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Class Syllabus for General English 7 Holt Elements of Literature, First Course Holt Elements of Language, First Course Other Materials as required to ensure objective achievement
Course Goals: This course will follow the State of Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) for 7th grade. They are: v Students will give and seek information in conversations, in group discussions, and in oral presentations. v Students will identify the relationship between a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages. v Students will describe persuasive messages in nonprint media, including television, radio, and video. v Students will read to determine the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar words and phrases. v Students will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. v Students will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational texts. v Students will apply knowledge of appropriate reference materials. v Students will develop narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. v Students will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing.
Proposed Course Outline (Subject to Change): Ongoing Development Skills (Experienced throughout the entire course):
Methods for Obtaining Course Goals: Students work toward these goals through a wide variety of experiences and materials. These include: the reading of many types of literature, the writing of a variety of formal and informal compositions, the giving of speeches and oral reports, the participation in class discussions, the planning and completion of individual, partner, and small group tasks and projects, and the completion of traditional text and worksheet assignments.
Enrichment opportunities are always available. Students with increased ability and/or interest in any or all of the topics included in this course should see Miss Cannon. Individual and group activities have been designed to assist students in these categories. Grading Components: The measure of student progress is based on the graded evaluations of class work, homework, quizzes, tests, essays, projects, and class participation. Daily assignments count as 45% of the total grade, quizzes, bell work and Accelerated Reader each count as 5%, tests count as 10%, and essays and projects each make up 15% of the total. Three-week reports are issued to students in the middle of each six weeks.
GRADING SYSTEM: 100-94 = A 75-70 = D 93-86 = B 70 - 0 = F 85-76 = C
SEMESTER AND FINAL GRADES: Semester grades are obtained by averaging the six week grading period grades. Final grades are an average of the semester grades.
Homework Expectations: All homework should be turned in on time. Late work will be accepted, but it will be marked down up to 10 percent of a grade. All missing work will be posted in the classroom, and any work that is not made up before the end of each marking period will become an automatic zero. Students who have missed school may collect all make-up work from Miss Cannon upon their return to school, or may have a parent or guardian pick it up after school on the date of absence. The time allowed for make-up work is equal to the number of days missed.
Classroom Rules: Basically my rules revolve around the need to show respect for oneself, for others, and for learning. It is hoped that students will strive to always be prepared, polite and punctual. To help clarify these expectations, students are asked to read and sign a behavior policy at the beginning of each year. It is also expected that all students will follow the rules and policies found in the Virginia Middle School student handbook.
Teacher Notes: I welcome communication from parents and students. Arrangements for additional assistance on lessons may be made either before or after school. The student should make arrangements in advance for any extra help sessions.
Class Syllabus for General Reading 7 Required Texts: Holt Elements of Literature, First Course An approved Accelerated Reader book Other Materials as required to ensure objective achievement
Course Goals:
This course will follow the State of Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) for 7th grade. They are: v Students will give and seek information in conversations, in group discussions, and in oral presentations. v Students will identify the relationship between a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages. v Students will describe persuasive messages in nonprint media, including television, radio, and video. v Students will read to determine the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar words and phrases. v Students will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. v Students will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational texts. v Students will apply knowledge of appropriate reference materials. v Students will develop narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. v Students will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing.
Proposed Course Outline (Subject to Change):
Ongoing Development Skills (Experienced throughout the entire course):
Methods for Obtaining Course Goals: Students work toward these goals through a wide variety of experiences and materials. These include: the reading of many types of literature, the writing of a variety of formal and informal compositions, the giving of speeches and oral reports, the participation in class discussions, the planning and completion of individual, partner, and small group tasks and projects, and the completion of traditional text and worksheet assignments.
Enrichment opportunities are always available. Students with increased ability and/or interest in any or all of the topics included in this course should see Miss Cannon. Individual and group activities have been designed to assist students in these categories.
Grading Components: The measure of student progress is based on the graded evaluations of class work, homework, quizzes, tests, essays, projects, and class participation. Daily assignments count as 45% of the total grade, quizzes, bell work and Accelerated Reader each count as 5%, tests count as 10%, and essays and projects each make up 15% of the total. Three-week reports are issued to students in the middle of each six weeks.
GRADING SYSTEM: 100-94 = A 75-70 = D 93-86 = B 70 - 0 = F 85-76 = C
SEMESTER AND FINAL GRADES: Semester grades are obtained by averaging the final six weeks’ average of the three grading periods with the exam grade. Year-end grades are determined by averaging the first and second semester grades.
Homework Expectations: All homework should be turned in on time. Late work will be accepted, but it will be marked down up to 10 percent of a grade. All missing work will be posted in the classroom, and any work that is not made up before the end of each marking period will become an automatic zero.
Students who have missed school may collect all make-up work from Miss Cannon upon their return to school, or may have a parent or guardian pick it up after school on the date of absence.
The time allowed for make-up work is equal to the number of days missed.
Classroom Rules: Basically my rules revolve around the need to show respect for oneself, for others, and for learning. It is hoped that students will strive to always be prepared, polite and punctual. It is also expected that all students will follow the rules and policies found in the Virginia Middle School student handbook.
Class Supplies: In order for students to be productive and fully engaged, they must come prepared for class. For this class, that means that students should bring two pencils, paper, their agendas and an AR book with them every single day.
Teacher Notes: I welcome communication from parents and students. Arrangements for additional assistance on lessons may be made either before or after school. Students should make arrangements in advance for any extra help sessions.
