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SEVENTH GRADE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISH
1107 English
Seventh grade English focuses on the study of writing and language. Writing instruction will include narrative, argumentative, and informational domains, as well as the research process. Attention will be paid to strengthening student writing through advanced sentence structure, as well as an in-depth review of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Language instruction will include vocabulary study, with a focus on word parts and origins. Additionally, speaking and listening skills will be developed through presentations and classroom discussion. Students enrolled in this class will take the English Language Arts Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
2107 PDLA English 7
Students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers in this middle school course. With engaging literary and informational texts, students learn to think critically, analyze an author’s language, and cite evidence to support ideas. Students complete an in-depth study of Jack London’s classic novel White Fang and read excerpts from other stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Explicit modeling and ample opportunities for practice help students sharpen their vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills. Students also respond routinely to texts they have read. In extensive, process based writing lessons, students write topical essays in narrative, informative, analytical, and argumentative formats. In this full year course, students develop a mastery of reading, writing, and language arts skills. Students enrolled in this class will take the English Language Arts Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
ADVANCED ENGLISH
1157 Advanced English
Advanced English will follow the same curriculum as the regular course (see above), but at a faster pace and more in-depth level. It is assumed students have achieved mastery of all grammar and language concepts taught in sixth grade and have an advanced vocabulary and writing skills. Students enrolled in the Advanced English course are also concurrently enrolled in the Advanced Reading course. Placement in the advanced curriculum is determined by teacher recommendation/evaluation, standardized test scores, and grades. Students must demonstrate a strong work ethic and interest in writing and language. Students enrolled in this class will take the English Language Arts Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” ~ Stephen King
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