Grade 7
Helpful Links and Information
Close Reading is:
- thoughtful
- focused
- text-based
https://www.smekenseducation.com/Introduce-the-3-Phases-of-Close.html
Annotating is:
- marking up the text
- flagging (with post-its)
- taking notes
Our Units of Study
Reading and Writing
Traits of Writing - Generating Ideas
Traits of Writing - Organization/Types of Writing
The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton
Narrative Writing/Elements of a Narrative/Voice (Trait of Writing)
Mystery Short Stories
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
Research/Nonfiction - Including citation format
General Essay Writing
Biography Essay
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - John Boyne
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Freak the Mighty - Rodman Philbrick
Thematic Essay
General Writing
Poetry
Fairy Tales/Fables/Drama
Pygmalion - George Bernard Shaw
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - Howard Pyle (Briefly, as exposure to complex language.)
*Additional texts as needed for background and skill building.
Grammar
Basic Parts of Speech
Phrases & Clauses
Word Choice (Trait of Writing)
Sentences
Sentence Fluency (Trait of Writing)
Conventions (Trait of Writing)
Wordiness
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is based on novels/short texts.
Roots and Affixes.
Homework
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Homework is a way to reinforce skills and encourage strong, independent study habits.
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Expect homework regularly.
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Please email me if something seems overwhelming.