WEST RIDGE MIDDLE

7^Th Grade Language Arts

Course Syllabus 2019-2020

Mrs. Lowe

Teacher Contact Information:

Conference: 1st Period

Email: llowe@opsb.net

Phone: 318.397.8444

Materials Needed:

• 3 ring binder (2 inches)
• 5 Tab Dividers
• Loose Leaf Paper
• Red Pens (stay in class)
• Mechanical Pencils
• Highlighter
• Paperback novel: The Giver (Reading Class)

Course Description:

Students will refine and master previously learned reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Seventh grade students read widely in classic and contemporary selections and informational texts. Students will draw data from multiple sources for use in research and projects.

Course Grades:

Reading:

Vocabulary Test- normally given on Thursdays

Story and Literary Skills Test- will be given when we have finished reading and covering the story.

Writing- Constructive Response Questions (3-5 sentence answers). These questions will be related to the reading passage

Projects- Details given at the beginning of each unit.

Bellringer

English:

Grammar Skills Test

Essays 

DOL

Classroom  Expectations:

1. Arrive on Time

2. Come Prepared to Class

3. Be Respectful of Others

4. Display Appropriate Behavior

5. Follow All Directions and Adhere to School Policies