Hokes Bluff Middle School

Shaping the Future, One Child at a Time

Syllabus

English 7

hollie_sewell@ecboe.org

Objective

Students in the 7^th grade will be able to read various forms of literature including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and informational texts. Vocabulary will be built upon context clues and inferences in the 7^th grade reading material. The 8 parts of speech will be covered and evident of clear usage in the writing assignments given throughout the year.

Rules

Students in the 7^th grade will be expected to abide by my rules, as well as the rules of the school, while they are in my classroom. Basic rules for my room include, bringing needed supplies to class, being respectful to the teacher and classmates, attending class on time, going to the restroom before class begins, and leaving the attitude at the door!

Requirements

• 3-Ringer Binder with PLENTY of paper

• Black/Blue Pens

• Pencils

• Lead

• Hand-held pencil sharpener

• Personal Journal (Can be a plain black and white composition book or something decorative. It is up to you how much you want to spend. Journals will be used all year long).