7th+Grade+ELA


 * 7th Grade Syllabus **
 * Mrs. Haven **


 * We are excited to have a brand new Holt-McDougal Literature text for ELA instruction. The entire text is available online. In addition, there is online support for vocabulary, writing, and grammar — all accessible from home. Each child will have a password to access these materials @ my.hrw.com. **


 * Instruction will focus on the five components of Common Core Instruction: **


 * __Reading Literature__ **
 * short stories, novellas, novels, poetry, drama, myths **


 * __Reading Information__ **
 * autobiographies, biographies, essays, speeches, news articles, feature articles, **
 * functional texts **


 * __Writing__ **
 * constructed responses **
 * narrative, informative/explanatory, argumentative/persuasive **
 * research **


 * __Speaking and Listening__ **
 * collaborative discussions with peers and adults **
 * analyze multimedia presentations **
 * formal presentations of ideas, including visual displays **


 * __Language__ **
 * vocabulary, grammar, punctuation **


 * Students and parents should visit my class website at the KPS website at http://havensclasses.wikispaces.com/ to keep up with daily assignments, assignments missed due to absences, upcoming events/important dates, homework and class support, and educational games. **


 * Students will be graded 85% on summative assessments (quizzes, tests, formal papers, presentations) and 15% on formative assessments (daily class assignments). **