder and Mrs. Candace Krautzel
Scope of Language Arts Curriculum LITERATURE: • A variety of fictional novels, poetry, and short stories are included in order to expose the children to a variety of reading genres.
Scope Continued WRITING: • Quick Writes • Poetry • Personal Narrative • Literary Text Analysis (monthly)
Policies Homework: • Monday through Thursday- students must read a minimum of 20 minutes per night. • Reading Log due every Friday. • Additional assignments will be assigned as needed. • To receive full credit, all assignments must be complete and on time. • Extra help is available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:03-3:20.
Policies Continued Make-up work: • Students are responsible for making up all work missed due to absence. • Students have two days for each day of absence to make up assignments.
Policies Continued Grading/Assessment: • Grades are based on total points (#points earned/total possible points). Students will be assessed using a variety of methods, including classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, and a monthly Literary Text Analysis.
Policies Continued Home Access Center (HAC): • Grades will be posted no later than two weeks after the assignment is collected. • If a student has a “Z,” this assignment is calculated into the average as a zero, but CAN be made up for partial credit. The grade will turn into a zero if the assignment is not submitted.
Policies Continued Conduct: • Students are expected to follow all guidelines outlined by the Rose Tree Media School District and Springton Lake Middle School. This policy includes maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for all learners.
Communication • Mrs. Snyder msnyder@rtmsd.org (610) 627-6733 • Mrs. Krautzel ckrautzel@rtmsd.org (610) 627-6619 • Websites: Access through RTMSD website