Welcome To Mrs. Veverka’s 7th Grade ELA Classes

Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts.  This year you will be challenged to grow as a reader and as a writer.  I use research based practices to drive all of my instruction.  Students will have required daily reading, utilize reading and writing journals, and be responsible for the maintenance of my reading and writing notebooks  My goal is to grow each of my students and to foster a community of lifelong learners.  Welcome to the magic of reading!

–Mrs. Veverka

Weekly Updates and Grades

Each class will have its own Google Classroom where all assignments will be posted.  Students absent from class, must check the google class site for missing work.  Handouts will be available in the Class hanging folders, sorted by the date they were given out.

Students and Parents are reminded to check Parent Portal weekly to follow up with grades and missing assignments.

A = 100 – 90

B = 89 – 80

C = 79 – 70

D = 69 – 60

F = 59 and below

Grading Policy

Tests/Projects 40%

Ind. Work 30%

Group/Class Work 20%

Homework 10%

Classroom Policies and Procedures

Entering Class: Line up outside my door silently on the wall.  Students will be told when to enter the classroom, and are not permitted inside the classroom at any time without prior permission. 

Bathroom Usage:  Students are able to use the bathroom with permission.  There will be no bathroom breaks awarded the first 20 minutes of class, during reading, or during instructional time.  

Food and Drink:  Students are permitted to bring water in a reusable, sealable container to class.  No food is allowed within the classroom unless otherwise specified. 

Exiting Class:  The last few minutes of class will be given to discuss homework instruction and putting away materials.  Students will be dismissed by the teacher, not by the clock or bell. 

Class Rules:

1. Always be prepared 
2. Allow your teacher to teach
3. Clean up after yourself
4. Work to your greatest potential

Consequences

Meeting classroom expectations and behaving appropriately in class helps to create a learning environment where you and your classmates feel welcome, safe, and respected.

If you choose to not meet the classroom expectations, you will receive the following consequences:

1. Warning
2. Email/ Phone Call Home
3. ASD/Parent conference
4. Write Administration

Book Requirement

Students should complete a minimum of 30 to 60 pages daily.  Students will receive a independent grade based upon completion of 1 book per week, = 9 books per marking period.  In addition, students will be required to keep a reading log of books consisting of annotated notes on their reading and answer  weekly discussion questions about their current reading. Each book is a graded as an independent grade. Any books that are not completed by the end of the nine weeks will go in a zeros. Please be aware that independent is homework that should be completed each weeknight.

 Any books read beyond the required 9 each marking period will count as extra credit for that nine weeks. In order to be successful it is recommended that students finish at least a 100 pages per week. Books will be discussed and projects will be completed after whole book is finished.

List of genres and types of recommend books.

-Poetry

-Social Justice -Mystery

-Literature/myths and legends

-Fantasy

-Graphic Novel -only 1 pre nine weeks

-Informational Text (2 books count as 1)

-Realistic Fiction

-Science Fiction –Biography/Autobiography/Memoir

-Historical Fiction -Dystopian

7th Grade Schedule