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Language Arts 7 and Language Arts 8
Class Facilitator: Ms. Felicia
E-mail: [email protected]
Goals and Objectives
� Students will develop and practice strategies to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening
� Students will participate in regular public speaking activities
� Students will develop an understanding an appreciation for communication and its different styles
Expectations: Student will come to class with materials (see below) and ready to participate in activities
Materials : Student should bring to class:
a.Two (2) student folders for Language Arts papers with loose-leaf paper
a. Student folder should have student�s name (First and Last) & class title (e.g. LArts 7)written in the
bottom right corner on the front of the folder.
b. Students will submit their folders each week to the collection area. When work is returned, student will
place work in 3" ring binder..
c. Students will alternate through use of folders each week (as one will be in teacher possession)
b. Two (2) pencils with eraser(s) (can be separate) for weekly quizzes
c. Pens (any type except permanent markers; gel pens should be approved by teacher)
d. Independent reading book
More Materials: Student will be benefited with the following at home:
a. Dictionary
b. Thesaurus
c. Bible
d. Homework space
Instructional Minutes
540-minutes per week, including:
60-minutes Library time (with Mrs. Ana Vigil)
60-minutes Accelerated Reader (some students will participate also in Title I for all or part of this period)
Class Activities: Activities will include read-alouds, independent reading, spelling and vocabulary development, writing activities, sharing, and stations. Students will be expected to maintain a level of independent working ability.
Quizzes: These will be given in a variety of formats included bubble sheets (to practice for standardized testing), essay, illustrations with descriptions, and dictation.
Grading
30% - Quarterly Exam
25% - Tests/ Projects (Weekly Reflections, 3" binders)
20% - Homework (Independent Reading, Reading Write-ups, Title I)
15% - Classwork (Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Sharing, Read-aloud reflections, Quickwrites, Library)
10% - Participation (Behavior, Late work)
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