Mrs. Marte Mrs. Punturiero 7th Grade English Welcome! Mrs. Marte Mrs. Punturiero 7th Grade English Please take a sticky note. Write a note to your child. Stick it anywhere in the room. Your child will find it tomorrow!

Mrs. Marte 7th Grade English Welcome! Mrs. Marte 7th Grade English Please take a sticky note. Write a note to your child. Stick it anywhere in the room. Your child will find it tomorrow!

English = Writing + Literature Writer’s Workshop “Real World” writing State Rubrics Mentor Texts (Independent Books) Writer’s Notebook/Journal Vocabulary Literature – novels, short stories, etc.

Writing Writing Folders – Keep in class A collection of writing pieces Track progress and skills Writing Process Journal/Writer’s Notebook – Independence A collection of writing, ideas, and notes Informal writing – reading response & prewrites & class activities Think through the pencils Graded by stamps each marking period

Literature Short stories, poems, plays and nonfiction: Language of Literature – text in classroom Novels: The Call of the Wild and You may purchase these! I, Juan de Pareja

Reading & English A complement, not a repeat Our focus may be different, but the concepts build on each other. Language selection – 3rd Marking Period

Writing Assessments – 3 times CDT –October (Reading and math) (In reading class) PSSA –ELA - April 9th – 13th Math & Science April 16th – 20th Writing Assessments – 3 times

A letter will be sent home soon! What materials do they need? Portfolio A letter will be sent home soon! What materials do they need? 1 inch binder with document sleeve on cover 25 plastic page protectors (or more) What is it? It is a collection of their best work. Students set goals, evaluate their progress, and recognize their successes. It is a work in progress throughout the year.

What should you see? Writing in all shapes and sizes Novels when we are reading them Sticky notes in novels Highlighting on text when possible Quizlet or flashcards Homework and more on my website Grades on Home Access Agenda book used daily iPads used often, but not exclusively

A little help… During class W.I.N. Before school - Tuesday and Thursday After school Website Email (students and parents) Self advocating is the goal!

Help from Home Consistency Guidance Independence with checks Communication Create a Routine Assignment book – each night & each class Websites- H.W. & more – make a favorite Vocabulary flashcards – quick study tool Reading Independent Book – don’t procrastinate Ask tons of questions Save all work – especially portfolio worthy assignments Weekly grade check on Home Access Weekly notebook clean-out

7th Grade Goals Become an independent learner. Connect today’s work with future success. Increase the ability to self-advocate. Enhance communication skills. Express written ideas or thoughts in a mature, educated manner. Connect writing with learning and reading. Feel self-confident when expressing ideas through written or oral communication. Discover amazing worlds inside literature and explore the writing of master writers. Connect literature with the present and reflect on the past.

Thank you! Thank you for attending Back to School Night! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Students can email me, too.