Grade 7 Language Arts 2015-2016

Mrs. Perreira kathleen.perriera@maryknollschool.org

Mrs. Adair margot.adair@maryknollschool.org
Students will strengthen their ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing and
speaking. They will read and respond to various genres of literature; they will demonstrate their
understanding by recalling details, identifying main ideas and supporting information as well as
drawing conclusions. We will work to strengthen their writing mechanics, grammar skills and
develop their vocabulary repertoire. They will also build confidence in public speaking through
discussion and presentation opportunities. Finally, they will relate and apply what they have
learned from our readings and discussions to situations that are meaningful and relevant to their
lives. We will also integrate aspects of religion, math, science, and technology into our language
arts curriculum.
General Language Arts Content:
Grammar and Mechanics of the English language
Vocabulary
Writing processes and types of writing
Reading Comprehension and Fluency
Research and Study techniques
Literature
Poetry
Students will be assessed in various ways, including but not limited to the following: frequent
written and/or verbal checks for understanding, projects/activities, presentations, quizzes/tests,
literature circles, and observation. The following weights are in place:
GRADING SCALE
A
+
A
A-

100

B+

89-87

C+

79-77

D+

69-67

99-95
94-90

B
B-

86-83
82-80

C
C-

76-73
72-70

D
D-

66-63
62-60

Tests/Projects = 40%
Homework = 15%

59-0

Quizzes/Mini Projects = 30%

Participation = 15%

Texts/Resource list:
Language Arts:
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 7 (Vocabulary)
Write Source text & Write Source Skills book (Grammar, Usage, Mechanics)

Grade 7 Language Arts 2015-2016

Various novels (The Giver, The Breadwinner, Freak the Mighty, Dragon of the Lost Sea,
Misfits, and other novels as time permits).