Curriculum

Currently, I teach three sections of seventh grade literature and three sections of seventh grade English.  One of the three literature sections is team-taught with a special education/L.D. resource teacher.  While the curriculum in this class is the same as my other literature classes, my co-teacher assists me in providing extra support for the students with I.E.P.'s in this class.  

Literature

The seventh grade literature curriculum includes the use of a basal textbook for the short story unit at the beginning of the school year.  However, the majority of the school year is spent studying various novels as a class.  We cover the classics of literature--The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, A Christmas Carol, Call of the Wild, and Treasure Island.  In addition, I have incorporated a five to eight week unit of Reading Workshop to encourage student choice and enjoyment of reading while teaching needed skills and concepts.  A more detailed explanation of Reading Workshop is contained under the Research and Learning Into Practice headings.

• Literature Syllabus

English

The seventh grade English curriculum focuses primarily on writing instruction--creative, narrative, expository, persuasive, and poetry.  While I believe grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills are essential for successful writing, I teach most of these skills in the context of my students' writing.  As necessary, I supplement grammar instruction with the grammar textbook.

• English Syllabus

• Student Writing Samples

  • Fiction

  • Persuasive

  • Expository

  • Poetry

  • Parts of Speech Lesson

Ann Orwig, Teacher
Logan Jr. High School
Princeton, IL
Last Updated:  05/03/03 11:11 AM