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7th and 8th grade English Language Arts

Ms. Rucker
2016-2017
Course Description:
This English Language Arts class is designed to increase their communication skills through reading,
writing, speaking, and the study of the English Language. Our primary focus in ELA will be mastery of
different writing styles, demonstration of rules of grammar and writing conventions, and the ability
express yourself orally.
This course will enable students to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts including novels, short
stories, dramas, poetry, and essays. These writing pieces will model the different writing styles students
will be working on themselves. Writing assignments will include journal writing, essays, critiques, and
creative pieces. Vocabulary and grammar assignments will also be an important part of the course.
Because we are a community of learners, please also expect to work periodically in group situations and
to present information to peers in groups or individually.
Major Units of Study:
7th Grade
Themes

Themes
Individual Development and Cultural
Identity
Geography (relating people to places)

Novels

8th Grade

Individual Development and Cultural


Identity
Development, Movement, and
Interaction of Cultures

Novels
A Long Walk to Water
Narrative of the Life of Frederick
Douglass
Pygmalion
The Big Thirst

Inside Out & Back Again


A Midsummer Nights Dream
A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to
Justice at Little Rock Central High School

Required Course Materials:


To successfully complete this course, students will need the following:

Agenda
Binder
Composition Notebook

Writing Utensils (pen/pencil)


Growth mindset

Grading Policies:
Students will be graded informally and formally each day, using several different types of assessments.
Below is a breakdown on:
Projects (25%):

Tests (25%)
Assignments (20%)

Quizzes (10%)
Homework (10%)
Participation (10%)

Students will be expected to complete two projects per trimester. In addition,


they will be required to keep a digital portfolio. This portfolio will be filled with
assignments that reflect student mastery of course objectives and a selfreflection/assessment on each entry.
Students will be assessed using traditional testing assessments as well as essay
response tests.
Students will be expected to complete classwork in a timely manner. All
students are expected to read class material, think critically and write
effectively. Students are expected to use complete sentences, proper grammar
and correct spelling in every written performance. Any work not completed in
class will be considered homework.
Quizzes on vocabulary and random book checks will be given to ensure that
students are keeping up with the readings.
Students will receive homework at least three times a week. Parents can keep
track of assigned homework in the students agenda book.
Students are expected to be active agents of learning. They will be graded on
their participation during group activities and in class.

Extra Credit: Opportunities for extra credit will be offered from time to time. Extra credit is extra work
above and beyond the usual homework, not work used to cover up missing work.
Late work: Late work is strongly discouraged and will only be accepted one day late. The maximum
points students can receive on late work is credit.
Absences: If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get all work and return it in a timely
manner.
Propel-Wide Grading Scale
100-93
A
92-85
B
84-77
C
76-70
D
69-0
F
Class Expectations
P.R.I.D.E is what our day centers around here at the middle school. Perseverance, Respect, Integrity,
Dependability and Engagement are characteristics that we as a family at Braddock Hills Middle School
hope to exhibit every day. The expectations for this course reflect the schools PRIDE.

Perseverance:

Students are expected to encourage others and never give up. The phrase I
dont know is never an acceptable answer.

Respect:

Students are expected to treat everyone (and their ideas) with respect at all
times.

Integrity:

Students are expected to show self-respect and self-discipline each and every
day. Academic honesty is also expected; therefore, students giving or taking
information from others will receive a zero on the assignments and given an
office referral.

Dependability:

Students are expected to give 100% and make no excuses. Learning from
mistakes and moving on

Engagement:

Students are expected to be in their seat and prepared for class when the bell
rings. Being prepared for class means all materials (agenda, ELA notebook,
binder, books, pens/pencils, etc.) are out and ready.

Contact Information
Danielle Rucker- 7/8 ELA Teacher
412-000-0000 ext. (Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm)
Email: daniellerucker@propelschools.org
Please understand that at-home reading is expected and is a component of this course. Students will be
held accountable for at-home reading by various methods. In addition, it is strongly encouraged that
parent/guardian involvement in each and every step in this learning process, so please do not ever
hesitate to contact me. Please do allow me 24 hours to return contact with you.
I have read and understand the rules for Ms. Ruckers ELA class syllabus.

Student Signature:______________ _______________________________ Date:__________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________ Date:__________________


Parent/Guardian Signature:____________ __________________________ Date:__________________
Parent/Guardians Phone Number:________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardians Email Address:________________________________________________________

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