SeventhGrade English Welcome To Curriculum Night Contact Information

Seventh-Grade English Welcome To Curriculum Night!

Contact Information Kimberly Pierick 472 -8359 kspieric@mpsaz. org Thelma Franco 472 -8344 tlfranco@mpsaz. org Christina Cronin 472 -8357 cmcronin@mpsaz. org

CURRICULUM

Writing Genres l l l l Sentence Structure Paragraph Communication Journal (Daily) Literature Analysis Research Essay l Expository l Persuasive l Compare/Contrast l Cause and Effect l Narrative l Other

* Six Traits * l l l Ideas/Content Organization Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Conventions

Grammar l l Parts of Speech Punctuation Capitalization Sentence Diagramming

Literature l l l Short Story Fiction/Non-Fiction Poetry Novel Drama Mythology

Vocabulary l l Bi-weekly Lesson and Quiz Focus l l l l Spelling Context Clues Definition Part of Speech Etymology Synonym/Antonym Application

Some Project Examples l l l Research Antiques Candy Creations Six Trait Hero/Nemesis Novel l l l Movie Poster Game Show Book Jacket Music C. D. Trading Cards Other

Supplies l l l l Notebook: Spiral (Journal) Folder (two pocket) Loose-Leaf Paper Pencils Pens (Blue or Black, Colored) Colored Pencils Planner-Provided

How does ELP differ from General English? l l l l l EN 15 Foundation for future courses Fast-paced Extension of standards More creative writing Project-based Parental support is essential Exemplary behavior is expected Difficulty level is medium to high Highly motivated students Semester commitment