7th Grade Grammar

San Benancio Middle School 2021-2022

Teacher: Naomi Burwell
Co-Teacher: Josh Weaver

Phone: 484-1172 ext. 108

Class Website: mrsburwellsclass.weebly.com

Class Instagram: @mrweaversdesk

Email: nburwell@washingtonusd.org jweaver@washingtonusd.org

Best way to contact us: Parent Square and email

Course Objectives:

Hello and welcome to 7th grade Grammar! In this class, students will be applying
their ability to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, reading, and
listening. The curriculum for 7th grade Grammar challenges students through
engaging, innovative, and interacting instruction that will prepare them for 8th grade,
high school, and beyond.

The School Year At A Glance:

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

-Letter Writing Unit -Informative Writing Unit -Argumentative Writing

-Narrative Writing Unit -Research Report Writing Unit
Unit -Argumentative Writing
-Research Presentation Presentation Unit
Unit -Debate Unit

-Types of Sentences -Verbs -Prepositions

-Nouns -Adjectives -Interjections
-Pronouns -Adverbs -Conjunctions

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Class Materials Needed:

● Pencils and Erasers

● Highlighters
● 1 College ruled composition notebook
● 2-Pocket folder with prongs
● Agenda
● Colored Pencils
● Glue Sticks
● Scissors

Class Expectations:
● Be kind and respectful.
● Be on time.
● Follow directions the first time.
● Always do your best and give 100% effort.

Grades
Participation, Agendas, Attendance 10%
Assignments & Notebooks 30%
Projects 30%
Test/Quizzes/CRT 30%

A+: 100 A: 99-90 B: 89-80 C: 79-70 D: 69-60 F: 59 and lower

Classwork and Homework:

In this class, we will complete a variety of assignments in our composition notebook,
workbook, on IXL, and in Spelling. Notebooks will be graded regularly.
Assignments need to be turned in on the due date at the beginning of class. Most
days, students will have up to 20 minutes of homework, usually if classwork is not
completed. Assignments are expected to be finished before the due date. Spelling
assignments will be assigned Mondays and turned in on Friday (the day of the test).

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Attendance & Participation
Students are expected to be prepared and actively participate. Students need to
have all materials ready, and contribute to the class throughout the class.
Participation, Agendas, and Attendance account for 10% of student grades. For
Participation Points, they must be prepared, ask questions, answer questions, and
turn in work on time. Students earn 2 points a day for this (10 points a week in the
gradebook). Students must write their weekly assignments and due dates in their
agenda. This will be checked once a week for points as well. Although this category
is separate from students’ citizenship grade, it factors highly into the calculation.
Students with an 80% or lower may not receive an “O” for outstanding citizenship.

Late work
Students are expected to check the class website daily and write down the day’s
assignments. Late assignments will be accepted up to one day late for 50% credit. In
the case of excused absences, confirmed by parents/guardians, they will receive
the number of days they missed to complete an assignment. For example, if a
student is absent for three days, they may have three extra days to complete the
assignment, per school policy.

Cheating and Plagiarism

There is zero tolerance for cheating and plagiarism. Any students caught plagiarizing
or cheating will immediately have their parent/guardian notified. Additionally, the
student will receive a zero on the assignment. This offense takes away the
opportunity for successful citizenship grade as well as making the honor roll. I would
recommend that students do not risk their future and experience here at San
Benancio for a couple of points. It is not worth it!

Extra Credit
I love extra credit! It is a great way to get some extra learning that is not part of the
initial curriculum. There will be a set of extra credit points offered for each unit. All
work for that unit must be turned in to be qualified to participate in the extra credit.
Extra credit is not there to make up for missed assignments.

Tests & Quizzes:

It is important that students study for all tests and quizzes. Mrs. Burwell always
informs students of what notebook pages, Grammar packet pages, and resources to
study in order to succeed. For unit tests, there will be a compiled study guide to
help students study the correct information. Students can retake a quiz or test for up
to 80%. Students must schedule a retake with the teacher within two weeks of

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getting the assessment back. Students will have 10 spelling words each week that
they will be tested on. Spelling is assigned on Mondays and the tests are on Fridays.
There will be no retakes on weekly Spelling tests.

Technology:
Technology will continue to be a vital part of learning in the classroom. It is important
that students use technology ethically and appropriately both in and outside of the
classroom. Any student found not using technology appropriately or ethically will
result in parent contact and potential loss of privileges. Be respectful and
responsible with using technology.

Communication: The class website can be accessed through San Benancio’s school
homepage. Click on staff and then click on Mrs. Burwell’s link. The website has
general information, assignments, the weekly agenda, and daily lesson plan.
Link to website: mrsburwellsclass.weebly.com

Keep up with our daily and weekly activities through our class instagram account:
@mrweaversdesk. You can expect to find fun updates and reminders, inspiration,
and featured students. I invite you and your students to all follow along for this
upcoming school year.

Tips to Stay Organized: Check our class website daily, use your agenda, create to-do
lists and schedules to help meet deadlines. Make sure you eat before and between
(not during!) classes to help you stay focused!

I maintain high expectations for student achievement and work hard to support all
students in the learning process. If a student or parent would like to meet to discuss
their student’s progress, please contact me via Parent Square.

Parent Signature: _______________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________