Spectrum Language Arts, 7th grade
Email:hmlammers@seattleschools.orgPhone #: (206)252-8982
Room: 304B
When available: 8:45 – 9:30 or after school
This is my sixth year at Denny Middle School as a seventh grade teacher, and my fourth year teaching Spectrum. I graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in history, and endorsements in English, social studies, and speech. Some of my favorite pastimes include: hiking, running, playing piano, American Sign Language, and reading. I love teaching the grade and subject that I do, and am thrilled to be here at Denny!
Language Arts is a two-semester class. Units/projects/topics will closely follow the district’s reading, writing and communication standards. As part of our literacy focus at Denny, each student is expected to read an average of 30 minutes each school night. They will be responsible for completing a minimum of 1200 pages of completed books (at their reading level) per quarter.
READING
1: The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
2: The student understands the meaning of what is read.
3: The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
4: The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.
WRITING
1. The student writes clearly and effectively.
2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
3. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
COMMUNICATION
3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
Special Projects/Events for seventh graders include:
Performance Celebration: Thisassignment is a family history research project that all 7 th graders are expected to complete. It is worth a significant portion of the 2 nd quarter grade, so more specific information is made available to parents/guardians ahead of time in early December.
WASL Test: Although the test isn’t until spring quarter, we will be doing WASL-related activities and assessments throughout the year to ensure that students are confident and ready to do well.
Expected Outcomes: (Please see above listed standards for a more thorough description of expected outcomes).
As a result of taking 7 th grade Language Arts, students will be able to:
Assessments used: