1. English Language Arts 7 th Grade

2. Information about your childs ELA class INFORMATION ABOUT MRS. REDUS’ ELA CLASS

3. What are the goals for Languae Arts? I want your children to become avid readers and writers. This requires daily commitment from both the teacher and parent(s). Like the well known proverb states: “It takes a village to raise a child.” I look forward to your assistance with helping me to help your child reach his or her fullest potential. ELA GOAL

4. What supplies do I need for your class? Blue or black pens ONLY! 1 section in your 3” binder for ELA A blue spiral notebook Agenda Book Loose leaf/notebook paper Glue Personal 3 hole punch Public Library Card SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS

5. What is the policy for makeup work? As soon as the student enters the classroom, he/she should go directly to the “Missed Work” board. They should read the chart, and take any materials that are in the days folder that they missed. This makes it easy for them to see what they missed. It is up to the student to ask any questions if something is not clear to them. ABSENT/MISSED WORK POLICY

6. What Materials will we use this year in ELA class? Large Literature Textbook: Literature Georgia Treasures by Glencoe course 2 Small Grammar textbook: Grammar and Composition Handbook by Glencoe Workbook: Grammar and Language Workbook Grade 7 by Glencoe STUDENT RESOURCES & TEXTBOOKS

7. What is the daily homework in Mrs. Redus’ ELA class? Every night students MUST read for at least 20 minutes and record the number of pages read on their reading log. Students must also review information learned that day in class to be prepared for upcoming quizzes/tests. Parents, please make sure your child is working on something from each of his/her classes every night! HOMEWORK

8. DATE START TIME END TIME Starting Page Stopping Page Number of Pages Read Brief Summary of your reading (Use adjectives and vivid verbs in your summary) Parent Initials READING LOG EXAMPPLE STUDENT NAME:________________________ Period______BOOKTITLE:____________________________________________ AUTHOR(S):________________________________________ #OF Book PAGES in the book_________

9. There are 5 basic areas we will cover in ELA class under the guidelines of Georgia’s state standards: 1.READING & LITERATURE (R1, R2, R3) 2.WRITING(W1, W2, W3, W4) 3.CONVENTIONS(C1) 4.LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND VIEWING(LSV1, LSV2) 5.READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM(RC1, RC2,RC3,RC4) * You are able to go onto www.georgiastandards.org and navigate through it to view the standards your child is expected to master.www.georgiastandards.org STATE STANDARDS

10. R1 RC2 W1 W2 W4 C1 LSV2  Essential Questions How does summer reading promote a love for reading? Why is it important to assess my knowledge before starting my academic journey?  Essential Understandings Students must develop a love for reading if they are to become life-long learners. Assessments help students navigate their academic path for learning. Standards Essential Questions/Enduring Understandings CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7 TH GRADE 2011-2012

11.  Tasks Summer Reading Project – We begin presentations tomorrow! Baseline Writing Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) = Lexile Score Welcome Rules & Expectations CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7 TH GRADE 2011-2012

12. O Standards R1 a-f, h R2a, b, d C1 a, c, d, f-h RC2 a-f RC3 a-c RC4 b, c W1 W4 W2 LSV1 a-l LSV2 b, b-d  Essential Questions How does a reader gain meaning from literary texts? What do good readers do before, during, and after reading literary texts to increase comprehension? How does a reader use characteristics of various types of literary texts to improve understanding? How do we know which organizational structure is best for our writing? How do I grab the reader’s attention and maintain I throughout my writing? How do we effectively focus our writing?  Essential Understandings Language captures and records human aspirations and imagination, evoking both emotion and reason. Literature conveys the depth of human experience, reflecting diverse cultures and common heritage. Unit 2 – Narrative CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7 TH GRADE 2011-2012

13.  Tasks narrative writing in portfolio Common Assessment myth vs. fable vs. folk tale vs. tall tale vs. legend Subject-Verb / Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Test The Highway Man Vocabulary TASK Thank You Ma’am *suggested text* Charles *suggested text* Amigo Brothers *suggested text* Fish Cheeks Narrative (Autobiographical) The War of the Wall CURRICULUM: QUARTER 1 ELA 7TH GRADE 2011-2012

14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ALL!