Language Arts – 7th Grade
Mrs. Boyer – Room #107
Class Description – Students will spend class time reading and writing. The class will consist of reading short stories, nonfiction articles and novels. We will also be writing narrative stories and writing to persuade. We will be learning important research and oral skills for success in the upper grades. This class is designed to encourage students to appreciate all forms of language through reading, writing and speaking.
Textbooks/Novels –
Prentice Hall Literature Series
Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar
Plugged Into Reading Series Novels
Materials Needed -
4 Spiral Notebooks – 70 page Wide Ruled
4 Two Pocket Folders
1 package of 3 X 5 cards
Grading - Students will be graded on the following categories:
Participation – 25 points per quarter
Daily Work (Bell work)
Test & Quizzes
Essays
Homework
Book Talk/Report/ Projects – 100 points - one per quarter
Quarterly Exam
District Grading Scale:
A+ 99-100% C+ 84-85%
A 96-98% C 77-83%
A- 94-95% C- 75-76%
B+ 92-93% D+ 73-74%
B 88-91% D 67-72%
B- 86-87% D- 65-66%
F 64 – Below
Weekly Progress Reports are distributed every Thursday.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates:
October 20th and 22st January 12th and 13th
ISAT Testing Dates - March 12th– March 23rd
ISAT Saturday Dates -
To Be Determined
Quarter Breakdown -
Quarter One (August 15-October 14)Units:
Short Stories
Plugged Into Reading Fiction Novel
Narrative Writing
Persuasvie Writing
Quarter Two (October 17 – December 21) Units:
Short Stories
Plugged Into Reading Non Fiction Novel
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Quarter Three (January 2 – March 9) Units:
Poetry
Short Stories
ISAT Preparation
ISAT Testing
Quarter Four (March 12 – May 18) Units:
Plugged Into Reading Novel
Research Paper Project
Speech Project
Behavior Expectations:
Behavior expectations are high here at Madison Accelerated Middle School. A social contract is posted in each class that reflects the following classroom and building wide expectations.
- Respectfully
- Considerately
- Responsibly
- Attentively (As a Good Listener)
- Patiently
A detailed list of all school expectations is included in the student’s agendas. All students are required to pass a “School Expectation’s Quiz” on these expectations. All parents/guardians are required to sign agendas as well.
Students will receive Spartan Shields for being prepared, making good choices and for outstanding grades.
Also classes will be receiving "Hearts" on our Madison Middle School Heart Chart. These hearts accumulate for rewards at the end of every month.
Weekly celebrations for all students who are detention free and a grade point average of 2.5 or better occure on Fridays. These days students may where jeans and will receive game and extra technology time.
