Smitha Middle School

ELA
678-594-8267
2017-2018

Instructor: Mrs. Glatzhofer Email: Julie.Glatzhofer@cobbk12.org Blog: glatzhofer.weebly.com

COURSE SUMMARY: The Seventh Grade Language Arts curriculum consists of the following units of
study: reading, writing, grammar/usage, vocabulary acquisition, and speaking and listening skills. The
Language Arts curriculum will provide students with an opportunity to explore compelling themes
through reading, writing, discussion, performances, and research. Students will closely read short
stories, novels, historical text, and articles. With frequent opportunities to write creatively and
analytically, students will develop fluency, research skills, and an understanding of how to craft their
writing based on audience and purpose. Through collaborative discussions, presentations, and
debates with peers students will analyze text, collect evidence, and sharpen their critical thinking
skills. Within all activities essential vocabulary and grammar concepts will enrich students ability to
read and write effectively.

STUDENT AGENDA:
All students should have their agenda in class with them on a daily basis. Should students lose their
agenda, the cost to replace it will be $10.00

TEXTS AND RESOURCES:

Spring Board English Language Arts Consumable.
*Replacement Cost ($83.00)

CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
Composition Notebook
College ruled loose leaf paper
Pencils (#2 mechanical or wood)
Black and Blue pens
Highlighters

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Our class will follow the school wide behavior management plan supported by the PBIS system. All
students will be expected to maintain the Cardinal R.E.D. guiding principles: Respect, Excellence,
and Dedication. Students accumulate points for minor infractions with progressive disciplinary
consequences (parent contact, detention, parent conference, administrative referral). Students are
also rewarded for demonstrating Cardinal R.E.D. principles with Cardinal Cash to be used to
purchase items in the school store, as well as a pass to attend Fresh Air Friday (every other Friday).

UNITS OF STUDY:
7th Grade Springboard Yearly Overview
Unit Themes Major Assessment 1 Major Assessment 2
1- The Choices We Make Personal Narrative Illustrated Myth
2- What Influences My Explanatory Essay Argumentative Essay
Choices?
3- Choices and Literary Analysis Essay Biographical Presentation
Consequences
4- How We Choose to Act Creating & Presenting a Performing a Shakespearean
Monologue Dialogue

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Summative Assessments (Essays, Projects, Tests): 40%
Formative Assessments (Quizzes, Minor Projects): 30%
Classwork: (Daily Writing Assignments): 20%
Individual Practice/Homework: 10%

GRADING AND REPORTING:

Grades are based on master of content and performance from class work, tests, quizzes, and
projects.
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 74-79
D: 70-73
F: 69 and below

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:

If students are absent, they should access the teachers blog and make every effort to make up
missing assignments as soon as possible. Students will be given the amount of time that they are
absent to make up any missed assignments due to an absence. For example, if you are absent for
one day, when you return to school you will have one additional day to make up the assignment. It is
your responsibility to complete assignments on time, and turn them in when absent.

PARENT TIPS:
A part of our school-home communication is reporting progress to parents. In addition to progress
reports and report cards, parents are encouraged to sign up for ParentVUE which will provide parents
with access to their childs grades and class assignments. Parents must sign up for access to
ParentVue in the front office. Once signed up use the link below to be view your childs progress.
Parent Access to Grades: http://parentvue.cobbk12.org

This plan may be changed to reflect the needs of the students.

Students and parents please sign and return the syllabus. It will be kept in the front of the math
section of the binder for reference.

Student Name (print) Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Parent/Guardian Contact Number(s) Parent/Guardian Email Address