WELCOME TO ST. LUKE CURRICULUM NIGHT 2014-2015

Di Shepp 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Language Arts/Religion/Art Elective

• September 18, 2014

“Be A Light For Others” St. Luke School Theme—2014-15

Some notes about Mrs. Shepp I was born in Seattle.

I attended St. Edward’s Grade School, Holy Names Academy, and received my teaching certificate from WSU; Go Cougs!!

I also attended Western Wash. University and Seattle University, and received my Continuing Certificate from UW and SPU.

I’ve taught for 35 Years; 30 years in the Archdiocese of Seattle; 2 years in the Archdiocese of San Diego; 4 years in the Auburn School District.

I’ve taught mostly middle school Language Arts, Religion, Computers , Yearbook, Journalism and Art.

For a few years, I also taught 3rd/4th/5th grade in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

My FamilyHUSBAND—BOB---married 23

yearsMOM—93 **DAD(Home with God)SISTER-JUDY(retired teacher in

CA) SISTER-LYNNE(TWIN)—nurse in

BellevueBROTHER-RICHARD—Social

Worker in San Diego

Favorite Hobbies

YOGADANCINGSINGINGDRAWING PAINTINGWALKINGREADING

Travel AdventuresHAWAII—ALL ISLANDSCANADA, MEXICOLIVED IN SAN DIEGO &

SAN JOSE, CALIFONIA FOR 5 YEARS

MOST FAVORITE—SEATTLE!

Favorite ThingsCOLOR-REDFOOD-ALL VEGETABLEST.V. SHOW—FOOD

NETWORKPLACE—SAN JUANS

7th Grade Religion

In 7th grade, the philosophy of St. Luke School continues to emphasize that learning is value-based and we are dedicated to life-long growth in faith, love and learning.

In Religion, learning is designed to promote the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of each unique child. Middle School students at St. Luke School are model citizens for the entire school and accept many leadership roles.

Curriculum

Trimester 1:

Unit 1: Revelation

Ch. 1-3

God Our Creator/Knowing God through Scripture/Jesus/ a Sign of God’s Love

Unit 2: Trinity

Ch. 4-6

God is Trinity/Jesus/Word of God/Holy Spirit/Comforter and Guide/Called to Protect Program

Trimester 2:

Unit 3: Jesus Christ

Ch. 7-9

Incarnation/Jesus/Model of Wisdom/Christ Our Savior/Advent Unit

Unit 4: Church

Ch. 10-12

Community of Disciples/Body of Christ/Source of Life/Catholic School Week

Unit 5: Morality

Ch. 13-15

Freedom and Responsibility/Valuing Life/Being Virtuous/Second Step Program

Trimester 3:

Unit 6: Sacraments

Ch. 16-18

Christ with Us/Initiation in Christ/Forgiveness and Healing/Lent Unit/Second Step Program

Unit 7: Kingdom of God

Ch. 19-21

Called by God/Act with Justice/Our Reason to Hope/Family Life Program

7th Grade Language ArtsIn 7th grade, the philosophy

of St. Luke School continues to emphasize that learning is value-based, and we are dedicated to life-long growth in faith, love and learning.

In Language Arts, learning is designed to promote the creative, intellectual, social, psychological and emotional growth of each unique child. We strive in the Middle School at St. Luke to be effective writers and communicators that are role model for the entire school, and in their future years .

Curriculum

Trimester 1: Reading Skills: Short Story Unit; Where the Red Fern

Grows; ITBS Testing ; Book Talk ; AR Points; Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills; Non-Fiction; Advent & Christmas Plays.

Writing Skills: Pre-Assess; Grammar Review: 8 parts of Speech; Capitalization and Punctuation Review; Student Essay Portfolios; 6 + 1 Trait Writing; Thanksgiving Poetry; Narrative and Expository Essay Writing; Spelling Unit 1 & 2: Lessons 1-17—Pre-fixes, suffixes, Root Words, Compound words.

Trimester 2: Reading Skills: Non-Fiction and Drama Unit; The Giver;

Martin Luther King Unit; Book Talk; AR Points; Vocabulary Skills.

