Welcome To 7th Grade Language Arts

2015 - 2016 School Year

Springton Lake Middle SchoolMrs. Megan Snyder

Scope of Language Arts Curriculum

A variety of fictional novels, poetry,

and short stories are included

in order to expose the children to

a variety of reading genres.

LITERATURE:

Scope Continued

Written Response Poetry Narrative Literary Text Analysis (monthly)

WRITING:

Policies

Homework: Monday through Thursday- students must

read a minimum of 20 minutes per night. Reading Logs are due every Friday. Study Island may be assigned for

homework. To receive full credit, all assignments must

be complete and on time. Students must arrange extra help sessions

with Mrs. Snyder directly.

Policies Continued

Make-up work: Students are responsible for making

up all work missed due to absence. Students have two days for each day

of absence to make up assignments.

Policies Continued

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rading/Assessment:G

rades are based on total points (#points

earned/total possible points). Students will be

assessed using a variety of methods, including

classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, and a

monthly Literary Text Analysis.

Policies Continued

H

ome Access Center (HAC):G

rades will be posted no later than two weeks after the

assignment is collected.

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f a student has a “Z,” this assignment is calculated into

the average as a zero, but CAN be made up for partial

credit. The grade will turn into a zero if the assignment

is not submitted.

Policies Continued

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onduct:S

tudents are expected to follow all guidelines

outlined by the Rose Tree Media School District

and Springton Lake Middle School. This policy

includes maintaining a safe and comfortable

environment for all learners.

Communication Email:

msnyder@rtmsd.org Voicemail: (610) 627-6733

Website: Access through RTMSD website