Welcome to 7th Grade

Language ArtsMrs. Bateman 2015-2016

BackgroundWest Chester University

BSED - Elementary Education

Language Arts CertificationGrades 7-9

University of DelawareMED Exceptional Children & Youth

Classroom Community

Contribute responsibly

Act with integrity and respect

Accept differences in others

Achieve highest potential

• 90 Minute Block*

• Homework*

• Independent Reading*

• Google Drive*

• Word Study

• A Printer Plan

• Quizlet.com

** Please Note: this slide is for Period 6/7 only!

Mrs. Amanda BatemanRoom 187

bateman@havsd.net610-853-5900 x5187

Mrs. Jennifer CoullRoom 185

coull@havsd.net610-853-5900 x5185

About the Shared Class…

Curriculum NovelsThe Man Who Was Poe – Avi

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – Avi

The Adventures of Ulysses - Bernard Evslin

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Christopher Paul Curtis

The Giver - Lois Lowry

Iqbal – Frances D’Adamo

I Am the Cheese - Robert Cormier

Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain

*Anthology - Holt Elements of Literature

*Mythology - D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

Common Assessments

•2 Benchmark Tests – Standards Based

•Midterm & Final Exams

•PSSA Exams

Independent Reading (IR)

Exposure to various genres of literature

Opportunity to apply learned reading strategies & skills (literary devices / post-its)

IR time in class

Written IR log (weekly grade/ helps with project completion)

Assortment of Book Projects & Reports

On the “Write” Track

Warm UpsClass Novel PromptsDialogue Journals Creative Writing / BlogsInformational, Narrative & PersuasiveGoogle Drive / PrintingJohn Collins*

Word StudyWordly Wise

– Vocabulary lists are provided every other Monday.– Quizzes are given the following Wednesday.– Printed blog entries are due the Friday after each quiz.

Vocabulary development activities are used to enforce comprehension.

Focus on: Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Application

Quizlet

Learning Stations

Learning Stations take place every Thursday for both periods.

Students are in groups and rotate through 4 stations at approximately 20 minutes each.

Learning Stations may vary, but generally focus on book discussion, word study, shared reading, independent reading, grammar, writing or project completion.

HomeworkHomework board / website

Things to look for:– Nightly reading of IR book– Wordly Wise packet / Quizlet study– Current unit novel and notes/packet

Access to Google Drive and working printer.

HMS Grading Philosophy

Assessments 80%Presentations & Speeches

Tests & Quizzes

Major Writing Pieces

Major Projects

Other Work 20%Homework & Classwork

Classroom Participation & Preparedness

Missed/Late Work

There is a procedure for this…

Missed work is set aside until student returns.

Late work is turned in with a late slip in a separate bin.

Late work is often graded last, unless needed for project completion or to prepare for an assessment.

Conferences

Late October/early November

PTC Wizard

First-come, first-served basis

How You Can Help…

Create a quiet work area at home.

Encourage your child to read 20 minutes a day.

Encourage your child to utilize learned editing & revising skills (read aloud & highlight).

Please proofread work by pointing out mistakes, but not fixing them.

Encourage them to self-advocate as much as possible.

Donations of supplies, scrapbook paper, books, magazines, and tissues are always very much appreciated

Contact Information

bateman@havsd.net

610-853-5900 HMS Website x5187 Faculty

I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!