Grade+7+Syllabus

Grade 7 Syllabus

Mrs. Cook Grade 7 Humanities Room M208 Mr. Tabbara Grade 6 Humanities, Grade 8 SS Room M211 Mr. Birdwell Grade 7 Humanities. Grade 8 LA Room M212 Mrs. LaLonde Grade 6 Humanities, 7 Speech Room M205 Mr. Maurer MS Humanities Intern Room M211 // This is a brief overview of expectations in the Middle School Humanities department, which includes teachers of Language Arts and Social Studies. Please refer to this on the class wiki as a reference. //


 * COURSE DESCRIPTION: ** Humanities for 7th grade at AIS/D is a combination of Language Arts and Social Studies. This means that the novels explored will be connected to the Social Studies units covered. Writing will be based on the Six Traits plus One. Students will use a variety of writing genres throughout the year. The production of personal narratives, expository essays, fictional pieces, and poetry is an example of the writing students will get an opportunity to generate. Beyond writing, students will explore the elements of fiction and will be asked to read at least one novel per quarter. Independent reading will also be a goal of the class. Novels for this year are //Red Scarf Girl; Seven Daughters and Seven Sons; novels from the feudalistic time period// and //The Giver.//

The Social Studies portion of the class is an integrated study of history, geography, and culture with a focus on four main units: Population & Resources, Empires, Societal Structures, and Societal Changes. Students reinforce skills through reading, listening, note taking, outlining, graphic organizers, study guides, the Internet and by interpreting information from a variety of sources. Students will also engage in projects, simulations, writing activities, and public speaking. Current events are integrated into the curriculum through assignments and in-class work.


 * MATERIALS ** : Students should come to class prepared each day with their one-inch three-ring binder, textbook (if issued), planner, pens and pencils. Binders must be kept organized as instructed in class. **A USB drive is required**.


 * GRADING ** : Evaluations of student progress include four categories: Homework, Classwork, Quizzes and Test, Projects and Formal Writing. Grades will be assigned on a point basis. The more points an assignment has, the more weight it will carry. Citizenship marks are based on study habits, attitude, and participation; and are a reflection of student behaviors.


 * HOMEWORK ** : Homework will be assigned regularly to reinforce concepts and supplement class lessons. In order for homework to be effective, it must be completed and brought to class on time. Late work will impede our class's progress and may be penalized. Homework must be printed out and ready for the start of class. Please check for homework and assignments on my **wiki: http://birdwell-humanities.wikispaces.com**


 * LATE WORK POLICY ** :
 * A penalty could result if the assignment is turned in one or more class times past due. In the case the assignment has already been reviewed/used in class, late assignments will not be accepted.
 * Late assignments may receive credit at the discretion of the classroom teacher.


 * ABSENCES POLICY ** : In the case of excused absences, students will have an opportunity to make up work and receive full credit for the work missed. It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the teachers to make up the work that is missed. Please refer to page 48 of the Middle School Student Parent Handbook for complete information regarding absences.

We're looking forward to working and learning with you!

Your Humanities Team

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