1. MRS. JOINES AND MRS. BERESFORD 7 th Grade Language Arts

2. Introductions Alycia Beresford BA The College of the Holy Cross Masters Degree/Credential in Cross Curricular Education (National University) 6 Years of Teaching Varsity Softball Coach at SMCHS (7 years) Masters Degree in Leadership & Administration (in progress) Christine Joines BA in Liberal Studies from California State University, Fullerton Credential and Master of Education with an Emphasis in Children’s Literature from the University of La Verne 5 Years of Teaching Single Subject Language Arts Credential in Progress

3. Curriculum Holt Literature & Language Arts Holt Handbook Interactive Reader Vocabulary Workshop Greek and Latin Roots Skills Tutor Jane Schaffer Writing Program

4. Writing Expository Writing Narratives Persuasive Essays Journals Letter Writing Jane Schaffer Format Helps with all these writings projects

5. Homework Policy Late Work 1 Day late: 25% 2 Days late: 50% More than 2 Days late: 0% Absent Work The middle school absent policy is that the student is allowed a day for each day he/she is absent to make- up work before it is considered late. (Individual concerns please discuss with teacher.)

6. Grade Weights LITERATURE Tests/Major Projects 40% Quizzes/Minor Projects 30% Homework/Classwork 30% ENGLISH Tests, Final Essay 40% Quizzes/Writing Activities 30% Homework/Classwork 30% LA ENRICHMENT Cumulative Tests/Quizzes 40% Enrichment Activities 30% Homework/Classwork 30%

7. Scholastic Reading/Book Projects Independent Reading: Students will be required to read at least one independent reading book a trimester. They will all be assigned a small project in conjunction with the novel. (Minor Project/ Quiz Grade)

8. Keys to Success Use planner/ Calendar for short and long-term assignments Communicate with teachers/parents Positive Relationships Teacherweb (can access through Serra website) Edmodo—www.edmodo.com Read 20 minutes a night Study in small increments before tests and quizzes Encourage child to be a self advocate