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Expectations
for
7th
Grade English
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that you will come to class prepared
for each class meeting – that includes bringing whatever texts you have
been assigned to bring to class so that you do not have to leave the
classroom to go to your locker
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that you will ALWAYS come to class
with your writer’s notebook and a writing utensil – without fail!
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that you will be seated with your
reader response journal and your colored pencils ready for the read aloud
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that you will listen to the read aloud
and respond in good faith
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that you will also be seated with the
DGP, ready to work on it when assigned
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that you will do your homework as
assigned
Your homework always includes,
but is not limited to:
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nightly reading
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3 Full page responses weekly in your
writer’s notebook. It is imperative that you follow the guidelines for your
notebook.
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3 vocabulary words listed and defined
your reader-writer’s notebook, weekly
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That you write in complete sentences
using reasonable grammar.
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that you complete all assignments to
the best of your ability
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that you abide by the honor statement
set forth for this class and by the Honor Code of The Heritage School
It is my fervent hope that I can
share my own love of reading and writing with you in such a way as to make
both reading and writing inviting, intriguing, and worth your time and
investment. I also hope to build a
community of learners and responders who respect each other and the
thoughts and ideas of others.
Mrs. Richardson
You want to write from the
heart, that’s the important thing. Bernard Waber
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