7th Grade English Syllabus

Weaver High School 2012-2013

Students and Parents:

I am excited to be teaching 7th, 9th standard, and 9th honors English at Weaver High School!

Teacher Introduction: Angie Robinson

Education:

B.A in English and Drama from Jacksonville State University

Masters of Science in Education (M.S. ED) from Jacksonville State University

Experience:

I taught standard and honors Language Arts 9-11 at White Plains High School from 2004-2012. During those years, I served in various extra-curricular roles and other duties—Jr. High Cheerleading coach, Journalism/Yearbook advisor, BETA club co-sponsor; Scholar’s Bowl sponsor, and high school enrichment co-sponsor.

Please feel free to contact me:

Email:

Classroom Phone: 741-7229

Planning Period: 4th Period (10:20am-11:14am)

Course Expectations and Objectives

Objective: Students are provided literary texts to challenge them and extend their critical thinking skills. Students are given teacher assistance as they move from purely personal reactions to what they read to reactions based on critical principles. Mastery of basic literary vocabulary and repeated focus on critical principles are essential as students gain author control when writing responses to serious literature.

In expressing themselves through language, students will continue to use simple well-practiced patterns or modes to gain experience in more complex and less familiar forms. Teachers encourage and coach as students explore mature means of expression appropriate for adult-level writing, speaking and presenting.

All activities and lessons will be based upon the objectives of (but not limited to) the Alabama State Course of Study and Common Core Standards.

Grading Procedure: Evaluation in the classroom includes teacher, peer, and self-assessment.

Tests and other Assessments:

Assessment for each student's progress will be made by unit tests, literature exams, 9-week exams, vocabulary quizzes, oral reports, presentations, essays, a research paper and various writing assignments. Points possible will vary by assignment, and will always be announced and/or printed on worksheets and tests.Any students who during the semester is receiving grades of F or any other grades unsatisfactory to him/her or the parents/guardians may meet with the teacher to discuss the matter.

Attendance Policy: Refer to the student handbook for policies in place.

Classroom Rules: My classroom will have one rule: RESPECT!!

This should cover the following areas:

  • Respect when a classmate is talking
  • Refraining from Interrupting classmates or teacher
  • Refrain from making demeaning remarks or laughing at a comment made by others
  • Respect while I am teaching
  • Refraining from walking around the room
  • Not Talking to your neighbor
  • No Sleeping during class
  • Refraining from Interrupting the lecture
  • Raising your hand when appropriate
  • Respect for yourself, your education and your future
  • Bring all supplies and books to class
  • Be on time for class
  • Turn in completed assignments on time
  • Respect when speaking
  • Always refer to your teacher or classmate with respectful words
  • Do not raise your voice in class, and I will not raise mine.
  • Remember to not be argumentative, especially with those in authority

Academic Dishonesty Policy: Students who are found guilty of class cheating (receiving, providing, talking, aiding in any form, and/or not following teacher’s specific instructions) will receive a 0 on the material or test. Please refer to the Student Handbook and Code of Student Conduct.

*Reasonable accommodations will be given to accordance with Section 504 and The Americans with Disabilities Act.

** The teacher reserves the right to revise the course syllabus if deemed necessary. Students will be informed of any such changes.

Textbooks:

  • Glencoe Literature Course 2
  • Elements of Language Course 2
  • Grammar Workbook
  • Supplemental Novels (The Bully by Paul Langan and others TBA)

Materials Needed: Students should all have both pen (blue or black only) and pencils; three ring binder and wide ruled notebook paper. Occasionally students may be asked to bring other materials such as colored pencils, markers, glue stick, construction paper, etc. in order to complete a class project.