1. Communications: 7 th grade Josie Wilson 993-0705josiewilson@smsd.org

2. Primary Objectives  Develop reading strategies  Analyze and interpret literature  Write effectively  Communicate effectively  Speak effectively  Apply skills to become an independent learner

3. Course Description  Reading  Written communications  Speeches  Critical and creative thinking  Vocabulary development  Literary analysis  Test-taking

4. Learn Study Skills (1 st quarter)  Daily planner  Organization  Budgeting time  Note-taking  Literature study  Test-taking

5. 1 st Quarter  Literature study (text book)  Speaking skills (speech)  Listening skills

6. 2 nd Quarter  Novel Study- Woodsong  Literature study (text book)  Paraphrasing

7. 3 rd Quarter  Demonstration/explanation speech  Friendly letter  Literature study (text book)

8. 4 th Quarter  Explanatory paragraph  Novel Study The Hunger Games  Technical writing  Impromptu speaking

9. Method of Evaluation  Class work and Homework 15%  Test/Projects 85%

10. Student Expectations  Arrive on time with materials, books, and homework  Make up work missed when absent  Contribute to a learning environment  Treat all students and adults with respect