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Grade Language Arts

Miss King
Kmking8@asu.edu

This class is seventh grade Language Arts and we will be focusing on the SpringBoard
Curriculum. In this course, students will be exposed to argumentative writing, literary analysis,
conventions and grammar, a poetry unit, articles from scholarly sources as well as the study of
novels from various cultural backgrounds. These novels include:

Night by Eli Wiesel

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Late Work
Students will have the number of days which they missed to complete missing work
(known as the grace period). If a student was absent for two days, for example, they
have two days to complete and turn in their missing assignments.
Each day after the grace period will result in a 10% grade deduction until the 5th day,
which is the last day that students may turn the assignment in for points.
Students may also participate in amnesty week at the end of each semester, which will
allow students to submit all late work for half credit.
Absences
Excused Absences: It will be the students responsibility to find out and make up what
they missed while absent. If work was assigned while a student is absent, students are to
first check the absent folder which will have several copies of any assignment sheets
or worksheets that students missed while absent. Only after checking the folder should
students approach teacher with any questions about their absence.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused work will automatically receive half credit and will
not be eligible for amnesty week.
Materials

Blue or black pens (no pencils)

3-ring binder
Composition book
SpringBoard book
Additional materials upon teacher request

Grading Scale

A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or below

Students will be assessed in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, exams, essays,
SpringBoard Assignments, and daily journals. Please allow me up to two weeks to grade and
enter larger assignments in the student grade book.
Extra Credit
Each student will also be given four late passes and two get out of any assignment
cards. Students may use these on all assignments except for tests, quizzes, finals, and
major projects.
Students may also turn in any unused passes at the end of the year for extra credit.
Classroom Rules

Be ready to start class as soon as the bell rings.

Keep your area clean and pick up after yourself before leaving.
The bell does not dismiss you. Wait quietly until you are dismissed.
Come to class with all necessary materials, including finished homework.
Do not speak while I or another student is talking. Be respectful.
Encourage and be kind to one another. Bullying will not be tolerated.
Be an active member of the classroom community. Participation is always welcome.

Contact Information
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns during the semester. I
have an open-door policy please feel free to use it! If you need to contact me after school, I am
available by email at: kmking8@asu.edu.
I look forward to having an exciting and productive semester with each of you!
Katie King
English Instructor