The seventh grade language arts program continues to build on the students' literary analysis skills, while placing greater emphasis on the mechanics of persuasive writing. Students construct arguments with a thesis statement, and writing workshops help ensure effective paragraph structure and transition. Continued work with web site construction, responding to fictional pieces, and oral presentation help develop students who are able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways.

Students use a workshop approach to further develop their "literate voices".  Students will experience various genres of literature and will experiment with writing activities including narrative and descriptive paragraphs, response to literature, essays, letter writing and creative writing.  Whole class activities include mini-lessons that address needs of correct usage, mechanics, grammar and spelling.  Students create portifolios which are an insightful tool in developing their strengths and improving their weaknesses.