1. English 7
Reading

2. Class reading list Semester 1 Semester 2 House of Dies Drear
The Giver
Night
Individual book club books (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Tuck Everlasting, A wrinkle in time etc.)
Various Short Stories
Class Text ( Common Core Coach)
Independent Reading Book
Non-Fiction (current events articles)
House of Dies Drear
Twelve Angry men
Individual book club books (Face on a Milk Carton, Midnight Magic by Avi etc.)
Class Text (Common Core Coach)
Independent Reading Book
Non-Fiction (current events articles)

3. Skills Identify and examine genre Writing about literature
Cite evidence to support analysis or claims
Effective one on one and whole group discussions about a text
Identify and examine main ideas and arguments to support it.
Identify and examine plot, character and theme development
Identify and examine the purpose of literary elements
Understanding and examining tone and mood
Compare and contrast different arguments/claims
Develop vocabulary

4. Classroom Guideline Be Productive Be Attentive
Be Respectful and Responsible
Be Cooperative

5. Need to knows Grade Breakdown Extra-Help Assessments=30% Homework=15%
Reader’s Workshop=25%
Small Group work & Participation=15%
Interactive Notebook = 15%
Wednesdays Afterschool (4-5)
Set appointment before hand

6. Other need to knows
Pop-Quizzes ( Depending on modifications students with IEP’s will receive partial credit with review)
SSAT/ISEE Prep (within class and other resources will be posted online for independent work)
Homework policy
Class Pages Announcements

7. Class Schedule Three days per cycle
There will always be homework: Reading, worksheets, studying or writing about reading.
Recommend-read for at least 30 minutes each night.
Extra-credit: Reading Log

8. Thank you!!!