WELCOME to 7th Grade Language Arts!

Who am I?

My name is Emily Sherman, and I am going into my 4th year of teaching Language Arts.  I am originally from Western Pennsylvania and moved here to Frederick County immediately after graduating from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

What is it that I teach exactly?

Well, 7th grade is a transitional year for students, as it reinforces strategies and content from 6th grade but also moves students into more of a high school environment.  To practice county objectives, all 7th grade Language Arts student engage in information and texts related t 1.)  Family Dynamics 2.) Survival 3.)  Determination 4.)  Science Fiction 5.) Prejudice and 6.)  Choices.  Below is a link that will take you to a county-wide objective page.  Feel free to visit and find out what your child should be learning in 7th grade LA :)

www.fcpsteach.org

In my classroom, cooperative learning, figurative meaning, and independent reflections are encouraged and practiced daily. 

How can you contact me?

Well, you can email me:  emily.sherman@fcps.org

OR, you can feel free to give me a call:  240-236-4000 ext 64021

I'd love to hear from you!

Here are some thoughts:

From the book of:  The Art of Teaching by Vicky Howard

1.  "An investment in knowledge always pays the best dividends."  Benjamin Franklin

2.  "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

3.  "The mediocre teacher tells.  The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.  The great teacher inspires."  William Arthur Ward