Transcript English 7 - Fabius - Pompey School District

English 7
Everything you ever wanted to know, and then some…
We speak English,
so why are we in this class?
This year, we’re going to focus on the following:
▪ Reading, writing, grammar, critical thinking, and research
Why?
▪ By becoming better at these things, we’ll become better students (in
all subject areas), better communicators, and better able to express
our ideas. These skills will help you find success this year, next year,
while you’re in high school and college, and in your future careers.
These skills will also help you be successful on the NYS ELA Exam,
which you will take April 1-3, 2014.
What will we be studying this year?
▪ Novels: Al Capone Does My Shirts, The Giver, Where the Red Fern
Grows, and Nothing But the Truth
▪ Short story, non-fiction, and poetry selections from the Prentice Hall
Bronze Edition Literature Anthology (textbook) and other sources.
We’ll do quite a bit of reading, but the fun doesn’t stop there…
We’ll also study:
▪ Film, television programs, and music related to materials used in class.
Supplies
You will need the following items for class:
▪ 1 ½” 3-ring binder
▪ 2-pocket folder (yellow)
▪ 1 One-subject college ruled spiral bound notebook (yellow)
▪ 1 composition notebook (for a journal to leave in class)
▪ Post-it notes
▪ Highlighter
▪ College-ruled loose-leaf paper
▪ Pencils/pens (black or blue only)
Always be prepared…
▪ Quizzes and tests based on grammar, vocabulary, and literature
▪ Homework assignments based on literature selections, vocabulary,
grammar, writing, etc…
▪ Writing assignments and projects based on literature/film selections
…oh yeah…make sure to bring your supplies and avoid this:
How will you be scored?
▪ Writing/Projects,
60%
Tests, & Quizzes
▪ Homework
25%
▪ Participation
15%
-includes journal
How to be successful in English 7:
Homework:
• On time + done well = full credit
• Not done (and/or poor quality) =after
school and ½ credit.
• Not staying after = ZERO
Projects and Essays:
• Full credit when complete and ON TIME
• 10 points off, up to 5 days
• More than 5 days late = ZERO
Unless you’re absent:
▪ It is your responsibility to make
up all missed work!!
▪ You have as many days as you
were absent to make up
missed assignments
My rules are simple.
My expectations are high.
You want Mrs. Lang to be this:
Not this…
Avoid Maleficent. Obey the rules.
• Bathroom trips only in emergency situations. You must sign out in order to
leave and please use your time between classes for this. Abuse of this
privilege will result in its loss.
• No food or drink in class
—Water is the only exception to the no drink rule.
• Please use respectful and appropriate language.
• Please be in your seat when the bell rings and begin work on the entrance
task.
• Being late to class will result in a lunch detention after 3 strikes.
• No paper “fringe” on assignments that are turned in—please do them on
loose leaf… not in your notebook.
Oh…one more thing…
My expectations…
• Come to class prepared
every day (bring your
supplies and COMPLETED
assignments)
• No locker trips will be
allowed, so plan your time
wisely.
•
Bring a positive attitude
•
Respect your fellow
classmates and yourself
•
Smile! 
▪ I will challenge you. This class will be
tough at times.
▪ Do your best. I am confident in you and
your abilities.
▪ I want you to succeed—I’m here to
help, so don’t be afraid to ask!