Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School Yearly Course Outline - Seventh Grade 2026-2027 - Reading/Spelling

Oct 1, 2026

Seventh grade Reading/Spelling curriculum for Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School covering the 2026–2027 academic year. The reading program uses multiple literature genres and informational texts from HMH Into Literature/Collections, aligning instruction to Louisiana language arts standards while building comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary. Vocabulary Workshop supports word meaning, usage, spelling, and writing practice. Instructional materials include specified textbooks and selected novels, with assessment and grade distribution managed through PowerSchool and a detailed quarterly schedule.

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Reading Time20 min

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Course Description

Reading Program

Vocabulary/Spelling Program

Instructional Materials

Assessment Methods and Grading

Assessment Distribution by Quarter

Grading Scale

Tentative Course Calendar

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School Yearly Course Outline Reading/Spelling Seventh Grade 2026–2027 Teacher’s Name: Jessica Bourgeois Teacher’s Email: [jbourgeois@ourladyofthelakeschool.org](jbourgeois@ourladyofthelakeschool.org) Teacher’s Room Number: 206 Course Description Reading: The seventh grade reading program allows students to experience a variety of genres of literature and examples of informational texts through the reading of novels and selections from HMH Into Literature and Collections. Through these texts, students will be taught the standards and grade-level expectations for language arts established by the state of Louisiana for 7th grade and will learn strategies to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary development. The Accelerated Reader program will be used to promote independent reading for pleasure, allowing the students to select books of their choice. Vocabulary/Spelling: Vocabulary Workshop will be used to expand vocabulary and spelling skills. This program focuses on word meaning and usage. It is designed to provide students with the vocabulary skills they need to achieve higher-level reading proficiency. The lessons will provide students with practice exercises designed to improve their spelling and writing abilities while expanding their vocabulary knowledge. Instructional Materials Reading Textbooks: Collections 8 and HMH Into Literature 8 Vocabulary/Spelling: Vocabulary Workshop Level B/Sadlier-Oxford Novels: The Outsiders, And Then There Were None, and Number the Stars Methods of Assessment and Distribution All test, quiz, and homework grades will be posted on PowerSchool ([www.ollpowerschool.org](www.ollpowerschool.org)). Please check for postings frequently. Each quarter, four test-and four quiz-weighted assessments will be administered. 1st & 2nd Quarters (Exams taken) 50% Tests 20% Exams 20% Quizzes 10% Homework 3rd & 4th Quarters (No Exams taken) 60% Tests 30% Quizzes 10% Homework Grading Scale A: 100-94 B: 93-86 C: 85-78 D: 77-70 U: 69 and below Tentative Course Calendar ** Dates and course content are subject to change at discretion of teacher or administration. ** Aug 6 – First day of school for 4th – 7th | Week | Standards | Objectives
(The learner will . . .) | Instructional
Materials | Assessments | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1st Quarter | | | | | | Week 1
Aug. 10-14
8/14 Summer
Reading Due | RL.7.1
RL.7.2
RL.7.3
RL.7.4
R.L.7.5
RL.7.7
RL. 7.10
W.7.1
W.7.2
W.7.4
W.7.5
W.7.6
W.7.9
W.7.10
SL.7.1
SL.7.4
SL.7.5
SL.7.6
L.7.1
L.7.2
L.7.3
L.7.4
L.7.5
L.7.6 | 1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
5. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
6. Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film) . | The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
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FAQs

What reading program resources are used in the seventh grade course?

Students read through a seventh grade program using novels and selections from HMH Into Literature and Collections. The course also includes opportunities for independent pleasure reading via the Accelerated Reader program.

How does the curriculum teach vocabulary and spelling skills?

Vocabulary Workshop is used to expand vocabulary and spelling through lessons focused on word meaning and usage. Students complete practice exercises that support spelling and writing while building vocabulary knowledge.

How are tests, quizzes, and homework weighted across the year?

During the 1st & 2nd quarters, tests are weighted 50% and exams 20%, with quizzes 20% and homework 10%. For the 3rd & 4th quarters, tests are 60% and quizzes 30%, with homework 10% and no exams taken.

Oct 1, 2026

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