Grade 7 - English

Language Arts 7 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, students will improve their reading and writing skills, helping them become communicators that are more effective. Students will organize their ideas and prepare structured essays based on various topics such as personal experience and persuading others. Students will learn and practice effective research techniques as they prepare, complete, and polish reports and essays.Each lesson will take the student systematically through a reading and then lead them to writing a responsive essay based on the report or essay topic. There is also a review of basic English mechanics woven in. This course provides interactive activities, readings, and PowerPoint presentations to extend learning beyond the textbook. Students participate in discussions that will include teacher feedback on a daily basis, throughout the course.