7th_Language_Arts


 * =7th Language Arts= || =7th LA Summary= ||

7th Language Arts

As a 7th Grade PLC, we believe that 21st century skills are an integral part of language arts. As such, we already provide some experiences that provide opportunities to help students develop these skills. This is also an opportunity to integrate the essential building blocks learned in English and reading with the critical thinking necessary to flourish in the 21st century work, living, and economic environments.

2/13/09 Professional Development Day - Implementing 21st Century Ideas

Research Unit
 * Complete all of this with cell phone use in school as an example.*

1. Cards ~complete prior lesson in reading class 2. Persuasive Techniques ~2 day lesson 3. Evaluating Web Pages ~2 day lesson 4. Persuasive Essay ~Topics ~Extended School Year ~Value of Homework ~Value of Recess in Middle School ~A Computer for Every Student ~Sports Limited to Students with Certain GPA ~Allowance for Children ~Should a Bystander Stop a Bully? 5. Business Letter
 * Complete as much of this project as possible paperless - Use handout and dropbox