Review using short stories
Realistic Ficton Lit Circle choices (students read one):
- Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
- Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
- Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
Whole class novel: Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Science Fiction Lit Circle Choices (students read one):
- Beneath by Roland Smith
- When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
- The Eighth Day by Diane K. Salerni
Whole Class Novel: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Winter Exam
Biography/Autobiography unit: Students read & research a famous person and write a research paper in writing class.
Historical Fixtion Lit Circle choices (students read one):
- Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
- Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper
- The Journey of Little Charlie by C. Paul Curtis
Whole class novel: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Whole class Poetry Novel: The Crossover by K. Alexander
Mystery Lit Circle choices (students read one):
- Framed by James Ponti
- Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet
- Framed by Gordon Kormon
Whole class novel: Linked by Gordon Korman
Spring Exam
Vocabulary Units 1-4 Grammar Units: Nouns, Verbs, Subjects, Predicates Interviews
Vocabulary Units 5-7
Grammar Units: Direct/Indirect Objects, Adjectives, Adverbs
Argumentative Writing
Winter Exam
Vocabulary Units 8-11
Grammar Units: Pronouns, Prepositional Phrases, Conjunctions
Poetry Writing
Research Paper (work with 7th grade Lit teacher on timing)
Vocabulary Units 12-15
Grammar Units: Punctuation
Narrative Writing
Spring Exam
Review using short stories Self Identity Lit Circle Choices (students read one)
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- OCD Daniel by Wesley King
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Whole Class Novel: The Outsiders by SE Hinton
Survival Lit Circle Choices (students read one)
- On Blood Road by Steve Watkins
- Deep Water by Watt Key
- Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Whole Class Novel: Night by Elie Wiesel
Winter Exam
Diverse Characters Lit Circle choices (students read one):
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
- Caminar by Skila Brown
Whole Class Novel: Other Words from Home by Jasmine Warga
Whole Class Novel: Nothing by the Truth by Avi
Life, Truth, and Beauty Lit Circle Choices (students read one):
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- The Call of the Wild by Jack London
- My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier
Whole Class Novel: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
End of year novel: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Spring Exam
I am so excited to be joining the QAS community! This year, I will be a 7th Grade Homeroom teacher, while also teaching Writing to 7th Grade, and Literature to 6th and 8th Grade. Working with children has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, I knew at a very young age that I was destined to become a teacher. Growing up, my mother and grandmother were both teachers and I was able to see early on that teaching was a profession that brought great joy and reward. I graduated from University of Missouri, St. Louis in 2014 and immediately began my teaching journey at an Independent School, City Academy. Here, my passion for teaching and inspiring young minds was fueled. I specialized in Third Grade ELA, and spent the last decade refining my skills for setting a solid foundation and a love for learning. I am eager to take this next step in my teaching journey at QAS. My family and I fell in love with this wonderful community of faith several years ago and our children continue to flourish in this loving environment. In our free time, my husband and I enjoy staying active with our little ones by taking bike rides, hiking, and swimming. I look forward to getting to know you and your children!
Student Writing Samples
