Course Syllabus

Mandy Martin

amanda.martin@ucps.k12.nc.us

I am excited for a new year with you in my class. We are going to be working hard to learn reading, writing, and grade appropriate vocabulary.  Below you will find a copy of the syllabus for this class.

 

Sun Valley Middle School

1409 Wesley Chapel Rd.

Indian Trail, NC 28079

704-296-3009

 

 

7th Grade Language Arts Syllabus

2019-2020

Instructor Information

Instructor	Email
Mandy Martin	amanda.martin@ucps.k12.nc.us

General Information

Description -

 In 7th grade ELA this year, you will strengthen your reading skills and broaden your interests in topics/genres through the Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model by reading a variety of literary and informational texts; talking about what you notice and understand with your classmates; and writing about your thought process. As a writer, you will learn to use the writing process to exhibit the traits of  good writing in the narrative, informative and argumentative styles of communication. 

 

Classroom Expectations - 

Students are to have a novel to read every day in class along with any and all materials needed for their class. Students are to be respectful of all their peers as well as faculty and staff. 

Learning Requirements:

• Discovering meaning within text through drawing inferences. 
• Text structures
• Determining author’s purpose
• Informational text
• Poetry
• Whole Class novels
• Independent reading
• Variety of Genres
• Word study
• Writing Process
• Traits of good writing

Required Materials:

• “Cow” journal
• Earbuds (Required)
• 1 1 inch binder
• 2-3 packs of Post-it notes
• Highlighters
• Colored Pencils or crayons
• Pencils
• Loose-leaf paper
• Hand held pencil sharpener
• 2-3 glue sticks

Tutoring Days and Hours:

Before school BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Students must make arrangements with me by the end of the previous school day.

 

Grading Policy:

Tests/Projects	3 times
Quizzes	2 times
Classwork/Homework	1 time

Connect with ELA through:

Canvas, Student Agendas, and Powerschool 

SVMS Late Work Policy

SUN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL LATE WORK POLICY: (continued on next page)

 

Student work completion and responsibility is priority at the middle school level. This is encouraged and reinforced by a late work policy that challenges students to be self-directed and responsible as they improve their academic growth. All assignments are expected to be turned in by the Due Date.

 

Day 1- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 90%

Day 2- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 80%

Day 3 (DEADLINE)- Late Work Penalty: may earn no more than 70%

The DEADLINE is after 3 days the work will count for no more than 50% of the grade earned. 

 

NOTE: Special consideration may be given to students who request it in writing to their teacher. This will be a teacher decision under those circumstances. The students must request this for any special consideration.