Writing Skills: Grammar Review: 8 parts of Speech; Sentence Structure and Paragraph Review; Student Essay Portfolios; 6 + 1 Trait Writing; Advent and Christmas Essays and Poetry; Expository and Persuasive Essay Writing; Spelling Unit 2& 3: Lessons 10-26—Pre-fixes, suffixes, Double Final Consonants, Syllables.

Trimester 3:

Reading Skills: Poetry Unit; The Outsiders; Fables/Myths/Legends Unit; PP Literary Speech Project; AR Points; Vocabulary Skills.

Writing Skills: Grammar Review: 8 parts of Speech, Sentence and Paragraph Writing; ; Student Essay Portfolios; 6 + 1 Trait Writing; 7th Grade End of the Year Research Essay Project; Poetry; Spelling Unit 3& 4: Lessons 19-35—Double Final Consonants, Syllables, Greek/Latin/French Word roots.

St. Luke Student Learning Expectations 2014-2015 St. Luke School Student Learning Expectations

The St. Luke School graduate is one whose attitudes, values, personal, and spiritual attributes are instilled by our community in faith, hope, and love.

 

An Active and Faithful Catholic Who:

Demonstrates a knowledge of the Catholic Faith and traditions

Develops a personal relationship with God, and knows and practices a variety of prayer forms

Participates in the liturgical celebrations of the Church

Actively demonstrates service in the parish and the broader community

Demonstrates moral and ethical values based on the Catholic Faith

 

An Engaged and Life-Long learner Who:

Demonstrates a love and curiosity for learning

Demonstrates competency in all academic areas, both independently and collaboratively

Uses critical thinking and problem solving skills

Exhibits proficiency in organization and study skills

Communicates effectively through speech, writing, technology and active listening

 

A Socially Responsible Person Who:

Has a sense of respect and responsibility for self and others

Makes a positive impact on the world through their actions

Is aware of local, national, and international events

Responds to and models positive leadership

Advocates for social justice based on the principles of Catholic social teachings

Develops positive social and emotional skills through peaceful conflict resolution

 

St. Luke School Mission Statement

The mission of St. Luke School is to assist Catholic families and the community of St. Luke in the formation of their children as Roman Catholic Christians. We do this in a nurturing community of students, faculty, and staff, parents, alumni and friends. We joyfully witness to the Gospel message with its special concern for the sacredness of each person. We see in our children the many faces of God, and welcome people of diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We seek to prepare our students for the intellectual and moral challenges of the 21st century through an academically challenging educational program that respects the learning differences of each student, fosters Christian leadership, and promotes service to the needs of others. We hear the prophet Micah’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God…” (Mi 6:8) for the transformation of ourselves and the world.

Archdiocesan Religion Standards for 7th Grade FOUR PILLARS OF THE CATECHISM, THE SIX TASKS OF CATECHESIS AND

CORRESPONDING FAITH FORMATION STANDARDS Pillars of the Catechism

Six Tasks of Catechesis Faith Formation Standards to be learned across all grade levels.

I. The Profession of Faith (Creed and Sacred Scripture)

1. Knowledge of the Faith Students explore, profess, and reflect on our Catholic faith, which is the content of God’s revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and lived out in the Creed and Church doctrine.

II.The Celebration of the Christian Mystery (Liturgy and Sacraments) 2. Liturgical Education Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with Him through active, full and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and Sacraments of the Church.

III.Life in Christ (Personal and Social Morality) 3. Moral Formation Students develop a moral conscience that is informed by Church teachings and conformed to Christ, modeled in a personal life of virtue, and demonstrated in service of the Gospel’s demands for society.

IV. Christian Prayer 4. Learning to Pray Students experience and engage in Catholic expressions of prayer to deepen their relationship with God and the Church.

I. & III. (Church History, Ecclesiology, Communion of Saints, Parish and Family/Domestic Church) 5. Education for Community Life Students study and participate in the life and mission of the Church—the Body of Christ and the community of believers—as expressed in the Church’s origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints and their family, the domestic Church.

I. & III.

(Vocation, Discipleship, Stewardship and Evangelization) 6: Missionary Discipleship and Service Students acquire and demonstrate skills to recognize their gifts from God and their vocation to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed in the world.

