7th Grade English Course Guidelines
Mrs. Adamoski
GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:
We will be improving reading performance by studying and applying
reading strategies and skills through a variety of literature while
leaving room for your own choices throughout the school year. We
will be exploring writing through various forms and genres, while
also studying grammar, increasing vocabulary, and improving
reading fluency. Our overall goal this year is to prepare you for the
real world by improving your reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills.
CURRICULUM:
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All students will read at least one novel per quarter. Weekly
quizzes, journals, and assignments will assess your reading.
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All students will master 10 Greek and Latin stems a week.
Academic vocabulary from the state standards and novels will also
be studied.
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There is a quiz every week over stems, grammar, and mini lessons
from the week. Quarterly, you will have one Unit pre-test and posttest.
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Each quarter, students will have at least one writer’s workshop unit
(1-2 weeks long) where utilizing all parts of the writing process will
be mandatory. Research skills will be taught and incorporated into
their writing projects.
HOMEWORK:
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Students are expected to come prepared for class and all
assignments should be complete.
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Students who are absent are expected to ask about missed
assignments and can make up work for full credit.
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Daily homework: ½ credit for a day late; after one day, no credit
will be given.
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Major papers/ projects: lose 5% each day; after 5 days, no credit
will be given.
RULES:
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Act Respectfully!
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Act Responsibly!
If a student does not follow the class rules and expectations, the
following consequences may occur. Please note that they are subject
to change under teacher discretion depending on the severity of the
case.
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Warning
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Letter of Apology (signed by parent)
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Teacher Detention (before/after school or during lunch)
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Phone Call Home
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Office Detention
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Saturday School & Suspension
MATERIALS:
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2 pocket folder with gussets (label: Handouts, Graded Work)
GRADING SCALE:
A
100-90
B
89-80
C
79-70
D
69-60
F
59 and below
INFINITE CAMPUS:
This year we will be using Infinite Campus. You will be able to view
your current grade and this will be updated weekly (usually by
Monday). On Google Classroom you will also be able to view your
HW for all classes, along with the weekly syllabus, copies of
assignments, etc…
COMMUNICATION:
ASSESSMENT:
Your grade will be primarily based on assessments of the content
standard or strategy that we have been studying. Class work and
homework will generally be given in an effort to practice that skill,
but the majority of your grade will result in a final assessment that
shows mastery of that skill or standard.
If you need to reach me, please email me at
Janet.Adamoski@ChagrinSchools.org or leave a voice
message at (440) 893-7695 ext. 4309.