Ms. Brandy Roberts
7th grade ELA
Flag Team Sponsor
Availability: 1st hour
Call 839-3501 for conferences.
Class Supply List:
*a 3-ring binder
*5 section dividers (as follows):
Class Schedule: 1. DRP (Daily Reading Practice)
1st hour-Planning Period 2. DGP (Daily Grammar Practice)
2nd and 3rd hour-1st Block ELA 3. Reading
4th and 5th hour-2nd Block ELA 4. English
6th and 7th hour-3rd Block ELA 5. Writing
*Pencils
*Red pen/Highlighter
*Paper
I would like to take this time to welcome you to my 7th grade ELA block. I know this will be an excellent 2010-2011 school year! This website was created to inform you of my expectations for my classroom, as well as keep you updated on the events/activities throughout the school year. As your teacher, my responsibility is to provide you with a positive learning environment, as well as prepare you to be successful and productive adults. I hope you are as excited as I am about the upcoming school year!
Word of the Week
| Word: | GORGE |
| Pronunciation: | (gorj) |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | to stuff oneself with food; also a steep narrow passage with steep sides |
| Sounds Like: | GEORGE |
| Example: | The team members GORGED themselves with pizza. |
Grading Scale
A=93.5-100 60%=Tests/Major Projects
B=85.5-93.4 20%=Quizzes and minor projects
C=75.5-85.4 10%=Class participation and class work
D=64.5-75.4 10%=Homework
F=0-64.4
2010-2011
7th Grade English Language Arts Syllabus
Kelli McKenzie, Brandy Roberts, Paige Robertson
Introduction to course-Classroom/school rules, textbooks, binder organization
Reading: Introduction to Daily Reading Practice, Introduction to Reading Logs, Introduction to Academic Vocabulary, Introduction to theme-Courage
English: Introduction to Daily Grammar Practice, Introduction to Affixes and Root Words, Steps of the Writing Process-First Essay
Unit 1: Courage within Literary Genres
Reading: Introduction to literary genres
Reader’s Workshop: Parts of a Story
English: Composition Rubric
Introduction to paragraph writing
“What makes a good answer?” (constructed response)
Unit 2: True to Self
Reading: Seventh Grade (fiction) pg. 32
The Noble Experiment (non-fiction) pg. 808
The Charge of the Light Brigade (poetry) pg. 570
Lucy Stone: Champion of Women’s Rights (drama) pg. 832
Documentary on Jackie Robinson (media) pg. 828
English: Short and extended responses to each selection studied, Autobiographical Essay (narrative), sentence fragments, rhythm and meter, using active voice, title Punctuation, Fair writings, scrapbook technology project
Unit 3: Facing the Unknown
Reading: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (media)
Young Arthur (legend) pg. 660
Who Was King Arthur (nonfiction) pg. 669
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (legend) pg. 670
The Last Dog (science fiction) pg. 42
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street (drama) pg. 134
The Indian and the Cupboard (fiction)
English: Short and extended responses to each selection studied, writing activities, essay, and technology project based on The Indian and the Cupboard, Cereal Box Book Report
Unit 4: Personal Struggles
Reading: The Scholarship Jacket (fiction) pg. 216
Zebra (fiction) pg. 182
It’s Not About the Bike (nonfiction) pg. 790
23 Days in July (nonfiction) pg. 796
A Retrieved Reformation (fiction) pg. 226
Dirk the Protector (nonfiction) pg. 268
A Christmas Carol (drama) pg. 386
A Christmas Carol (media) pg. 416
English: Short and extended responses to each selection studied, writing activities, verb tenses, comparative and superlative forms, Comparison-Contrast Essay
Unit 5: Louisiana Research Project
Reading: What Do You Know About Sharks? (nonfiction) pg. 872
Like Black Smoke: The Black Death’s Journey (nonfiction) pg. 894
English: Short and extended responses to each selection studied, writing activities, Research skills, Research PowerPoint
Unit 6: Courage Through Sacrifice
Reading: Orpheus and Eurydice (myth) pg. 638
Prometheus (myth) pg. 632
Song of Orpheus (poetry) pg. 643
Annabel Lee (poetry) pg. 567
Highway Man (poetry) pg. 575
Jabberwocky (poetry) pg. 592
English: Short and extended responses to each selection studied, writing activities, Cause and Effect essay, sentence structure, clauses, response to poetry, poetic devices
Unit 7: Courage Through Disaster
Reading: Fever 1793 (fiction novel)
English: Short and extended responses to Fever 1793, writing activities, technology project
**This is a tentative schedule. Activities and projects are subject to change as needed.**
Attendance
Attendance is extremely important not only for passing the year, but also passing the standardized test. Each day work and activities will be completed, and these assignments are necessary for academic growth, comprehension, as well as for obtaining participation points.
Tardies
If you are not in the room and seated when the tardy bell rings, then you are considered tardy. Also, you must sharpen your pencil and at least be in the process of copying down your homework in your planner by the time the bell rings. If you are tardy, you must get the tardy binder and fill out your name, the date, time you came in to class, and the reason you were late. Remember, only 4 unexcused tardies are allowed per semester. They do not start over until January!