Common Core Standards for 7th Grade Language Arts

Reading: Text Complexity and the growth of comprehension

Writing: Text types, responding to reading, and research

Speaking and Listening: Flexible communication and collaboration

Language: Conventions, effective use, and vocabulary

Curriculum Map for 7th Grade Language Arts/Religion/Art

  Course September October November December January February March April May June    SEVENT

H  GRADE 

SEVENTH GRADE 

7/8 

 

Literature Pre-assess:

Reading Skills

 

Short Story Unit

 

Novel:

Where the Red Fern Grows

 

 

Short Story Unit

 

Novel:

Where the Red Fern Grows

 

ITBS Testing

Reading Pages

Non-Fiction Unit

 

Book Talk Project

 

Reading Pages

 

Vocabulary Skills

Non-Fiction Unit

 

Reading Pages

 

Vocabulary Skills

 

Advent/Christmas Plays

Drama Unit

 

Novel:

The Giver

 

Martin Luther King

Unit

Reading Pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drama Unit

One Act Plays

 

Novel: The Giver

 

Book Talk Project

 

Reading Pages

Poetry Unit

 

Book Talk Project

 

Vocabulary Skills

 

Reading Pages

Poetry Unit 

Novel: Novel:

The Outsiders

 

Vocabulary Skills

 Reading Pages

Fables/Myths/Legends

Unit

 

Novel: Novel:

The Outsiders

 

PP Literary Oral Presentation

 

Reading Pages

 

Fables/Myths/Legends

Unit

 

PP Literary Oral Presentation

 

Reading Pages

 

 

Language Arts  

Writing Process:

Pre-assess:

Writing/Spelling skills

 

Review grammar:

8 Parts of Speech

Capitalization, Punctuation,

 

Student Essay Portfolios

Discussion of work

Narrative Essays

Narrative Essay

Writing

 

 

 

 

6+1 Trait:

Ideas/Word Choice

Grammar Review:

Nouns,

Pronouns

Adjectives

 

Narrative Essay Writing

 

ITBS Testing

 

6+1 Trait:

Voice

Conventions

 

Grammar Review:

Verbs

Adverbs

 

Thanksgiving Poetry

 

6+ 1 Trait:

Fluency

Sentence Structure

 

Grammar Review:

Conjunctions

Prepositions

Interjections

 

Expository Essays

Christmas Essay

Project

 

6+1 Trait:

Organization Presentation

 

Grammar Review:

Sentence Structure

Paragraph Structure

 

Expository Essay

Martin Luther King

Unit

 

6+1 Trait:

Organization Presentation

 

Grammar Review:

Simple/Complex

Sentences

 

Persuasive Essay

 

6+1 Trait:

Review of Traits

 

 

Grammar Review:

Grammar Usage

(Nouns, Pronouns)

 

Persuasive Writing and Speaking

 

 

 

6+1 Trait:

Review of Traits  

Grammar Review:

Grammar Usage

(Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs)) 

7th Grade End of the Year Research Essay Project 

 

7th Grade End of the Year Research Essay Project

(Using 6+1 Traits)

 

Grammar Review:

Subject/Verb

Agreement

 

 

End of Year Activities:

 

 

Grammar Review:

8 Parts of Speech

Sentence/Paragraph

Structure

Student Essay Portfolios

Complete and discussion of work

 

Spelling Unit 1: Lessons 1-8

Silent E Words

Pre-fixes/base words

Pre-fixes and roots

Compound words

Silent letters

 

Unit 1:Lessons 1-8

Silent E Words

Pre-fixes/base words

Pre-fixes and roots

Compound words

Silent letters

 

Unit 2: Lessons 10-17

Final Y words

Suffixes

Hard/Soft—c & g

Unstressed syllables

 

Unit 2: Lessons 10-17

Final Y words

Suffixes

Hard/Soft—c & g

Unstressed syllables

 

Unit 2: Lessons 10-17

Final Y words

Suffixes

Hard/Soft—c & g

Unstressed syllables

 

Unit 3: Lessons 19-26

Doubling Final Consonants

More Prefix/Suffix Skills

Letters—qu/j/ge/dge

Unit 3: Lessons 19-26

Doubling Final Consonants

More Prefix/Suffix Skills

Letters—qu/j/ge/dge

Unit 4: Lessons 28-35

Greek/Latin combining forms

Challenge prefixes and

Suffixes

Words—French language

Unit 4: Lessons 28-35

Greek/Latin combining forms

Challenge prefixes and

Suffixes

Words—French language

 

