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     7thGrade Language Arts ~ Mrs. Turpin

     

    Dear Parents & Guardians,

     

    I am excited about the upcoming school year!  Getting to know my students and helping them reach their highest potential in Language Arts is something I truly enjoy.  In order to partner together for the success of your child, please read the following information.

     

    • CURRICULUM:

    The 7thgrade MS College & Career Read Language Arts Standards consists of reading, writing, speaking, listening, language, and vocabulary.

     

    • We will use a variety of online and print reading resources throughout the year. Every student will read The Giver by Lois Lowry & Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen.  These novels will be for your child to keep and are purchased with the $40 student fee that you pay at the beginning of the school year.    

     

    • Students will write essays and complete short writing assignments.  Grammar is taught through writing and Jag Marks. 

     

    • Students will learn vocabulary words through the texts that we read. We will also study Greek and Latin roots. 

     

    • Speaking and Listening is around 16% of the 7thgrade MS CCR curriculum. Students will be assessed on their speaking and listening skills through Socratic Seminars and literature circles.

     

     

    • GRADES:

      Minor Grades-quizzes, homework, daily assignments - 34% of grade

         Major Grades- tests, essays, Socratic seminars – 66% of grade

     

    • SUPPLIES: Binder w/ 4 dividers, pencils, 100-page composition notebook, 1 folder with brads and pockets, pencils, highlighters (pink, purple, yellow, green, blue, orange) planner, colored pencils

     

    • HOMEWORK:

    Homework might include reading outside of class and/or completing classwork that wasn't finished in class or extra skills practice. 

     

    • READING/BOOK CHECK OUT: I have a large classroom library and the school has a library that offers many choices.  I also ask that students ALWAYS have a book on hand for any silent reading time.    

     

      

    • ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK

    When a student is absent, it is HIS OR HER responsibility to check CANVAS for assignments, instructional videos, notes.  Tests and quizzes can be made up before school (7:30-8:20) or they may come in during my planning blocks (3rd or 7th blocks). Make-up work will NOT be completed during class time.

     

     

     

    • LATE WORK: Late work is accepted until the week before report cards are due.  10 points will be taken off any assignment that is late.  

      **ANY LATE ASSIGNMENT COULD REMAIN A 0 UP UNTIL THE WEEK OF REPORT CARDS.**

     

    • REMIND:

    Please sign up for my class Remind.  The links are available by clicking on the REMIND tab.  

     

    • CELL PHONE POLICY:  Students will not have phones out at any time unless they have been given permission by me.  Students who have a phone out without permission will have their phone sent to the office. 

     

    • Please know that I am available should you need me. The best way to get in touch with me is via e-mail:  lturpin@madison-schools.com