7th Grade Language Arts, 2016-2017
Dannette Craft
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Reid Parkes
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Course Introduction: Seventh grade Language Arts is designed to
further student excellence in reading, writing and critical analysis of literary
passages.
Absences:
Absent students are expected to keep up to date on class work and homework. It is the student’s
responsibility to retrieve any missed homework from the homework bin or from the teacher.
In the case of a lengthy illness, parents are encouraged to pick up books and assignments from the
office. For each excused absence, the student will have one extra day to complete the assignment.
(EX: 2 absences=2 extra days). Anything that was assigned before the student’s illness is due the day
he/she returns to school.
Homework and Long Term Assignment Policy:
Responsibility is a top priority at SSA+S!
Students must turn in homework when it’s due. No excuses will be accepted from student or parents.
Students are expected to use the agenda book to record assignments and check Blackboard in the
evening.
Incomplete homework will not be accepted.
Late work will receive a deduction for up to three days. After three days, the student will receive no
higher than a 50% if the assignment is turned in.
Projects and long term assignments may NOT be turned in late.
Homework must be completed individually unless instructed by teacher.
Plagiarism or copying from any source will result in zero credit for the assignment and consequences
according to school policy.
Tests/Projects=35% Quizzes/Book reports =30%
Classwork/Homework= 20%
Bellwork=15%
Textbooks and Novels:
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Collections and Close Reader Workbook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
Online Text Info:
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Novels will be a part of the curriculum and may include, but not be limited to:
Freak the Mighty, Max the Mighty
The Breadwinner, Parvana’s Journey, Mud City
Murder on the Orient Express
Paradox
The Rule of Three, The Power of Three
Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice
Christmas Jars, The Angel Tree
The Outsiders
Variant, Feedback
Slated, Fractured, Shattered
7th Grade Yearly Plan
(subject to change)
EVERY QUARTER:
 Novels
 Book Reports
 Essay Writing
 Literature Elements
 Short Stories
 Homework, Tests, Quizzes
QUARTER ONE:
 Ocean Unit
 Summer Reading presentations/exam
 Rules/procedures
 Freak the Mighty, The Breadwinner
 Group book project (Ocean stories)
QUARTER TWO:
 Taking Risks Unit
 The Rule of Three
 Christmas Jars
QUARTER THREE:
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Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice
Paradox
Buckle Down Workbook
QUARTER FOUR:
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Test Prep
The Outsiders
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Paper Towels
Barnes & Noble/Books- a -Million Gift
Cards
We look forward to a GREAT Year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Craft
Mr. Parkes
Seventh Grade Class Guidelines
Contract and Information Sheet
Student Name:_______________________________ Class Period:___________
I, ____________________________________, have thoroughly read, understand, and accept the expectations
set forth for the successful completion of 7th grade Language Arts. My parent(s)/guardian(s) have also read,
understood, and accepted the terms set forth.
_______________________________________
Student Signature
Date _______________
_______________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date ________________
These expectations are due by Friday, August 26th, 2016. This will be due at the beginning of class for a 20point homework grade and must contain both a parent/guardian and student signature.
1st Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________
e-mail: ________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _______________________ Work Phone:___________________
2nd Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________
e-mail: ________________________________________
Home Phone Number: _______________________ Work Phone:___________________