End of Year

Spelling Review

and Activities

for Units1-4

Religion     

 

 

Unit 1: Revelation

Ch. 1-3

God Our Creator

Knowing God through

Scripture

Jesus/A Sign of God’s Love

 

Unit 2: Trinity

Ch. 4-6

God is TrinityJesus/Word of God

Holy Spirit/Comforter and Guide

 

Called to Protect Program

 

Unit 3: Jesus Christ

Ch. 7-9

Incarnation

Jesus/Model of Wisdom

Christ Our Savior

 

Advent Unit

 

Unit 3: Jesus Christ

Ch. 7-9

Incarnation

Jesus/Model of Wisdom

Christ Our Savior

 

Advent Unit

 

Unit 4: Church

Ch. 10-12

Community of Disciples

Body of Christ

Source of Life

 

Catholic Schools Week

 

Unit 5: Morality

Ch. 13-15

Freedom and Responsibility

Valuing Life

Being Virtuous

 

7th Grade Second step Program

 

Unit 6: Sacraments

Christ with Us

Initiation in Christ

Forgiveness and Healing

 

Lent Unit

 

7th Grade Second Step Program

 

Unit 6: Sacraments

Christ with Us

Initiation in Christ

Forgiveness and Healing

 

 

Lent Unit

 

7th Grade Second Step Program

 

Unit 7: Kingdom of God

Called by God

Act with Justice

Our Reason to Hope

 

7th Grade Second Step Program

 

Family Life Program

 

Unit 7: Kingdom of God

Called by God

Act with Justice

Our Reason to Hope

 

 

Family Life Program

Art Elective 

1st Trimester

 

Introduction to Art Elements of Art

Styles

Portfolios

Contour Drawing

Figure Drawing

 

Value Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Art History

Artists

 

Introduce Painting

Watercolor Technique

Calligraphy

Clay Projects

 

**Projects/Wrap-Up

Activities

2nd Trimester

 

Introduction to Art Elements of Art

Styles

Portfolios

Contour Drawing

Figure Drawing

 

Value Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Art History

Artists

 

 

Introduce Painting

Watercolor Technique

Calligraphy

Clay Projects

 

**Projects/Wrap-Up

Activities

3rd Trimester

 

Introduction to Art Elements of Art

Styles

Portfolios

Contour Drawing

Figure Drawing

 

Value Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Art History

Artists

 

 

Introduce Painting

Watercolor Technique

Calligraphy

Clay Projects

 

Individual/Group

Projects

Wrap-up Activities

Lanuage Arts & Religion Info.***See Worksheets in Handouts

L.A. & Religion Curriculum Maps

AR Points—25 Points each Trimester

Reading Log—1000 pages each Trimester

Book Talks—each Trimester

Service Hours—15 each Trimester

Joyce—Sponsored Child from Africa

Other 7th Grade Subjects

Please check these teacher’s

respective Websites for additional information.

Math

Taught by Mrs. Edwards

Science

Taught by Mrs. Konrady

Social Studies

Taught by Ms. Conroy

Library

Taught by Mrs. Feucht

P.E.

Taught by Mrs. Curran

Electives Debate—Mrs. Conroy

Journalism--Mrs. Rathke

Computer Tech--Mrs. Konrady

Art-Mrs. Shepp

Spanish—Mrs. Marco-Marquez

Digital Photography—Mrs. Edwards

Common Core/Standards-Based Learning, Application and Grading

Knowledge (What they need to know to succeed)

Reasoning (How well they can explain it using evidence)

Performance/Skills (Show and Tell)

Products (Project based with short and long term goals)

St. Luke Grading Scale Gr. 5-8

St. Luke School Grading Scale---Grades 5-8

 

The purpose of the grading scale is to communicate progress and achievements to students and their parents. Information from several types of student’s performance may be included in the grades a student earns. These could include tests, written assignments, projects, homework, quizzes, daily work, and class participation.

These all give an indication of the understanding and skill that a student is gaining in an academic subject. The grade a student achieves in a subject will be determined by their performance on the items noted above.

