7th Grade Advanced Language Arts

7th grade Advanced Reading Language Arts (RLA) is preparation for Advanced Placement English courses in high school, this curriculum focuses on literary analysis in reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition to what is expected in a regular language arts class, ADV RLA will also be exposed to analytical reading of literature, analytical writing and speaking focusing on tone and style, and using analytical literary vocabulary in both writing and speaking which are key facets to this program that aid in preparing students for success on the Advanced Placement exams in high school. The content of this course will be organized to include the in-depth study of major ideas, problems, and themes that integrate knowledge and systems of thought. The development and application of productive thinking skills through Socratic methods will enable students to reformulate existing knowledge and/or generate new knowledge. Part of the program will allow for the integration of multiple disciplines as they relate to literature. The use of technology is incorporated throughout the year. Students will be given instruction incorporating the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in Language Arts and Reading (7th grade TEKS ).

 

 

Classroom Apps that are helpful:

Quizlet: I try to put all of our vocabulary on this app to help students when studying.  My teacher username is MrsLMorgan (no spaces). I recommend that students get their own use name for Quizlet.  It is a great learning/study tool to use now and in the future.

Google Classroom: many assignments will be assigned through Google Classroom.  

Ascender Parent Portal;  parents and students can monitor grades with this program.  Go to the school website and find the link under the parent tab.  You will need username and password from the office to log in initially. (This is on the Jim Ned CISD app)

Jim Ned CISD App:  communicates to parents and students about happenings in the district

Class Expectations:

-Come prepared to class everyday

-Think Before YOU Speak

-Be on time

-Have your materials & be in your seat when the bell rings

-Keep Your hands to yourself

-No Cell phones

-Be courteous/polite to EVERYONE in the class

-Clean up after yourself

-Good Attitude :)

 

AR Point Requirements: Students will need to read daily to earn their AR points.  They will need to read at home as a part of their homework routine.  Students will earn two test grades every grading period.  One grade will be earned by how many points the student has earned, and one grade will be earned by the overall AR test average for the grading period.  Bonus points will be given for every point over 10 points read, but no points will be given after 20 points.  For example, if a student earns 15 AR points he/she will be given a 105 for the AR point grade.  This is one of the only ways a student can earn bonus points in 7th grade Language Arts.

Student earns:              The grade they will earn will be: 0 0 .1-.9 1-9 1.0-1.9 10-19 2.0-2.9 20-29 3.0-3.9 30-39 4.0-4.9 40-49 5.0-5.9 50-59 6.0-6.9 60-69 7.0-7.9 70-79 8.0-8.9 80-89

9.0-10 90-100

AR Advanced Language Arts Expectations:

Students will have the same grading as for the the two test grades per grading period (one grade is points/one grade is percentage). Students will need to read 3-4 points of nonfiction per grading period to achieve the goal of completing the requirements for the 10X10 club by the end of the year. Advanced Language Arts students are required to complete the 10X10 club by the end of the year. This grade will be counted twice at the end of the year. Due Date for the 10X10 assignment is May 2.

  

Hooky Day (not required but recommended)
Students may work toward participation in our May Hooky Day by earning 200 points by May 1, maintaining 85 or better quiz average, and passing all subjects. 

AR Due Dates:

1st grading period due date Sept. 21

2nd grading period due date Nov. 2

3rd grading period due date Dec. 18

4th grading period due date Feb 15

5th grading period due date April 4

6th grading period due date May 20

Supplies:

-1 inch binder/notebook (Dividers to organize journal, notes, daily work/homework, tests, writing samples)

-Pens, pencils Blue/Black ink for assignments, different color of ink for grading and/or annotating 

-highlighters

-Library book (You can check out up to 3 books at a time, please always have a book with you so if you have extra time you can read)

Grading Periods:

Grading Periods:
1st grading period 8/16-9/222
2nd grading period 9/25-11/3
3rd grading period 11/6-12/20
Semester Tests 12/19 & 12/20
4th grading period 1/9-2/16
5th grading period 2/20-4/5
6th grading period 4/11-5/25
Semester Tests 5/22& 5/24

Grades:

Daily Work/Homework 60%

Tests/Written Assignments 20%

AR Test Points and Test Average 20% (2 grades)

Late Work:

Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. No late work will be accepted in Advanced RLA. If a student is absent they will receive a day for every day they are absent to make up the work. 


Assignments:

Assignment due dates will be posted on the assignment whiteboard located at the front of the room. It is the student’s responsibility to get assignments following/before an absence.  Students have one day for each day of absence to turn in work.  When students do not finish their class assignments in class they may take it home and finish it for homework.  Weekly Assignment:
The weekly assignment will be generally over vocabulary and/or grammar, revising and editing concepts. The weekly assignment will be assigned on Monday and due on Friday.  This gives students the opportunity of the length of the week to complete the assignment.  This assignment is usually not given the first week of school or weeks where the student has to take a STAAR test. Students are given a paper copy, however it is also posted on Google Classroom in case students forget or lose a copy they may complete digitally if needed. Tests: Students will be given tests and quizzes throughout the grading period.  They will be given notice and will usually have a review sheet/notes before a test/quiz.  Students will also be assigned lengthy written assignments that will be a test grade.

RLA Notebooks:

Students will keep an RLA notebook in class.  This will help them keep most of their materials (journal, note, and assignments) in one spot while also working on organization skills.  

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