HAPPY DAYS SCHOOL AND FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL

LANGUAGE ARTS SYLLABUS 7ABC I BIMESTER 2019-2020

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Language Arts class continues to develop English language skills in the areas of oral
reading, reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary building and mainly increase
background knowledge through literary work. These skills will be taught, practiced and
reinforced through five categories: vocabulary, Reading comprehension strategies, Reading
comprehension skills, and Writing skills. This year a grammar workshop will be included.
The HEART of the Language Arts Program where every other skill and strategy will
depend on the genre students are currently reading.

Students are required to complete most of the activities in the classroom, homework
assignments will be requested as to enhance the learning process. Applying reading
strategies and reading comprehension skills is our main goal. Quizzes will be created based
on the book we have read during the quarter which will include: vocabulary, reading
comprehension skills and strategies. Students are responsible to bring their books and their
materials to class every day. Because this course is class work based, students will not have
a final quarter exam.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Reads two different gothic novels with similar historical context

2. Compare (and contrast) literary elements across stories, including plots, settings and
characters.

3. Describe characters (e.g., traits, roles, similarities) within literary selection.

4. Identify characteristics of historical context of the books (namely Gothic genre,

Victorian Era, Epistle novels, etc.)

5. Infer by reading between the lines to determine a character's motivation and personality,
to discover themes, and to identify the main points in informal texts.

6. Asks and responds to questions (e.g., about the meaning of a story, about the meaning of
words or ideas, underlying information, etc.)

7. Identify and develop proper sentence and paragraph structure

8. Write fully developed, well-structured informative essays

 RESOURCES

 Library and online books

 Electronic device (no cellphones allowed)
 Binder with lined paper
 Post-it notes
 Merriam-Webster English Dictionary

EXPECTED COURTESY

1. Be seated with all materials and supplies when class begins.

2. Complete all assignments on time.
3. Listen while others are speaking.
4. Respect each other’s opinions, space, and belongings.
5. Speak English at all times.
English must be spoken at all times, this includes among the students and anywhere
they stand on the school grounds, 10% are assigned for this aspect in every class.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE UP POLICY

All assignments and evaluations will be made up one week after absentee, as long as you
bring an appropriate excuse. After this you will not be able to make it up.

GRADING POLICY

30% Classroom Activities

20% Extra Classroom Activities (English Speaking)
10% Values and Attitudes
5% Artistic Expression
35% Evaluations & Projects
100%

Grades
The grades will be based on a 100% point system.

Tentative Chronogram *Dates may vary

 LANGUAGE ARTS 7ABC TENTATIVE CHRONOGRAM
I BIMESTER

Week Topic Skill

Week 1 Interdisciplinary Create Bullying and Routines awareness
Practice Classroom and Community
August 14– 16 Reading Strategies Routines, and recycling

(Discussion and pre-evaluation) Reading Strategies Diagnostic Test

Week 2 Reading Skills - Dracula  Acquire sufficient background

 Background Information information of the book for better
August 19 – 23 Investigation: comprehension
 Gothic Genre  Define, write sentences,
 Victorian Era (characteristics) synonyms/antonyms and pictures
 Author’s Bio (Bram Stoker) of unknown words
 Dracula Background PPT  Identify the different types of
 Vocabulary Activity fiction
 Types of Fiction  Determine both the physical and
 Character Traits (worksheet) psychological attributes of main
character
Week 3
MAP TEST
August 26-30

Week 4 Grammar  Students will be able to

 Types of sentences differentiate between the four
September 2-6  Varying Sentence Structure different types of sentences.
 Transitional Words  Identify the number and kinds of
 Supporting the main idea clauses a sentence contains
 Using coherent transitional words
for an effective flow of ideas
 Determine the main idea of a
paragraph

Quiz#1 Dracula

Week 5 Reading Skills - Frankenstein  Acquire sufficient background

 Frankenstein Background PPT
September 9-13  Vocabulary Activity
 Plot Structure (worksheet)
 Tone and mood of main characters
(worksheet)
information of the book for better
comprehension
 Define, write sentences,
synonyms/antonyms and pictures
of unknown words
 Recognize the different parts of a
 plot in a story
 Describe and reveal their motives,
feelings, and state of mind
Week 6 Grammar  Identify a correct pattern of
 Patterns of Organization (in organization for paragraphs to
September 16-20 paragraphs) maintain a coherent flow of ideas
 Types of paragraphs Part I  Identify the different types of
 Types of paragraphs Part II paragraphs (narrative, descriptive,
expository and persuasive)
 Identify the different parts of an
essay and their purpose
Quiz #2 Frankenstein
Week 7 W.WS  Students will read a sample
 Parts of an Informational Essay Informational Essay and determine
September 23-27  Pre-Writing: Brainstorm topics the different parts of its structure, as
 Outline: Introduction (hook & thesis well as transition words
statement)  Identify a topic based on personal
 Outline: Body Paragraphs (topic preference and elaborate a KWL
sentences and evidence for chart about your topic of choice
supporting details)
 Write three topic sentences per
 Outline: Conclusion (restatement of
supporting detail with evidence to
thesis and recommendation)
support main idea
 Rewrite thesis statement using
different words and finish outline
with a creative recommendation to
the readers.
Week 8
SEMANA MORAZANICA
Sep. 30-Oct. 4

Week 9 Final Project: Students will get to form groups and design
Create a graphic novel or comic strip using their own graphic novel/ comic strip by
October 7-11 elements of Gothic genre. Include well done creating an original plot, characters, setting,
pictures and a creative plot. etc. The purpose to encourage their artistic
skills by creating something fun and new
with elements learned in class.
Week 10
I BIMESTER EXAMS
October 14-17