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
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 7thblocks). 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