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Seventh Grade English: Gordon Davis
Who is Mr. Davis? Education
Bachelor’s of Science: Secondary Education: English, Delaware Valley College
Master’s of Education: Professional and Secondary Education, West Chester University
Currently pursuing further graduate work at West Chester University
Interests Sports: collegiate and recreational outdoors, agriculture, and exercise
Extra-Curriculars Coaching: Unlimited Football and 7th Lacrosse
My Philosophies
Old school meets new school Reading, writing, and thinking are the backbones
of intelligence New technologies to match the 21st century brain
Guider not a giver “Guide by your side rather than the Sage on
Stage”
“Gordon the Writer” Model, model, model
Contact Information
Mr. Davis' Website Contact information
[email protected] Voicemail: 610 240 1300 ext. 2196
Opportunities for extra help Activity: must be arranged in advance Advisory Support
*FLASH DRIVES ARE REQUIRED!
Unit 1: Short Stories (October) Unit 2 : Tolerance (Late October-November)
Cultures of the Amish, Muslim-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latino-Americans, African-Americans
Unit 3: Poetry (December-Early January) Unit 4: Nonfiction (1st half of January)
Editorials to Commentaries to Nonfiction Essays Unit 5: Class Novel (2nd half of January-mid February) Unit 6: Classic Novel (April)
The Pearl by John Steinbeck Unit 7: Graphic Novel (May) Unit 8: This I Believe (June)
Trout in the Classroom Received TIC Start-Up Grant, Spring 2012 Sponsored by PA Fish and Boat Commission Raising Brook Trout, our state fish
1. Raise brook trout by observing and monitoring a coldwater ecosystem in a classroom aquarium
2. Identify stages of the brook trout life cycle 3. Recognize brook trout as "indicator species"
for healthy coldwater streams 4. Describe conditions needed for brook trout
survival in your classroom aquarium and in nature
Late Work
Expectations increase in 7th grade Student-centered responsibility Minor assignments (homework,
worksheets, online postings, class work) must follow specific directions and be submitted in a timely manner. Maximum three day make-up period
Major assignments (longer writing pieces, out of class selections, etc.) Due at the beginning of class on specified date Extensions are granted in advance
Pinnacle
Check regularly Updated ASAP—please understand it is
not immediate. Scoring
Z-working zero (grades have been entered, but your favorite English student has not submitted on time).
X-excused (illness or request) 0-Final zero (work was not turned in within the
required time frame) Nothing entered-assignment has not yet been
graded but will be soon.
Advisory Support/Initiative Initiative
Roughly 15-class modules Students pursue topics relevant to that
curriculum Non graded course—pursue topics relevant to
students Media Literacy: How Media Affects Our
Generation Support
Similar to 6th grade Opportunities for students to catch up Study groups Meet with teachers Self-Advocacy
Advisory SupportDays 1 3 5
Quiet, respectful environment Largely dedicated to work completion Free-reading book or self-exploration
project is also an option Students will be with the same support
teacher all year. Students may see other teachers for
extra help or to make up work.
8th Period Advisory Initiative Teachers:
Mrs. Joost- Math Mr. Davis- English Mr. Marchiondo- Science Mr. Erwin- Social Studies Mr. Carvajal- World Language Ms. Turner- Art
Advisory InitiativesDays 2 4 6
Mrs. Joost: Problem solving activities. In addition to problem solving, students will use the graphing calculator, which will be used in future classes.
Mr. Davis: Media literacy. Students will explore the influence of various forms of media on their lives.
Mr. Marchiondo: Social responsibility. Students will reflect on the concept of the tragedy of the commons and then investigate local and global topics, from natural gas drilling to deforestation.
Advisory InitiativesDays 2 4 6
Mr. Erwin: Peace and conflict. Students will explore various topics related to the themes of peace and conflict, both local and global. They will be introduced to individuals, organizations, and events.
Mr. Carvajal: Regional culture. Students will research the culture of various Latin American countries.
Ms. Turner: Creativity. Students will create various art projects.