The start of the second quarter brings excitement into our classrooms as students are introduced to new skills and explore new concepts. Below you will find brief overviews of what students will be introduced to this quarter in each content area. We are looking forward to seeing the personal growth of each student. Thank you for your continued partnership as we truly are one proud Gesu family.
Mrs. Regan Kazel
Principal
Ms. Katelyn Seliskar
Assistant Principal
Grade 7 Curriculum
Quarter 2
Religion
Students will continue to practice concepts related to the Gospels and Jesus’ early life. Students will then be introduced to topics related to Jesus’ early ministry.
ELA
Students will practice pronouns and diagramming sentences. They will be introduced to elements of argumentative writing in order to produce an essay. Students will also use “A Christmas Carol” in order to explore different types of narrative formats.
Enriched ELA
Students will read “The Book Thief” in order to practice skills such as analyzing plot, conflict, character development, and symbols. Students will also practice research skills for background related to the setting of “The Book Thief.”
Math
Students will practice solving, graphing and interpreting inequalities. They will be introduced to proportional relationships, including interpreting scenarios and graphs. Students will also practice solving real-world problems using percentages.
Pre-Algebra
Students will practice graphing, writing and interpreting linear equations. Students will be introduced to systems of equations, including graphing, solving, writing and interpreting real world scenarios.
Science
Students will continue to work on lab skills as they are introduced to topics like layers of the atmosphere, currents and the flow of matter and energy.
Social Studies
Students will continue to practice current events and geography skills. They will also be introduced to topics related to Ancient Rome and the origins and spread of the religion of Islam.
Electives
Elective offerings this quarter include Spanish 1A, History of Rock and Roll, Entrepreneurship, and Graphic Arts.
