COURSE OVERVIEW

The English Fundamentals 7 is designed to teach students the skills necessary for learning about Literature, Grammar/Parts of Speech,  and Writing skills.   The curriculum includes traditional, along with some of the latest techniques for facilitating the learning of literature, grammar and writing to our enthusiastic learners.  Students participating in this course will not only improve their writing skills, but will also have the opportunity to improve their exposure to the California standards of the 7th grade English curriculum.   It is important that these participating students;

1.     Complete all of their English homework independently

2.     Complete and participate in all classroom activities and assignments

3.     Attend school daily

If they do so, they should have a happy and successful school year of English.

Grading

Grades are based on the students' individual effort, activity participation, completion of assignments, and assignment grades.

Supplies

        The following items are optional for this class:

                    -     Notebook or binder with class dividers

                    -     Blank sheets of lined paper (college ruled)

                    -     2 Sharpened pencils

                    -    1 Box of colored pencils

                    -    1 Highlighter

                    -     1 Earl Warren Assignment Planner (free at office)

        Every Monday, planners and recorded homework are checked .

Homework

Homework will periodically be given from Monday through Thursday.  Due dates will be announced, posted on the assignment board, and web weekly.  In class, assistance with assignment planners/agenda is available.  Every week students will have Vocabulary, Grammar, and a Reading Log Due, (assigned on Mondays).

Assignment Heading

All assignments completed for class must have the proper heading in the upper right corner, above the lines.  Headings must contain:

           First and Last Name                     For example:  Joe Koolaide

          Subject and Period                                            Core English 3

          Date                                                                  10/8/02

Classroom Constitution

Our Classroom Constitution is a list of Room 45 classroom rules.  The rules are as follows:

1.     Work quietly in class (some students are sensitive to sound)

2.     Stay in your seats  (unless given permission to leave)

3.     Always use positive and kind words 

4.     Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself

Students who respect the Classroom Constitutional rights of others will have the opportunity to participate in one or some the following Rewards systems:

-     Praise

       Students will receive praise for superior work and behavior

-     Class Helper

       Students may have time to act as helpers and/or tutors

-    Talking Time Breaks

        Students are given @ 4 minute break to chat

-     Bonus Activity Time (BAT)

       Students earn an opportunity to play games

-     V.I.P  (Very Impressive Persons)

        Students whose classroom behavior is so outstanding

        that it is impressive, and is a model to everyone else,

        then they have a chance to earn their names on the daily

         VIP list.   Every Friday VIP students can pull a reward from

         the classroom "Surprise  Bucket"!   They  might find something

         they need for class, or just something to munch on!