English 7 covers literature, grammar, writing and editing skills, spelling, and an introduction to propaganda. Literature will utilize various genres of literature to improve reading skills and link writing exercises for different purposes to those reading selections. We will be reading classroom novels as well as personal novels and will be completing assignments for both. Grammar includes sentence types and structure, sentence expansion, using antonyms, homonyms, synonyms, figures of speech, dialogue and how it affects our writing. Writing includes using the writing process to cover the four types of writing (descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive), introduction to the research process using proper vocabulary related to research, writing letters and addressing envelopes properly, poetry, and responsive paragraphs. Spelling covers not only learning to spell words correctly, but understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes, expansion of vocabulary and using the term correctly in writing and speaking. We will be using Chromebooks/i Pads in class to expand on materials available for the students. We will be using an online textbook that will also be accessible from home. Students will be given a set of earbuds at the beginning of the year to use with the Chromebooks/i Pads. If they are damaged, they may purchase a new pair from the office for two dollars or bring some from home. They will be required to have them for class, as many of the lessons will include audio.
This course is required.
Please peruse the Syllabus.
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This course is required.
Please peruse the Syllabus.
Want to Check Grades? Please check student progress on Skyward.