Literature Overview
Grades 7-8
Mrs. Laura Taylor
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Novels this year: Animal Farm, And Then There Were None, and To Kill a Mockingbird
Textbooks: Literature by Prentice Hall
Literature Objectives (Each grade is on a different level)
*Adjust reading speed for purpose, audience, and punctuation
*Read a variety of materials with appropriate phrasing and expression
*Demonstrate proficiency in reading comprehension on a grade appropriate level
*Use active reading strategies to preview, question, visualize, predict, etc.
*Evaluate for persuasive techniques, propaganda, bias, and stereotyping in a variety of media
*Follow multi-step directions
*Identify the elements of a story
*Read, self-select, and experience a variety of materials for information and pleasure
*Identify various literary forms and genres
*Relate understanding of literature to human experience, world events, cultural diversity, and to the teachings of Jesus and the church
*Recognize common elements of poetry
*Compare and contrast the experience of reading to listening in all genres
*Apply writing conventions
*Organize information
*Create a thesis statement
*Write multiple paragraphs clearly and effectively
*Write in a variety of genres
*Understand and use the steps in the writing process
*Evaluate the effectiveness of their work
*Handwriting – continue to refine appropriate writing skills
*Research and apply MLA format
*Demonstrate effective listening skills
*Participate in oral presentations
*Study Skills
All classes: Literature Grading Policy
Homework 10%; Quizzes, Writing, other Activities 40%; Tests 50%
Cumulative Finals
Seventh grade and eighth grade will have a cumulative final for the first and second quarters. This exam is weighted as one test grade.
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