 

St. Luke School Grade Scale (Grades 5-8 **Newly updated-2012)

 

Grading Scale/Percentages and Letter Grades

St. Luke School Grade Scale (Grades 5-8 **Newly updated-2012)

 

% Letter Grade

93-100 A

90-92.9 A-

87-89.9 B+

83-86.9 B

80-82.9 B-

77-79.9 C+

74-76.9 C

70-73.9 C-

67-69.9 D+

64-66.9 D

60-63.9 D-

0-59.9 F

 

Standards-Based Grading4 = Exceeds grade level

expectations3 = Meets grade level

expectations2 = Needs to strengthen grade

level expectations1 = Needs additional help and/or

resources to meet grade level expectations

Behavior/Conduct Grade

4=Superiorly and consistently exhibits positive Christian values in the classroom and playground. Rarely needs guidance.

3=Generally appropriate behavior, yet needs guidance from time to time.

  2=Meets school standards, yet often requires

guidance and reminding.

  1=Frequently fails to follow expected standard

of behavior, including occasional infractions of a more serious nature.

 

Mrs. Shepp’s Discipline PolicyDiscipline Format

- If students follow the discipline policy of the classroom and school, all life will be well!

Consequences - Verbal Warning

- Written Action Plan; Parents notified

- Written Warning; Parents, Teachers, and Principal notified

All the above meet for conference

Questions?

Middle School Homework PolicyMiddle School – Homework Policy

 

One of our goals as educators is to teach the importance of accountability and responsibility. In Middle School, homework is assigned in most subject areas daily and is always collected the following day, unless otherwise specified (ex. long term assignments and projects). If a student does not have the necessary work with them on the day and time that it is due, they will receive a zero.

We understand that factors do come into play: sickness, emergencies, etc…and we are flexible in those areas. For example, if a student is sickand unable to complete and hand in his/her work, the student has as many days to turn in work as he/she was sick. If your child is not able to complete an assignment for any other valid reason, simply write a note, send an email, or call the teacher directly saying that he/she was unable to complete it, and he/she will be given an extra day to finish it without penalty. Losing it or bringing it at the end of the day will not be accepted.

We will also offer an R & R weekend at the end of each month, for all students needing extra time to complete any missing assignments. If your child turns in any missing assignment the following Monday, they will be able to receive up to ½ credit for that particular assignment. If the assignment is still missing by Monday morning, it will then be assigned a final grade of “zero”.

We are aware of the strictness of this policy, and we are also very supportive of the positive results that have occurred in other Archdiocesan schools for their junior high students. Please remember that our goal is to teach accountability, responsibility, organization, and prepare your children for high school. The Middle School team is confident that your child will become more competent through the usage of this system. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel to contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

We look forward to a great year with your child!

Sincerely,

 

 

Katie Edwards Diane Shepp Rosemary Conroy Paula Konrady Tracy Rathke

Late/Missing Work/Absences

Late Work Policy Assignments are expected to be turned in on the assigned

due date. If an assignment is not turned on time, the grade will be affected for every day it is late. All late work is excepted. The late work policy is consistent throughout the middle school.

Absences and TardiesIt is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher

for make-up work. This includes being absent for an excused event, illness, or any unforeseen event. Students will have one day to make up the work for each day absent. If a student misses a quiz or test, the student will have two days to make up the quiz or test. If the student chooses not to make up the work on time, he/she will not receive points for the work.

Mrs. Shepp’s Homework Info.Please check Mrs. Shepp’s website daily for

homework.Homework is posted daily by 3:00 with the

students on my website Homework Link for all subjects.

Students are expected to write all homework in their planners daily before they leave.

Students may email me anytime. I normally check my emails starting around 6:30 am until 7:00pm, as well as weekends.

I am happy to print needed materials for students at school, if there is a printer issue at home. Just send a note!

Ways to Contact Mrs. Shepp I can be contacted via email:

dshepp@stlukeshoreline.org ***Please also check my website for additional information regarding curriculum, handouts, schedules, tec. **Show my website and how to access it through the school’s website.

You can also leave a voice mail at: 206-542-1133 ext.117

I am not always able to immediately return e-mails as I am teaching, and many times am unable to get to the computer. **If you have immediate concerns, please call the front office and leave a message., and I will receive it ASAP!

All teachers can be contacted through their e-mail.

Thank You for Coming!!!!

Any questions?Any Comments?Have a great Evening, and

thanks again for Attending. It is going to be a Wonderful

year of learning!!!!