7th ELA
The Fort Bend ISD English language arts philosophy professes that an effective language arts program integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, representing, and thinking in a meaningful way. Immersion in literacy learning occurs from kindergarten through twelfth grade in an endeavor to create lifelong readers and writers. The goal of this class is to refine and master previously learned language arts skills in increasing complex presentations, classical and contemporary reading selections, research and writing in all genres to prepare students for the state achievement tests.
Throughout the year we will read assorted short stories, children’s books, plays, novels, poems, and articles to make connections between our reading and our writing. The course focuses on skills that enable students to become critical thinkers, readers, and writers. To demonstrate their abilities to analyze literature for literary techniques, students will learn to express and support their own ideas in written and oral communication using the appropriate terms. Students will have frequent reading and writing assignments both in and out of class. Students will do research and will have opportunities to present materials orally and artistically.
Supplemental Materials Recommended for Class
Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor
Throughout the year we will read assorted short stories, children’s books, plays, novels, poems, and articles to make connections between our reading and our writing. The course focuses on skills that enable students to become critical thinkers, readers, and writers. To demonstrate their abilities to analyze literature for literary techniques, students will learn to express and support their own ideas in written and oral communication using the appropriate terms. Students will have frequent reading and writing assignments both in and out of class. Students will do research and will have opportunities to present materials orally and artistically.
Supplemental Materials Recommended for Class
Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor