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Ms Hobert / Communication Arts

Course Description

This is a Communication Arts class for 7th, 8th, and, 9th graders with specialized instruction for students with Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s). In the communication arts class, we will be using the writing process to write in a variety of styles, especially focusing on persuasive and expository writing; learning and applying the rules of spelling and grammar; exploring different genres and elements of literature; and improving reading comprehension and vocabulary.  Our textbook is Literature and the Language Arts, published by EMC Paradigm Publishing.  Required readings from this text are, “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Black Elk Speaks.”  We will also read the memoir “The Red Scarf Girl” by Ji-li Jiang.


Course Learning Targets and Objectives

EALR 1:  The student understands and uses a writing process.

Components:

1.1 --- Pre-writes to generate ideas and plan writing.

1.2 --- Produces draft(s).

1.3 --- Revises to improve text.

1.4 --- Edits text.

1.5 --- Publishes text to share with an audience.

1.6 --- Adjusts writing process as necessary.


EALR 2:  The student writes in a variety of forms for    

               different audiences and purposes.

 Components:

 2.1 --- Adapts writing for a variety of audiences.

 2.2 --- Writes for different purposes.

 2.3 --- Writes in a variety of forms/genres.

 2.4 --- Writes for career applications.

 

EALR 3:  The student writes clearly and effectively.

Components:

3.1 --- Develops ideas and organizes writing.

3.2 --- Uses appropriate style.

3.3 --- Knows and applies writing conventions.

 

EALR 4:  The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.

Components:

4.1 --- Analyzes and evaluate others’ and own writing.

4.2 --- Sets goals for improvement.

 

Benchmark Assignments

  • Persuasive essays
  • Expository essays
  • Reading comprehension assessments

 

Grading Scale

  • A    93.00-100
  • A-   90.00-92.99
  • B+  87.00-89.00
  • B    83.00-86.99
  • B-   80.00-82.99
  • C+  77.00-79.99
  • C    73.00-76.99
  • C-   72.99-70.00
  • A=Advance exemplary work demonstrating standards
  • B= Proficient work demonstrating standards
  • C=Basic work demonstrating standards
  • D/F/I= Work not meeting standards or incomplete

 Gradebook percentage breakdowns

·      60% Summative assessments (Assessments to measure mastery of power standards)

·      30% Formative Assessments (Assessments to measure progress towards the final learning objectives)

·      10% Skill Practice/Daily Work

 

Late work/redo policy

Students are expected to meet deadlines and do quality work.  However, on selected assignments students will be asked to redo the work until it meets standards.  For these assignments, students will be given a two week window in which to either complete the work or redo it.  Exceptions according to IEP may be negotiated by teacher so long as student is actively engaged. The student will receive support including after-school help, lunch café, after-school Success Academy and Saturday School Success Academy.

 

Classroom Rules and Expectations

All SJH building rules will be followed in the classroom.

 

Communication

I can be reached before 7:05am or after 1:50pm until 2:15pm at 683-5417.  I check my voice mail daily, so feel free to leave a message at any time.  Also, you may e-mail me at chobert@bethelsd.org