You are encouraged to review course descriptions and options below before making your selections. Additionally, you may notice students have the choice of English 7 or Enriched English 7. Please read the course descriptions and talk with your student to make the selection you believe to be the best fit. After course selections are in, there will be a review of data and an interview process component.
English Language Arts (ELA):
Students in grades 7 will continue to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Preparation and participation is utilized for small group and class discussions. Overall, students will be able to read and comprehend a variety of complex literacy and informational texts for many purposes (including enjoyment), including texts that reflect one’s experiences and experiences of others. This includes independently and proficiently understanding grade-level text.
English 7 Course Description:
Students will be independent reading on a daily basis in class with a choice text. Students will engage with a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. Students will participate in several intensive book club units fostering critical engagement and discussion of genres such as dystopian. Students will develop and refine their public speaking skills throughout the year. Students will explore a variety of writing methods such as narrative, informative, persuasive, analytical, creative, and more. All writing is grounded in the fundamentals of grammar practice and application.
Enriched English 7 Course Description:
Students will be independent reading on a daily basis in class with a choice text. Students will engage with a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts.. Students will participate in several intensive book club units fostering critical engagement and discussion of genres such as dystopian. Students will develop and refine their public speaking skills throughout the year. Students will explore a variety of writing methods such as narrative, informative, persuasive, analytical, creative, and more. All writing is grounded in the fundamentals of grammar practice and application.
Because this is an Enriched English course, there will be additional required reading and active engagement with the writing process. There is increased rigor surrounding the curriculum and there is an increased level of independence expected. A big focus of the class is critical thinking and answering inquiry focused questions.
Selecting this option does not ensure placement in the class.
Please select ONE (English 7 or Enriched English 7)