READING
By the end of seventh grade, students will be able to:
1. Read, comprehend, interpret and respond to texts such as:
A.) reference materials
B.) secondary sources
C.) journals
D.) biographies
2. Read and follow written directions
3. Analyze, interpret and evaluate ideas found in fiction
4. Maintain a personal reading list
WRITING
By the end of seventh grade, students will be able to:
1. Write a PERSONAL NARRATIVE that has: an easily understood topic; an effective lead; descriptive writing; a well-organized beginning, middle and end; expression of personal thoughts/feelings and not just descriptions of external events.
2. Write a three- to five-page RESEARCH REPORT that incorporates: utilization of library resources; basic note-taking techniques; a clearly defined topic; a tightly organized beginning, middle and end; a style of writing suitable for such reports.
3. Write ONE- and MULTI-PARAGRAPH ESSAYS suitable for interdisciplinary assignments that consist of: clearly defined topic sentences; supporting statements; closing statements that sum up the paragraph or essay.
4. Write POETRY using: descriptive language; a poetic format that clearly differs from the format used for other genre; poetic language that clearly differs from the language used for other genre.
5. (optional) Write a SHORT STORY that incorporates a clearly defined and narrowed topic; effective lead; descriptive writing; use of plot (building action, climax, resolution); dialogue.
NOTE: Each of these written pieces usually will be produced within the framework of a writing workshop and the writing process. A portfolio focusing on strengths and weaknesses will be maintained during the year.
LISTENING
By the end of seventh grade, students will be able to:
1. Listen to and comprehend, interpret and respond to:
A.) short reading passages
B.) film and video productions
SPEAKING
By the end of seventh grade, students will be able to:
1. Speak to present opinion, interpretations and information in:
A.) formal and informal settings
B.) large and small groups
C.) teacher conferences
2. Use certain conventions of oral discourse such as:
A.) proper posture
B.) vocal volume
C.) eye contact
D.) repetition
Teacher: Greg Luckenbaugh, 7th-grade English
UNDERGRAD: Attended Syracuse University; majored in newspaper journalism and minored in History.
GRADUATE SCHOOL; Attended Albany State; mastered in English Education.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Sports Editor of The Glens Falls Post-Star from 1981-1988.
AWARDS: New York State Associated Press Association "Awards for Sportswriting:" 1983, 1985, 1986. New York Newspaper Publishers Association "Excellence in Sports Coverage:" 1987, 1988.
FAMILY: Lives in Queensbury with wife, Sharon, and daughter, Amy.