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7th Grade Language Arts. Mrs. Bakos. Agenda. Materials Daily Procedures Homework Grade Breakdown Curriculum Overview. Materials. Binder with dividers Sturdy folder - Pencil pouch Blue/Black Pens Pencil Post-its. Daily Procedures. Do Now Homework check
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7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Bakos
Agenda Materials Daily Procedures Homework Grade Breakdown Curriculum Overview
Materials Binder with dividers Sturdy folder - Pencil pouch Blue/Black Pens Pencil Post-its
Daily Procedures Do Now Homework check Reading Workshop/Writing Workshop Conferencing
Homework Written on the board daily Students may receive partial credit for late work. Is given 4-5 times a week Ongoing work Independent Reading Book Entries
Grading Reading (30%) quizzes, tests and responses Writing (30%) drafts, essays, organizers Vocabulary/Grammar (30%)- assessments Homework and Readiness (10%): daily homework/independent practice
Reading and Writing Curriculum Minilesson Active Engagement Independent Work/ Student Conferences Share
Literature Selected by students based on interest and reading ability Individual reads, partner reads, book clubs Conferences Responses
Reading Units Launch- realistic fiction and signposts Dystopian/Fantasy Reading Non-fiction research clubs Developing analytical reading practices Poetry Tackling Complex Text- Holocaust Unit
Writing Units Launch/Writing realistic fiction Raising the level of reading notebooks (literary analysis focusing on theme) Research-based argumentative essay Compare/contrast essay Poetry Multigenre response
Vocabulary Greek and Latin roots Centers: Writing, Study Tools, Visual, Word Growth Academic vocabulary
Grammar Accountable within writing lessons Minilessons with opportunities to practice the skills in centers and in own writing Adaptive Website (www.noredink.com) Assessments
Google Classroom We will be using Google Classroom for a number of our assignments. Provides an opportunity to give feedback regarding work Students can share work with their teacher and classmates Assignments are posted. Often notes and helpful websites are also accessible through Google Classroom.
Contact information Email is the most effective way to contact me: bakos@coltsneckschools.org 732-946-0055 extension 5535