Policy Reminders

7th Grade Humanities Procedures to Remember

Entering the classroom:
Come into classroom quietly and get folder from the bin
Look at the board for any immediate direction and/or homework assignment
Begin reading until class is ready to begin (on double period days you will have an extended independent reading period… for 731 it on day 1 and for 702 it is on day 3). All independent reading environment rituals apply (i.e. quiet and respectful environment)

Independent Reading:
Select a book that is of interest to you from the library or bring a book from home…( you should always have a book in class with you because if there is down time during activities you can always read.)
Read quietly for the time allotted.
Write a reading log in your reader’s sourcebook when time is called… (you should be keeping reading logs when you read at home too)
Title
Author
Date
Pages read at that time 10 to 20 for example
Short summary or short writing that is specific to what we are doing in class… they will usually be guided.
Put your books away when asked.
If you aren’t happy with your book, you may abandon it. You get one freebie, but after that, you must first try to get through at least 20-30 pages. If it is unbearable you can write a reading log explaining why you don’t like it. You may then choose another book, but try to be more thoughtful in your choice.

Classroom Conduct:
Participate fully – raise your hands, be focused and attentive, ask questions whenever necessary and practice good listening skills, come to class fully prepared with your reader’s and writer’s sourcebooks and reading book, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.
Be safe – walk don’t run, stay in your seats unless instructed to do otherwise, keep your hands to yourself, no throwing anything
Be kind – respect each other, share materials, listen when other people are speaking, no name calling
Take care of our space and equipment – look around your table before you leave, pick up anything that doesn’t belong, push chairs in, throw all garbage away, at the end of the day, put chairs on top of the desks.

Work periods –
Listen for directions – if you miss them, ask someone at your table.
Take notes during the mini lessons – whenever you see any teacher writing on the board or on chart paper, it should go in either of your sourcebooks.
Bring your homework to class because we will usually be working with it in class.
Pay attention to verbal cues while working in groups for further direction
Be respectful and fair.