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7th/ 8th Grade English/Language Arts and Reading

7th/ 8thGrade English/Language Artsand Reading Course Syllabus

Course Title / English Language Arts and Reading
Instructors’ Names / Kim McCracken, LaQuetta Nobles, Rophietta London, Bettye Gooden-Davis, Jeanette Jones-Wilson, Ambra Phillips, Desiree Hall
Email Address /
Availability / Conference Period:3rd
Tutoring Times: TBA and by appointment
Telephone Number / (972) 218-1660

Welcome!

We are looking forward to working with you to further your child’s knowledge and understanding of English/Language Arts and Reading. We plan to do everything possible to help your child reach his/her full potential and become a life-long learner. We believe that every child will learn and be successful with our partnership.

Course Description

Curriculum designed by CSCOPE

7th Grade

  • 1st Six Weeks—Unit 01: Understanding Literary Nonfiction and Poetry
  • 2nd Six Weeks—Unit 02: Understanding Fiction and Drama
  • 3rd Six Weeks—Unit 03: Understanding Informational Texts
  • 4th Six Weeks—Unit 04: Understanding Persuasive Texts and Media/ Formulating Connections Across Literary Texts
  • 5th Six Weeks—Unit 05: Formulating Connections Across Informational Texts/ Formulating Connections Across All Genres
  • 6th six Weeks—Unit 06: Generating Research

8th Grade

  • 1st Six Weeks—Unit 01: Analyzing Fiction and Drama
  • 2nd Six Weeks—Unit 02: Analyzing Nonfiction and Poetry/ Analyzing Persuasive Texts
  • 3rd Six Weeks—Unit 03: Analyzing Informational Texts
  • 4th Six Weeks—Unit 04: Creating Connections Across Literary Texts/ Creating Connections Across Informational Texts
  • 5th Six Weeks—Unit 05: Creating Connections Across All Genres/ Media Literacy
  • 6th Six Weeks—Unit 06: Producing Research

Teaching Methods

Direct teaching/modeling

Cooperative learning

Discussions

Note-taking and graphic organizers

Differentiated Instruction

Kohlberg Theory of Moral Development

Research

Socratic Seminars

Reflective Journaling

Analyze/ interpret various forms of communication

Media Literacy

Make connections between fiction/nonfiction/film/music and other media forms

Frayer Model

Assessment Methods

  1. Internal Assessments
  2. Multiple-choice tests/quizzes/ short answer response
  3. Essays/ Timed Writing
  4. Oral presentations
  5. Reading Inventory
  6. Project-based activities
  7. Portfolio
  1. External Assessments
  • STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness)
  • PSAT
  • Glencoe Timeless Treasures
  • College Board Grammar
  • Various Resources

Supplies

Supplies needed in addition to the general school supplies list will be provided by individual teachers.

Grading Policy

According to LISD policy, each assignment in ELAR is weighed as follows:

Per 6 Weeks:

Classwork 40%

Homework20%

Tests40%

Per Semester

1st/4th 6 Weeks25%

2nd/5th 6 Weeks25%

3rd/6th 6 Weeks25%

Semester Exam 25%