Class Syllabus for General English 8
Required Texts: Holt Elements of Literature, Second Course Holt Elements of Language, Second Course An approved Accelerated Reader book Other Materials as required to ensure objective achievement
Course Goals:
This course will follow the State of Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) for 8th grade. They are: v Students will use interviewing techniques to gain information. v Students will develop and deliver oral presentations in groups or individually. v Students will analyze mass media messages. v Students will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, inflections, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development. v Students will read and analyze a variety of narrative and poetic forms. v Students will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of informational sources. v Students will write in a variety of forms, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and informational. v Students will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing.
Proposed Course Outline (Subject to Change):
Ongoing Development Skills (Experienced throughout the entire course):
Methods for Obtaining Course Goals: Students work toward these goals through a wide variety of experiences and materials. These include: the reading of many types of literature, the writing of a variety of formal and informal compositions, the giving of speeches and oral reports, the participation in class discussions, the planning and completion of individual, partner, and small group tasks and projects, and the completion of traditional text and worksheet assignments.
Enrichment opportunities are always available. Students with increased ability and/or interest in any or all of the topics included in this course should see Miss Cannon. Individual and group activities have been designed to assist students in these categories.
Grading Components: The measure of student progress is based on the graded evaluations of class work, homework, quizzes, tests, essays, projects, and class participation. Daily assignments count as 45% of the total grade, quizzes, bell work and Accelerated Reader each count as 5%, tests count as 10%, and essays and projects each make up 15% of the total. Three-week reports are issued to students in the middle of each six weeks.
GRADING SYSTEM: 100-94 = A 75-70 = D 93-86 = B 70 - 0 = F 85-76 = C
SEMESTER AND FINAL GRADES: Semester grades are obtained by averaging the final six weeks’ average of the three grading periods with the exam grade. Year-end grades are determined by averaging the first and second semester grades.
Homework Expectations: All homework should be turned in on time. Late work will be accepted, but it will be marked down up to 10 percent of a grade. All missing work will be posted in the classroom, and any work that is not made up before the end of each marking period will become an automatic zero.
Students who have missed school may collect all make-up work from Miss Cannon upon their return to school, or may have a parent or guardian pick it up after school on the date of absence.
The time allowed for make-up work is equal to the number of days missed.
Classroom Rules: Basically my rules revolve around the need to show respect for oneself, for others, and for learning. It is hoped that students will strive to always be prepared, polite and punctual. It is also expected that all students will follow the rules and policies found in the Virginia Middle School student handbook.
Class Supplies: In order for students to be productive and fully engaged, they must come prepared for class. For this class, that means that students should bring two pencils, paper, their agendas and an AR book with them every single day.
Teacher Notes: I welcome communication from parents and students. Arrangements for additional assistance on lessons may be made either before or after school. Students should make arrangements in advance for any extra help sessions.
Class Syllabus for Advanced English 8
Required Texts:
Holt Elements of Literature, Second Course Holt Elements of Language, Second Course An approved Accelerated Reader book Other Materials as required to ensure objective achievement
Course Goals:
This course will follow the State of Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) for 8th grade. They are: v Students will use interviewing techniques to gain information. v Students will develop and deliver oral presentations in groups or individually. v Students will analyze mass media messages. v Students will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, inflections, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development. v Students will read and analyze a variety of narrative and poetic forms. v Students will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of informational sources. v Students will write in a variety of forms, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and informational. v Students will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing.
Proposed Course Outline (Subject to Change):
Ongoing Development Skills (Experienced throughout the entire course):
Methods for Obtaining Course Goals: Students work toward these goals through a wide variety of experiences and materials. These include: the reading of many types of literature, the writing of a variety of formal and informal compositions, the giving of speeches and oral reports, the participation in class discussions, the planning and completion of individual, partner, and small group tasks and projects, and the completion of traditional text and worksheet assignments.
Enrichment opportunities are always available. Students with increased ability and/or interest in any or all of the topics included in this course should see Miss Cannon. Individual and group activities have been designed to assist students in these categories.
Grading Components: The measure of student progress is based on the graded evaluations of class work, homework, quizzes, tests, essays, projects, and class participation. Daily assignments count as 45% of the total grade, quizzes, bell work and Accelerated Reader each count as 5%, tests count as 10%, and essays and projects each make up 15% of the total. Three-week reports are issued to students in the middle of each six weeks.
GRADING SYSTEM: 100-94 = A 75-70 = D 93-86 = B 70 - 0 = F 85-76 = C
SEMESTER AND FINAL GRADES: Semester grades are obtained by averaging the final six weeks’ average of the three grading periods with the exam grade. Year-end grades are determined by averaging the first and second semester grades.
Homework Expectations: All homework should be turned in on time. Late work will be accepted, but it will be marked down up to 10 percent of a grade. All missing work will be posted in the classroom, and any work that is not made up before the end of each marking period will become an automatic zero.
Students who have missed school may collect all make-up work from Miss Cannon upon their return to school, or may have a parent or guardian pick it up after school on the date of absence.
The time allowed for make-up work is equal to the number of days missed.
Classroom Rules: Basically my rules revolve around the need to show respect for oneself, for others, and for learning. It is hoped that students will strive to always be prepared, polite and punctual. It is also expected that all students will follow the rules and policies found in the Virginia Middle School student handbook.
Class Supplies: In order for students to be productive and fully engaged, they must come prepared for class. For this class, that means that students should bring two pencils, paper, their agendas and an AR book with them every single day.
Teacher Notes: I welcome communication from parents and students. Arrangements for additional assistance on lessons may be made either before or after school. Students should make arrangements in advance for any extra help sessions.
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