Welcome to
7th Grade
Language Arts
Mrs. Bateman 2015-2016
Background
West Chester University
BSED - Elementary Education
Language Arts Certification
Grades 7-9
University of Delaware
MED Exceptional Children & Youth
Classroom
Community
Contribute responsibly
Act with integrity and respect
Accept differences in others
Achieve highest potential
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About the Shared
Class…
90 Minute Block*
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Homework*
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Independent Reading*
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Google Drive*
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Word Study
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A Printer Plan
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Quizlet.com
Mrs. Amanda Bateman
Room 187
bateman@havsd.net
610-853-5900 x5187
Mrs. Jennifer Coull
Room 185
coull@havsd.net
610-853-5900 x5185
** Please Note: this slide is for Period 6/7 only!
Curriculum
Novels
The 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 Ups
Class Novel Prompts
Dialogue Journals
Creative Writing / Blogs
Informational, Narrative & Persuasive
Google Drive / Printing
John Collins*
Word Study
Wordly 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.
Homework
Homework 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
x5187
HMS Website
Faculty
I’m available for extra help, but students must make an appointment!