Welcome
to Class 7 English!
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This year, we will use reading,
writing, speaking, and listening to introduce ourselves to
each other and to various ideas and pieces of literature. Your grade will be determined by your work
and participation in each of those categories.
You will be given copies of the grading criteria so that you can see and
understand how your grades are given.
Here’s some important information to help you get
organized for our class:
ó Your
list of necessary supplies for this class is on the back of this paper.
ó Please
keep your notebook and journal neat and organized.
ó Please
make sure that all of your homework assignments are completed on time. Late work is only worth half points.
ó If you
are ever absent, please be certain to get all missed assignments. This is your responsibility.
ó Check www.tallmania.com
for extra copies of handouts (and a lot more)
And a couple of important CLASS RULES I’ve found help things run
more smoothly:
1. In class, please don’t speak out of your turn. Wait,
listen, and then raise your hand to contribute to the discussion so everyone
can hear what you say.
2. Please do not get out of your seat without permission.
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Our Course:
Our main theme for the
year is: “Exploration and
Self-Discovery”
Texts you will buy: 1) Write Source 2000
2)
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
NOTE: You won’t buy these in a store. We’ll get
them out the school book room, and your parents will be billed for them.
Main Readings:
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien (novel)
Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech (novel)
Boy, by Roald Dahl (autobiography)
Reading Workshop: Your
own reading selections (fiction and non-fiction)
Writing
Assignments: Speaking
& Listening Activities
Journal
Assignments Participation
(in class and group discussions)
Posters
& Projects Oral
Presentations & Speeches
Research
Project/Research Paper Note-Taking
From Oral Presentations
Writing
Workshop Drama
Activities
Have a
good year!
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