Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What do I need to do in order to succeed in English 7?
- Where do I get my work if I am absent?
- How will my overall average be calculated in English 7?
- What will be our major units of study in English 7?
What do I need to do in order to succeed in English 7?
Participate:
Use your brain! Analyze! Ask (relevant) questions! Listen! Be an
active
participant in your learning.
Respect:
Respect yourself and others. Keep your hands to yourself!
Communicate:
If you do not understand something, ask! Keep the lines of
communication
open between you, your group members, myself, and your parents.
Listen and
ask!
Effort:
Try your best! Don't make excuses, just do it!
Follow instructions the first time!
Attitude:
Be constructive and positive. Swearing, harmful actions, and
derogatory
comments will not be tolerated.
Attendance:
In order to participate, you must be here! Please be sure that
you are in
class on time! Please be in your seat when the bell rings and
that you are
ready to work. We will follow the rules in the student handbook
for
absences and tardiness.
Where do I get my work if I am absent?
If you are absent, you will find assignments by clicking on the
Homework and
Handout pages of this website.
How will my overall average be calculated in English 7?
Class participation/group work, quizzes and tests, essays,
homework,
projects, notebook checks, and journal entries.
What will be our major units of study in English 7?
1. Creative Writing- Children's Stories
2. Short Stories
3. ELA Prep
4. Drama: A Christmas Carol
5. Novels: Where the Red Fern Grows
6. The Research Paper