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Welcome To Stevenson Middle Schools 7 th Grade Team Elite 7B The Elite Faculty Mrs. Downey-7 th grade English/Language Arts Mrs. Gray-7 th grade English/Language Arts Mrs. Witnik-7 th grade Math Mr. Rudolph-7 th grade Social Studies Mrs.
On It (Ready)
day.
between classes) Own It (Responsible)
Show It (Respectful)
We focus on a balanced literacy approach
NOVELS Socratic Seminars Brothers In Arms Shared Reading The Breadwinner Read Aloud The Outsiders Independent Reading Chasing Lincoln’s Killer Vocabulary Instruction The Bully Small Group Instruction Whole Class Instruction Writing Instruction
***Students should be reading a book, magazine or newspaper
Bi- Weekly Library Instruction
Pearson Literature Textbook Reality Central Textbooks, Scholastic Scope Magazines
We live in a modern world and we want students to be prepared to be productive citizens in this world. In this class we will build and strengthen critical thinking skills; we will work on effectively communicating what we know, how we know it, and what we need some help to know. We will collaborate and grow together; we will be creative in our thinking and sharing of our learning; and have fun in the process!
Expectations: 1.Students will be excellent to each other (we will be together the whole year, we will be a community, and isn’t easier to be nice to each other?)! 2.Students will ask questions (questions are so important)! 3.Students will make mistakes (mistakes help us learn)! 4.Students will take risks (see above – mistakes help us learn)! 5.Students will work together and alone. 6.Students will make connections (to other math, to yourself, to the world). 7.Students will be precise (take your time, show your thinking, and share your knowledge).
The mission of the District 89 middle school Science Department is to engage our students in a rigorous, student-centered, inquiry-based environment where they solve real world problems using innovation and critical thinking skills. It is our responsibility to prepare our students to become effective consumers of information who are college and career ready.
▪Writing utensil ▪Loose-leaf paper / Notebook ▪Folder ▪Earbuds/headphones
▪Procedures, lab safety, scientific & engineering methods ▪Cells (purpose, structure, function) / Body Systems ▪Photosynthesis ▪DNA / Genetics ▪Evolution ▪Ecosystems and Food Webs
▪District just purchased a new science curriculum: Stem Scopes ▪Lessons and resources provided by the Museum of Science and Industry ▪Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Social Studies
7th Grade Social Studies will focus on American History from colonization to the Civil War. Geography, Economics, and Government will also be integrated into the curriculum. Students will have to pass both the Illinois and U.S Constitution Test There will be a focus on reading informational text, research, and writing. Students will be using laptops for research. Discussions and class participation are also important for success
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Team Elite is excited and looking forward to working with you and your children this school year.