Ms. Fanning’s 7th & 8th Grade ELA Classes:

Welcome to the 7th & 8th grade ELA class page! I am Ms. Fanning and I am so happy and excited to be your teacher this year. For 8-1 students, I also teach Religion.

I am looking forward to a fantastic year in room 321!  

7th Grade ELA

In seventh grade, you will discover the elements of literature and find meaning through the study of non-fiction and fiction works. You will practice language skills through grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling and transfer these to your written work. You will use "The Writing Process" to develop and progress your writing skills in creative and research-based writing. 

8th Grade ELA

In eighth grade, you will discover how to construct meaning and analyze both concrete and abstract literary elements from fiction and non-fiction works. You will continue to practice transferring language skills to your written work, and you will use "The Writing Process'' to continue developing your writing skills. You will also practice and prepare for the TACHS exam, as well as high school in general through text analysis, research based and creative writing, and MLA formatting.

Homework
Homework will be available daily through the stream on Google Classroom. Any homework that is on paper will also be available through Google Classroom for download.
Due dates for all quizzes, tests and projects will be posted on the homework board in room 321 and on Google Classroom.

All homework is graded 5/5 if submitted completely and on time.
If the assignment is two days late, it will be graded 4/5.
If the assignment is three days late, it will be graded 3/5.
If the assignment is missing and not turned in after one week, it will be graded 2/5 and marked as missing in Powerschool until the work is made up.
Any work that is one week later than the due date will receive a 3/5 for the final homework grade. 

Extra Help
Extra help will be offered with Ms. Fanning on an as needed basis before school at 7:30 AM as well as after school. Extra help will always be offered the day before and on quiz/test days.

Grading
50% Tests
30% Quizzes
20% Homework/iReady
Projects will be graded as tests in Powerschool.
iReady- Students are require to complete 45 minutes of iReady for both ELA and Math every week. This work is to be done during the school day at the appropriate times. Weekly iReady is due on Friday afternoon at 4 pm. It will be graded as homework and will be out of 5 points. 

All quizzes and tests will be announced at least one week in advance. 

The English Language Arts curriculum is aligned to NYS and Diocesan standards. 

Google Classroom will be used for all updates, notes, homework, and submitting assignments and projects.

Google Classroom Codes: 

7-1 ELA: uxihpwg

7-2 ELA: 7u72ds7

8-1 ELA: hvupg4s

8-2 ELA: 4cbihhm
 

Scholastic Books have expanded their online ordering system to allow parents and families to order books and have them shipped directly to their home rather than being delivered to the school first. They have also minimized the use of book circulars and other printed materials. 

Here is the information should you wish to order anything:
Connect to Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/TPCVZ

Shop the flyers for your child's grade together: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=670610