Course Outline: English 7
Teachers
Ms. Tanya Ferreira (7Key)
Ms. Rachel Pezim (7P)
Ms. Shauna Wiese (7M, 7S and 7W)
Texts
Term 1 Highlights:
Term 2 Highlights:
Term 3 Highlights:
Assessment:
Ms. Tanya Ferreira (7Key)
Ms. Rachel Pezim (7P)
Ms. Shauna Wiese (7M, 7S and 7W)
Texts
- Murder on the Orient Express (graphic novel)
- “The Adventures of the Blue Carbuncle” (Sherlock Holmes)
- Literature circle novels (choose 2 from a list of 8)
- A variety of short stories, poems, news articles, non-fiction, films and lyrics.
Term 1 Highlights:
- Summer Reading assignment
- Mystery and Suspense Theme: creative writing, short stories, poetry and non-fiction articles
- Review of the Grade 7 BC Performance Standards for reading and writing and Grade Wide Write
- Public Speaking Competition (presentations are in November)
Term 2 Highlights:
- Literature Circle #1: formal response writing, discussion skills
- Poetry and Lyrics Unit: Analysis and discussion of select poems and lyrics
- Gr. 7 Reading & Writing FSA (January-February)
Term 3 Highlights:
- Biography Assignment: components include library research, use of Noodle Tools for citations and notes, essay writing and presentation.
- Literature Circle #2: formal response writing, discussion skills
- Final Assessment (15% of overall mark)
Assessment:
- Writing (responses, paragraph writing, creative writing) (45%)
- Oral Language (speech, literature circle discussion, presentations) (20%)
- Reading (comprehension quizzes, content analysis) (20%)
- Final Assessment (15%)