7th graders fall exactly in between middle grade and young adult fiction in terms of reading level and content. Check with Common Sense media to make sure your student is choosing the best book options.
Quarterly Focus
Q1 - Realistic Fiction Narrative Writing/Class novel used as a mentor text to model writing moves Q2 - Original Poetry Composition/Reading/analyzing poetry & figurative language to hone close reading skills Q3 - Informative Writing (Literary Analysis)/Collaborative Book Clubs Q4 - Written Arguments/Nonfiction reading, researching credible online sources, reaching logical conclusions
My writing philosophy, process, and practice, as well as my Narrative & Informative units, are built from training at The Teachers College at Columbia University, New York, The Reading & Writing Project.
ELA Supplies:
2 Composition Notebooks (100 pages, college ruled) Earbuds Pencils Glue Sticks Black Sharpie Color Markers Highlighter Novel to read Contact our office should you need assistance purchasing these items.