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Long Beach Middle School

English Language Arts Department

Grade 7

The seventh grade English course is designed to further develop students’ skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening.  Students are engaged with their learning as they work through various kinds of inquiry:  personal inquiry, social inquiry, and global inquiry.  They will work through four workshops framed by the Expert 21 program published by Scholastic.  Each of these workshops is geared to prepare students to be successful participants in the 21st century workplace.  The skills are grouped in six categories to support this goal:  communication and collaboration; creativity and innovation; critical thinking and problem solving; information and media literacy; information and communication technology; and college, workplace, and life skills.  Emphasis is placed on writing in a variety of forms and for a variety of audiences.  The students will be instructed in the principles of correct grammar and spelling and will be expected to implement these skills in their writing.   Reading instruction focuses on the development of vocabulary, comprehension, and critical analysis skills.  The reading program includes drama, novels, short stories, non-fiction, poetry, and informational text, and students are required to choose texts to read independently.  Students will continue to develop their research skills and will be required to write a paper wherein they synthesize ideas from multiple sources.  
 
The New York State English Language Arts Assessment will be administered to all students.  This exam includes critical reading and short and extended writing tasks.
 
Outcomes for seventh grade students in ELA:
 
Reading:
  • Cite textual examples of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
  • Determine how major ideas are developed throughout the text
  • Understand author’s craft and how authors create meaning
  • Determine the meaning of new words by using context clues
  • Analyze how a work’s format and structure is related to a text’s meaning
  • Compare and contrast texts on similar topics or with similar themes (fiction and non-fiction)

 
Writing:
  • Write arguments and support their claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
  • Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information
  • Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences
  • Research topics using multiple print and digital sources
  • Develop editing and revision skills
  • (This information for reading and writing standards is adapted from the Common Core Standards documents found at http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy)

 
Sources for grades:

    Writing:  Process and Product Scores
    Class Participation
    Independent and Group Work
    Rubrics and Checklists
    Outside Reading Activities
    Reading Responses
    Notebooks
    Projects
    Homework
    Skills Tests

 
Curriculum approach used:

    Whole-class instruction
    Small-group work
    Inquiry workshops that require individual and small-group collaborations
    Team projects and inter-disciplinary connections
    Literature Circles: small group reading groups
    Individual and small-group exploration of Expert Space—online resource with thousands of articles appropriate for students to read to support their work in the inquiry workshops

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Long Beach Middle School Marks Pi Day

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On March 14, Long Beach Middle School students commemorated Pi Day with a Reciting Contest. During lunch, students had the chance to participate by reciting as many digits of the mathematical constant pi (π) as they could remember, with Long Beach Math teacher William Papetti overseeing the event.
 

 

Date Added: 3/17/2025

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LBMS Presents Superheroes

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With Great Powers Comes Ordinary Responsibilities!

Dates: April 3rd at 7:00 pm & April 4th at 7:00 pm

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Date Added: 3/11/2025

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Odyssey of the Mind Regional Finals

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Long Beach Middle School hosted the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Finals early in March, with 16 teams from New York City and Long Island competing in three divisions. Odyssey of the Mind is a global program that promotes creative problem-solving among students of all ages. Through a mix of design, engineering and performance, participants tackle open-ended challenges, enhancing their teamwork, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Long Beach Elementary School had three teams competing in Division I, and each one claimed first place in their respective categories. The Problem 2 team built a walking, glowing robot capable of picking up objects, and they wrote a skit in which the robot aspired to grow like its mermaid counterparts. With the help of a retired octopus trainer, the robot achieved its goal. The performance featured live music, including a standout rendition of “Let It Glow,” sung by one of the team members. The team, consisting of Sadie Bergstein, Anna Chapman, Maddie Eckert, James Emery, Lexi Fink, Rowan McLaughlin, Garner Senken and Laina Sisko, was thrilled by their win.

The Problem 3 team, led by Max Sendik and consisting of Arwyn Donofrio, Eva Gonzalez, Maebry Kotula, Nila Pennant, Dylan Pinto, Summer Schaffer and Dylan Watts, created a gourmet dinner party inspired by classic literature, particularly “Through the Looking Glass.” Their performance brought characters like Alice in Wonderland, Fungi Phil, G.N.A.T. and the Mad Hatter to life. After winning first place, they are now preparing for the state finals.

The third team, competing in Problem 5, created a civilization based on legends from history, featuring famous figures like George Washington, Princess Diana and Albert Einstein. They brought creativity back to the world through constellations, wowing the judges with their skit. The teams, coached by Andie Techera and Douglas MacConnell, are now working hard to prepare for the state finals, which will be held on April 5 in Syracuse, New York.

Click here to view the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Finals slideshow.

Date Added: 4/3/2025

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LBMS Honors Black History Month with Musical Celebration

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On Friday, February 28th, Long Beach Middle School held its annual Black History through Music Celebration Assembly, featuring a special musical program showcasing staff and student musicians, as well as special guest, The Nehemiah Movement, an organization dedicated to promoting unity through song and outreach.

The program featured a collection of historical musical contributions from black musicians featuring staff and student musicians, including Ms. Caroline Espinet, Ms. Natasha Nurse, Ms. Christina Farrell, Ms. Jaysha Teemer, Mr. Jake Baron, Dr. Michael Capobianco, Mr. Walter Kramme, Mr. Dave Lobenstein, Mr. Justin Marks, Mr. Danny Neri, Mr. Parker Ramsey, and Mr. Stephen Salerno.

Student performers included: Judah Ebron, Danny Gravina and Sammy Monaghan, student emcees: Quinn Allison, Elijah Awai, Lola Gildersleeve, Sophie Gildersleeve, Hanna Heitefuss, Machai Thornton, performances by the LBMS Singers, and the LBMS Steppers. 

The program captivated students and staff with a diverse range of musical genres, including gospel, hip-hop, rap, R&B, and rock, providing a vibrant celebration of Black culture and history.
 

Click here to view the LBMS Honors Black History Month with Musical Celebration slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/7/2025

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Lido Elementary School Pre-K Students Enjoy a "Book Tasting" Celebration

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Lido Elementary School’s Pre-K students recently had the chance to “taste” their way through a special Book Tasting event, sparking their imaginations and encouraging a love for reading. This event was designed to engage young learners and featured a unique “menu” of book selections for students to explore, fostering a fun and interactive way to get "hungry" for knowledge. 

“This event is all about bringing learning to life in a fun and creative way,” said Molly Drake, Lido Elementary Pre-K teacher. “The Book Tasting is a great way to introduce our young students to the wide world of books, while also making them excited about a love for reading.” 

 

Click here to view the Book Tasting 24-25 slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/5/2025

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