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7th Grade Honors English Language Arts - Murley-Henspeter

Course Description

This trimester, the students will continue to analyze literary elements in fiction texts. In Trimester Two, students will take a deeper look at how the elements in literature interact. They will study how authors use language to make meaning. They will also continue to practice nonfiction reading skills as they synthesize information to learn from reading. A new focus will also be placed on analyzing poetry. Students will learn about various types of figurative language and sound devices in order to find meaning in poetry. Students will use reading strategies to analyze and comprehend poetry. They will also apply their knowledge of figurative language while writing poetry. Students will continue their study of new words through weekly vocabulary lessons. Through a blend of reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will maintain their focus on the development of authentic literacy.

Please find our class syllabus attached. 

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Field Day 5-17-2016

 

Field Day activities for 7th grade will take place on 5-17-16. The specific time is still to be determined. 

 

School Garden

Garden Supplies Needed!

Athlos Families,

Our school is seeking the following items for the start-up of our school garden. We appreciate any help that you can offer! Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you so much!

25-30 40lb bags of dirt

Plants:
Tomato 
Cucumber
Green bean
Zucchini
Basil
Parsley
Cilantro

Flowers:
Geranium 
Marigold 
Snapdragon 
Petunia

MCA Reading

Good evening,
This is just a friendly reminder that Ms. Murley-Henspeter's reading classes will begin their reading MCAs tomorrow.  The assessment will run Monday-Friday.  There is no time limit for the assessment.  Students can take their time so they can do their best work.  Rest up and good luck!
 

MCA Information

Please review the following announcement regarding our upcoming MCA assessments:

Per state requirements, students are unable to have access to their cell phones or other electronic devices at any time during MCA testing or during breaks from MCA testing. In the event that a student has access to a cell phone during testing, the student’s test is required to be invalidated, even if the student did not use the device. Having a cell phone or electronic device in a pocket or backpack is considered “having access”.

 

On dates when your student is scheduled to take MCA assessments, your student will check in their phone and/or electronic device with their homeroom teacher on the morning of testing. The homeroom teacher will label the phone/device and keep it in a locked cupboard until the end of the school day at which time the teacher will return the phone/device to the student.

 

Conferences Cancelled 2/2/2016

Due to inclement weather approaching, conferences for February 2nd are cancelled.  Additional information will be communicated on opportunities for you to connect with your student/s teacher.

Students are beginning to explore poetry.  They will learn about the various devices poets use to make and enhance meaning in their writing. The devices include both figurative language and sound devices.  Students will also be learning how to "close read" a poem to help understand the meaning of the poem.