Course Description

 

This Language Artw  Course is designed to provide students in grade seven motivating yet meeting Language Arts experiences. This course is an action-based program designed to motivate the students to create various written products.

 

Instructional Philosophy

This  course allows students to experience Languag Arts in real life situations.  The topics are teacher-directed materials and include the use of ipads, computers, computer software, videotapes, textbooks, and hands-on activities.  The instruction will be lecture demonstrations and a great deal of student participation. The course will integrate other subject areas in each assignment.  The course will require students to work in groups as well as independently, follow written and oral directions, and solve problems on a daily basis.   

Student assessment will be based on teamwork, daily assignments, participation, and written/oral reports.

Upon completion of this course, students would have been afforded opportunities to experience Language Arts in a more rigorous setting while engaging in hands-on life experiences. 

 

Course Goals

The goals of this course include but are not limited to the following:

Assist students in understand Language Arts concepts.

Develop skills necessary for self-directed learning and problem solving.
Appreciate Language Arts and understand the importance of the writing processes.

 

Class Rules

   Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

   Bring required books and materials to every class, unless told otherwise by the teacher.

   Listen and stay seated when someone is speaking.

   Follow directions the first time they are given.

   Turn assignments in on time.

   Treat everyone and their property respectfully.

  No gum, candy, drinks or foods of any kind are allowed in this class!

 

Consequences

Verbal Warning

Student Conference

Parent Contact

Student/Team Conference With Parent

Detention

Referral to the Office 

Major infractions skip to # 6

 

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN CLASS ON TIME.  TARDIES WILL BE TURNED IN TO THE OFFICE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF SATURDAY SCHOOL.

 

Grade Distribution

           

Student assessment will be based on teamwork, daily assignments, participation, and written/oral reports.

 

Summative Assessments          

Classwork                                                                 

Formative Assessments              

Homework