Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
Course Syllabus
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Instructor: Mrs. Bonnie
Michaels Mrs. Hope Benavides
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Grade level/subject: 7th Grade Language Arts |
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Email: Bonnie.Michaels@fayette.kyschools.us Hope.Benavides@fayette.kyschools.us Phone: 381-4920 ext. 2312 or ext. 2313 My Web Page: http://staff.fcps.net/bmichaels
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First Nine Weeks Note: this syllabus is subject to change during the course of learning. |
Goals/Objectives
During the first nine weeks, students will:
Read, analyze, and interpret various forms of poetry.
Create various forms of poetry.
Review and enhance basic writing
skills
Participate in PAS reading test
Learn and apply RAMPS and ROAR writing organizers, as well as a variety of graphic organizers to be used within
the writing process.
Text
Holt – Elements of Literature, by Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2007.
Holt – Grammar Handbook First Course
Vocabulary for Achievement
Numerous other relevant resources as well as guest speakers will be utilized as needed during the first nine weeks.
Grading
The grading and homework policies at Edythe J. Hayes Middle are designed to provide accurate assignment of grades with the intent to demonstrate a clear relationship between student performance and student learning.
o Writing Workshop – Writing will be a crucial part of this year’s curriculum. This class will practice mastery of all types of writing (transactive, personal/expressive, reflective, and literary (poetry)) in our weekly writing workshops.
o Journal, Open-Response, and On-Demand Writing – To enhance writing, students will follow prompts to complete journal entries, open-response questions, and on-demand writing assignments. Combinations of these types of writing will be practiced weekly if not daily.
o Grammar Mini-Lessons – This class will focus on mastery of grammar skills to enrich student writing. Grammar will be practiced weekly. Note: Grammar worksheets will be given as homework to reinforce learning.
o Vocabulary Building – Vocabulary building and spelling will be an essential part of this year’s curriculum. Vocabulary and spelling will be practiced and tested during each full week of school.
o Reading Program – Our school recognizes the importance of reading; therefore, students will become active readers. Note: Reading will be completed both in and out of class. Accelerated Reader (AR) will be used throughout the year.
Grading Scale
A 92 – 100
B 91 – 83
C 82 – 74
D 73 – 65
F 64 and below
Make-up Work
AR Book Requirements
During the first nine weeks, each student is responsible for reading at least one individual AR book and completing the required AR quizzes. In addition to the AR quizzes, students will be completing a reading log as well as completing a summer reading project.
First Nine Weeks Calendar
Below you will find a course calendar including important dates to remember. In addition to the following, students will have a vocabulary/spelling test on the Friday of every full week of school; for example, students will not have a vocabulary test on Friday, September 5th due to Labor Day on Monday, September 1st.
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Activity |
Completion/Administration Date |
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First Day of School |
August 13, 2008 |
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No School! Records Day |
August 22, 2008 |
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Begin
Poetry Unit /Poetry Pre-Test |
August 18, 2008 |
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No School! Labor Day |
September 1, 2008 |
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Mid-Term Ends |
September 12, 2008 |
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Mid-Term Reports Go Home |
September 18 |
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No School! Records Day |
September 26, 2008 |
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Literacy Night Project Due! |
October 8, 2008 |
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Summer Reading Project Due |
October 8, 2008 |
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End of the First Nine Weeks |
October 14, 2008 |
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Report Cards Go Home |
October 22, 2008 |
Supplies
Class Constitution
See the attached sheet containing our Class Constitution, Citizens’ Responsibilities, and Classroom Rules and Expectations. This sheet must be signed by both the student and the parent/guardian and returned to class for a homework grade.
Contact
Parent conferences are scheduled through our team leader, Mrs. Hope Benavides. However, if you have a specific question or comment regarding language arts, please do not hesitate to contact me. Your questions, comments, and ideas are always welcome. I look forward to a great year!