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    This document is a syllabus for a 7th grade writing course at Baxter Junior High School. It outlines the course description and goals, which are to teach writing concepts set forth by the Texas Education Agency standards. Students will learn different writing styles like narrative, expository, and develop skills in areas such as controlling ideas and organization. The syllabus also details class expectations, grading policies, materials needed, and contact information for the teacher, Mrs. Bedford.

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    This document is a syllabus for a 7th grade writing course at Baxter Junior High School. It outlines the course description and goals, which are to teach writing concepts set forth by the Texas Education Agency standards. Students will learn different writing styles like narrative, expository, and develop skills in areas such as controlling ideas and organization. The syllabus also details class expectations, grading policies, materials needed, and contact information for the teacher, Mrs. Bedford.

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    7thGradeWritingSyllabus

    BaxterJuniorHigh20152016
    SeventhGradeWriting
    Mrs.Bedford

    The mission of Baxter Jr. High School is to provide a safe, positive, and academically challenging learning
    environment for all students. In preparation for postsecondary learning, high expectations for student
    learning and student behavior are embedded throughout the
    school.

    CourseDescription:ThiscourseisintendedtoteachstudentswritingconceptssetforthbytheTexas
    EducationAgencyfor7th
    gradewritingstandards.Instructionwillbefocusedondevelopinganunderstanding
    ofcomposingavarietyofwrittentextswithaclearcontrollingidea,coherentorganization,andsufficient
    detail.Studentswillbeexpectedtolistenandrespondtotheideasofotherswhilecontributingtheirown
    ideasinconversationsandingroups,andstudentswilllearnhowtousetheoralandwrittenconventionsof
    theEnglishlanguageinspeakingandwriting.IhaveattachedtheTexasEssentialKnowledgeandSkills(TEKS)
    for7th
    gradewritingtothisdocument.

    CourseHighlightsbySixWeeks

    FirstSixWeeks
    (Aug.24thSept.25th)

    SecondSixWeeks
    (Sept.28thOct.30th))

    ThirdSixWeeks
    (Nov.2ndDec.18th))

    DictionarySkillsIntroduction
    Verbs,Adverbs,Conjunctions
    HowtoReadaPrompt
    STAARRubric
    NarrativeandExpositoryWriting

    StyleandTone
    NarrativeandExpositoryWriting
    RevisingandEditingStrategies
    Pronouns

    IntroductionsandConclusions
    ControllingIdeaandThesis
    TransitionWords
    NarrativeandExpositoryWriting
    RevisingandEditingStrategies

    DailyClassroomExpectations
    Studentsareexpectedtobeproductiveandactivemembersoftheclasscommunity.Inordertosuccessfully
    fulfillthistaskitisexpectedthateachstudentis
    Prompt(Beinclassontime)
    Prepared(Bringallrequiredmaterialseveryday)
    Positive(Bringagoodattitudetothelearningenvironment)
    Polite(Berespectfultoyourself,peers,andteachers)
    Productive(Bemotivatedandfocusedonyourlearning)

    ReportCards:
    Studentswillreceivesixreportcardsduringtheyear,andprogressreportswillbegivenouteverythree
    weeks.Inaddition,studentswillreceiveaconductgradeforeachclass.ParentscanlogontotheParent
    Portaltoaccesscurrentgradesandmissingassignments.ForinformationonhowtoaccessParentPortal,you
    canlogontowww.eisd.organdclickontheParentalPortalicon.


    NeededMaterials
    Binder
    CompositionBook
    PackageofStickyNotes(Nocolorpreference)
    Pen(Black,Blue,orPurpleOnly)orPencil

    ContactInformation:
    Pleasefeelfreetocontactmeatanytime.Youmayreachmebycallingtheschooloffice,orbyemail:

    BaxterJuniorHighmainoffice:817.568.3530
    Email:nbedford@eisd.org

    PRINTEDSTUDENTNAME:__________________________________
    Wehavereviewedthecoursesyllabusandclassroomproceduresfor7th
    gradewriting.

    Parent/GuardianSignature

    StudentSignature

    Phonenumberswhereparent/guardiancanbereached.

    Date

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