Seventh-Grade English
Welcome To Curriculum Night!
Contact Information
Kimberly Pierick
472-8359
kspieric@mpsaz.org
Thelma Franco
472-8344
tlfranco@mpsaz.org
Christina Cronin
472-8357
cmcronin@mpsaz.org
CURRICULUM
Writing Genres
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Sentence Structure
Paragraph
Communication
Journal (Daily)
Literature Analysis
Research
Essay
 Expository
 Persuasive
 Compare/Contrast
 Cause and Effect
 Narrative
 Other
* Six Traits *
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Ideas/Content
Organization
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Conventions
Grammar
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Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Capitalization
Sentence
Diagramming
Literature
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Short Story
Fiction/Non-Fiction
Poetry
Novel
Drama
Mythology
Vocabulary
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Bi-weekly Lesson and
Quiz
Focus
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Spelling
Context Clues
Definition
Part of Speech
Etymology
Synonym/Antonym
Application
Some Project Examples
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Research
Antiques
Candy Creations
Six Trait Hero/Nemesis
Novel
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Movie Poster
Game Show
Book Jacket
Music C.D.
Trading Cards
Other
Supplies
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Notebook: Spiral (Journal)
Folder (two pocket)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Pencils
Pens (Blue or Black,
Colored)
Colored Pencils
Planner-Provided
How does ELP differ from General
English?
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EN15
Foundation for future courses
Fast-paced
Extension of standards
More creative writing
Project-based
Parental support is essential
Exemplary behavior is expected
Difficulty level is medium to high
Highly motivated students
Semester commitment