7th Grade Language Arts

Agenda:

• Continue NWEA Reading/Language Test
• SSR time when finished

Homework:

• Gather classroom materials

Upcoming Tests:

• 7th Grade Summer Reading Comprehension Test- Monday, September 10th

Dates to Remember:

• 9/12- Stout Open House 6:00-7:30
• 9/14- HALF DAY
• 9/18- LATE START

Agenda:

• Begin NWEA Reading Test
• SSR time when finished

Homework:

• Gather classroom materials

Upcoming Tests:

• 7th Grade Summer Reading Comprehension Test- Monday, September 10th

Dates to Remember:

• 9/14- HALF DAY
• 9/18- LATE START

• Library trip- choose SSR book
• This or That Argumentative Game

7th Grade Language Arts

Ms. Huhta

Room G4

Email: huhtar@dearbornschools.org

iBlog: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/elahuhta7/

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will receive instruction in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language usage.  Lessons, activities, and assignments will be planned to ensure students understand and master the Common Core State Standards for 7th grade ELA.

More information about the standards can be found at www.corestandards.org .

GRADING POLICY:

20% of a student’s grade is based upon participation and progress.  Students will earn points for contributing to class discussions, fully participating in class activities, and completing homework.

80% of a student’s grade is based upon performance.  Students will earn points for writing assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and presentations.

-10% for late assignments

Remember, grades are earned, not given.

SUPPLIES*

I am encouraging my students to have the following materials to be best prepared for class:

• Pencils (enough to last the year)
• Multi-colored pens (for note-taking)
• Multi-colored sticky notes-multiple sizes if possible
• Filler Paper (hole punched for use in binders)
• (1-1.5 inch) 3 ring Binder- preferably with pockets on the inside of the front/back covers
• Page Dividers- 5 (For organizing/labeling binder)
• Index Cards
• Zipper pencil pouch with binder holes
• Planner (provided by the school)
• Tissue (PLEASE 🙂 )
• Positive Attitude

*If you are unable to purchase these supplies due to financial hardship, please let me know so we can work together to develop a solution.

I would also suggest having colored pencils, glue and a small pair of scissors for use in all classes.

Our class would greatly appreciate any antibacterial clean up wipes and hand sanitizer. This is not required, but we would be forever grateful!

If you need to contact me during schools hours, please email me at huhtar@dearbornschools.org, or if a phone call is necessary, please attempt to call during my prep hour (2nd hour). My extension is 23017. I welcome and encourage open communication between myself, my students and the people that matter most to them…YOU!

Please sign up for my class blog at https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/elahuhta7/.  This blog will keep you and the students updated about assignments and events in the classroom. You can scan the barcode at the left for a direct link to my blog.

I’m looking forward to a great year! Ms. Huhta

In case this didn’t make it home, here is the parent letter that was handed out in class yesterday:

Families of Stout Middle School,

Hello! My name is Rachel Huhta and I will  be teaching your child English Language Arts this year at Stout. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be working in Stout Middle School and have already had the pleasure of getting to know the school and many of the students last year. I attended Eastern Michigan University and graduated in April 2016 following my time student teaching English Language Arts at Belleville High School.

Just a little information about myself: I am from Plymouth and now live in Ann Arbor, making a short commute to Stout Middle School. At Eastern Michigan University I received a Bachelor’s degree in Language, Literature and Writing with a minor in Communication, Media and Theatre Arts in Secondary Education. I worked both full and part time throughout my college experience, which greatly strengthened my time management and organizational skills. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking and canoeing with friends and family. Two summers ago my cousin and I spent a week hiking Isle Royale and this past July I hiked the island of North Manitou off the shores of Lake Michigan. For the past three years I have also volunteered for a few hours a week at an elementary-middle school in Detroit with a program called “Reading Buddies”, tutoring students in need of extra assistance with reading and writing. This experience has truly driven my passion for working with children and adolescents and has shown me the importance of individualized care for students.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and I am looking forward to learning and growing with your students over the course of the year!

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns over the course of the year at: huhtar@dearbornschools.org

Here is a link to my classroom blog: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/elahuhta7/

Sincerely,

Rachel Huhta