Make-up Work
You are responsible for making up all work--including missed bell ringers, notes, reading assignments, etc.—when you return after being absent. It is your responsibility to check the Make-up Work folder for any handouts that may have been given during the time you were absent. You must ask a fellow classmate for bell ringers and notes. If you are absent the day before a test and it has been announced before your absence, you are responsible for taking it upon your return. Tests, quizzes, and other missed assignments must be made up within 5 class days. Failure to make up work after five class days will result in a zero.
School Planner
Each day when you walk into class, after you have placed your book sack and homework in the designated area, your next job is to take out your planner and copy homework under the appropriate day and subject. This should be done by the time the tardy bell rings. Also, your planner is your bathroom and hall pass. If you do not bring it to class, do not ask to leave the room.
A Few Important Projects This Year…
* Reading Logs (weekly assignment)
* Book Reports (2)
* Fair Writing
* Louisiana Research Project
* Novels
Projects:
Throughout the year students will be given assignments/projects that must be worked on at home. It is your responsibility to turn these projects in on time. Caution is given to avoid plagiarism or simply copying information and claiming that it is your own. Each project will have a due date, and late assignments will result in at least a 5-point deduction per day. Technology is essential in my classroom, and we will be conducting several technology projects throughout the year. The class will be notified ahead of time, in order for you to make sure you are present at school. Technology projects must be completed on your own time if you miss days the class is working in the lab or with the wireless laptops.
Classroom Rules
1. Listen and follow directions. REMINDERS TO STUDENTS:
2. Respect your classmates and teacher. *There will not be any "bonus"
3. Respect school property, as well as other work or "extra-credit" assignments
classmates’ property given. Sometimes there may be
4. Raise your hand for permission to speak. bonus questions on tests.
5. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to *This is a pencil-only classroom. All
yourself. work, unless specified by me, must
be turned in written in pencil.
*Absolutely no gum!
Consequences for Breaking Rules:
1st offense-verbal warning
2nd offense-written behavior essay with parent signature (due the next day)
3rd offense-call parent and explain the problem
4th offense-written referral-afternoon detentions
Severe clause-for severe disruptions/behavior, a student will be removed from class (behavior clinic/ISS) or written up (referral)
Rewards
*Praise
*Surprises
*Tickets
Classroom Procedures
1. Take out all needed materials and place book sack in designated area outside of classroom.
2. Enter the room quietly (no running or yelling)
3. Place any homework in designated folder, and sharpen pencils.
4. Take out your planner and begin copying down homework.
5. Turn to your bell ringer section, copy bell ringer and answer it.
6. You are not dismissed when the bell rings. I dismiss you. I also tell you when to pack up.
7. Raise your hand in class if you need to sharpen your pencil or get up from your seat.
8. Do not throw away trash in the middle of class. This is done on your way out the door. If you leave your desk area a mess, proper punishment will be issued.
9. Follow class rules and procedures.
10. Raise your hand to answer a question. Do not blurt out answers.
11. You will only be allowed to leave the room if you have your planner as your hall pass. (No trading planners.)
12. Bring all materials to class everyday.
13. Place all work in assigned folder. If it is not in the folder, then I will assume you didn't turn it in.
14. Obey all rules and come in with a positive attitude, ready to learn something new.
Flag Team,
I am very excited about the upcoming school year! Everyone worked so hard during camp, and I hope you are ready to show off everything you learned. The following is a practice and game schedule for August. Please make sure you mark your calendars! If anything changes, I will let you know. Also, you must pay off your balance before you can receive your equipment. Remember, our first game is August 24th!
-Ms. Brandy
Practice/Game Schedule:
August:
9th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Uprising)
11th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Poker Face)
12th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Video Phone)
16th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Video Phone)
18th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Poker Face)
19th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Uprising)
23rd-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Poker Face)
24th-Parish Jamboree (Mt. Hermon)
25th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Video Phone)
26th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Uprising)
30th-Practice 2:40-4:00 (Uprising)
Demerit System for FJHS Flag Team
These Offenses are One (1) Demerit:
*Dirty uniform, hair, or body
*One missed practice, unexcused or 2 missed practices, excused
*Sitting out for some of practice (if too sick to practice, call home)
*Being tardy to practice twice. Be dressed out and in assigned area on time.
*Tardy in bringing in materials or money twice
*Eating or drinking in uniform or at practice without permission
*Chewing gum while in uniform
*Office referral
*Detention
*Missing recess meeting without first clearing it with sponsor
These Offenses are Two (2) Demerits
*Failure to have all equipment for games or practice
*Tardy for game or departure from school
*Failure to appear in proper uniform or with proper hairstyle
*Disrespect toward any sponsor or staff member at FJHS
*Failure to learn routines in a timely manner due to disruptive practice behavior
*Failure to be picked up on time from practice or game
*Failure to participate in fundraising activities
These Offenses are Three (3) Demerits
*Undesirable or immoral behavior while in or out of uniform
*Unsportsmanlike conduct while representing FJHS
These Offenses are Five (5) Demerits
*In-school suspension
A student receiving 10 demerits will be permanently removed from the team!
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