Welcome to my English 7 page. On this page, you will see topics of study, upcoming due dates and attachments for copies of assignments. Under English 7, there is a calendar of assignments on which I put the daily agendas for class. If you are absent or forgot what we did in class for the day, click on the calendar date headline and the daily agenda will appear.
CURRENT TOPIC OF STUDY: A Deep Study of Character reading unit
Our current reading unit focuses on characters and their impact in a novel. We are studying the difference between character traits and emotions, how some character traits impact the story more than others, how external pressures affect characters. We also are looking at how characters change over the course of a novel and what attributes to this. We will examine how story elements, such as setting and conflict, impact characters.
Students will continue keep track of their pages on a “Book List” page/calendar. For homework, I ask students to read for 20-30 minutes five nights a week. This is a short quarter so I strongly recommend increasing time read at home for students. I ask parents to monitor their child’s reading at home and make sure they are reading 1.5-2 hours each week.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
There will be a focus on writing and reading practice. Students will write much more than I can physically grade. This is intentional because studies show that when students write only as much as their teacher can grade, they are not getting enough practice. Each quarter, students will work on one major writing piece that they will take through the revision process and turn in for an assessment grade. Students will do independent reading by selecting appropriate books for their reading level.
COURSE GOALS
To inspire students to develop reading fluency, stamina and accuracy in both reading fiction and nonfiction.
To create strong and engaged writers who can express themselves in various writing formats. These include: narrative, informational and persuasive writing and prompt style writing.
To help students address individual needs in revising, editing and publishing their writing.
COURSE METHODS
We will have a workshop style reading and writing classroom. Several times a week, students will be instructed on a specific skill or technique. They will then have time to practice the skill or technique individually or in small groups.
CURRENT TOPIC OF STUDY: A Deep Study of Character reading unit
Our current reading unit focuses on characters and their impact in a novel. We are studying the difference between character traits and emotions, how some character traits impact the story more than others, how external pressures affect characters. We also are looking at how characters change over the course of a novel and what attributes to this. We will examine how story elements, such as setting and conflict, impact characters.
Students will continue keep track of their pages on a “Book List” page/calendar. For homework, I ask students to read for 20-30 minutes five nights a week. This is a short quarter so I strongly recommend increasing time read at home for students. I ask parents to monitor their child’s reading at home and make sure they are reading 1.5-2 hours each week.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
There will be a focus on writing and reading practice. Students will write much more than I can physically grade. This is intentional because studies show that when students write only as much as their teacher can grade, they are not getting enough practice. Each quarter, students will work on one major writing piece that they will take through the revision process and turn in for an assessment grade. Students will do independent reading by selecting appropriate books for their reading level.
COURSE GOALS
To inspire students to develop reading fluency, stamina and accuracy in both reading fiction and nonfiction.
To create strong and engaged writers who can express themselves in various writing formats. These include: narrative, informational and persuasive writing and prompt style writing.
To help students address individual needs in revising, editing and publishing their writing.
COURSE METHODS
We will have a workshop style reading and writing classroom. Several times a week, students will be instructed on a specific skill or technique. They will then have time to practice the skill or technique individually or in small groups.