7th Grade
Welcome to the 7th Grade homepage! Here you will find details that will help your student have a successful school year. Throughout the school year, you can use the snapshot page as a weekly overview for homework. For more detailed information on each class, you can look to the "Classes" section below the snapshot. In the classroom section, you can also find teacher contact information. We look forward to a great 2025-2026 school year!
7th Grade Announcements
- This Week's 7th Grade Snapshot
- Early Dismissal Notice
- Important Links
- Year Long Plans
- Archive Snapshots
This Week's 7th Grade Snapshot
Early Dismissal Notice
Due to the congested nature of our campus at dismissal time, we are now making a
guideline that we will not do early dismissal for students between 2:30-3:00 pm. If your
student has an appointment that you need to get them early from school, please plan on
picking them up before 2:30 pm.
This will allow you to get on and off campus in a safe and timely manner, avoid having to
deal with the stress of a crowded driveline, and create less end-of-day disruptions for our
classes and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Important Links
For additional support in 7th Grade - Admin Contact: Paul Hurst - paul.hurstii@jeffco.k12.co.us
Use Student Login to access Google Classroom
Download Student or Parent App for updates on assignments and classroom grades
Year Long Plans
Archive Snapshots
7th Grade Classes
ELA
In the Past...
Trimester 1 & 2
Week of 1/26-1/30
Monday: Quiz on pages 1-31 of "Anne Frank's Tales From the Secret Annex."
Tuesday: Read 3 chapters, answer questions about theme and plot events
Wednesday: Grammar and drafting with dialogue
Thursday: Read two chapters, answer questions about theme
Friday: Drafting with description- finish first draft of narrative
Week of 1/20-1/23
Monday: No School- MLK Day
Tuesday: Reading and answering questions about characterization
Wednesday: Reading and answering questions about characterization
Thursday: Introduction to narrative writing assignment- create plan
Friday: Theme discussion and catch-up day
Week of 1/12-1/16
Monday: Introduction to WWII and the Holocaust.
Tuesday: Introduction to Anne Frank. Begin reading "Anne Frank's Tales From the Secret Annex."
Wednesday: Reading and answering questions
Thursday: Greek and Latin roots and reading
Friday: Vocabulary review and reading
Week of 1/5-1/9
Monday: No school
Tuesday: No school
Wednesday: Welcome back! Review norms, plan a PEAL essay about goals.
Thursday: Write a personal PEAL essay, review Blooket
Friday: Read and analyze Winston Churchill's "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" speech.
Weeks of 11/3-12/19:
Finish The Tempest, write a dramatic scene, and learn about speech and rhetoric.
Week of 10/27-10/31
Monday: Act 3, Scene 2- Character Changes
Tuesday: Act 3, Scene 3- Character motivation and plot
Wednesday: Close reading
Thursday: Act 4, Scene 1- Theme
Friday: Act 4, Scene 1- Theme
Week of 10/20-10/24: We will continue to read The Tempest and take a mid-unit quiz
Monday: Close reading
Tuesday: Act 2, Scene 1- Character motivation
Wednesday: Act 2, Scene 2- Comic relief
Thursday: Act 3, Scene 1- Comprehension
Friday: Quiz and notebook check
Weeks of 10/7-10/9 and 10/15-10/17
Monday, 10/7: Genre study: Drama
Tuesday, 10/8: Genre study: Drama
Wednesday, 10/9: Shakespeare background
HAPPY FALL BREAK :)
Wednesday, 10/15: Introduction to The Tempest by Shakespeare and read Act 1, Scene 1
Thursday, 10/16: Reading The Tempest - Act 1, Scene 2 (first half)
Friday, 10/17: Reading The Tempest- Act 1, Scene 2 (second half)
Week of 9/29-10/3: We will read two short stories for close reading, and also do a PEAL paragraph.
Monday: Read "The Sign of the Four" and answer close reading questions
Tuesday: Reread "The Sign of the Four" and do a PEAL paragraph together
Wednesday: Read "The Gift of the Magi" and answer questions with a partner
Thursday: Close reading discussion about "The Gift of the Magi" and plan for your PEAL
Friday: PEAL paragraph and IXL lessons
Week of 9/22-9/26: We will write an essay on Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Monday: Get quizzes back, write the introduction to the essay
Tuesday: Greek/Latin roots and write body paragraphs
Wednesday: Finish writing body paragraphs, write conclusions
Thursday: Peer and self revisions and editing
Friday: Catch-up day for anyone not done writing, Greek and Latin root homework is due (given in class on Tuesday)
Week of 9/15-9/19: We will take a quiz and begin an essay on Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Monday: End of book comprehension quiz
Tuesday: Greek/Latin roots and introduction to essay
Wednesday: Finding evidence for essay
Thursday: Greek/Latin roots and outline essay
Friday: Grandparents' Day- Categories game and We Will Write competition
Week of 9/8-9/12: We will continue our reading of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Monday: Vocabulary, video summary of chapters 1-7, read chapter 8 together
Tuesday: Vocabulary, review chapter 8, read chapter 9 and answer questions
Wednesday: Figurative language in the book, review chapter 9, begin to read chapter 10 together
Thursday: Chapter 10
Friday: Study for end of book quiz (QUIZ MOVED TO MONDAY,9/15)
Week of 9/2-9/5: We will continue our reading of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Tuesday: Vocabulary, mini comprehension quiz on chapters 1-5, read chapter 6
Wednesday: Figurative language in the book, review how to write a summary, read chapter 7 and write a short summary
Thursday: Carousel conversations, "Strange" elements in the book, and predictions
Friday: Read 1/2 of chapter 8 together, take sketchnotes
During the week of 8/25-29, we will be MAP testing and also reading chapters 3-5 of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Monday- Finish Chapter 2 discussion and Evidence Log
Tuesday- MAP testing
Wednesday- MAP testing and read Chapter 3 independently (homework or when done testing)
Thursday- Vocabulary, go over Chapter 3 questions, and read Chapter 4
Friday- Read Chapter 5
Week of 8/18-8/22:
Monday- Learn the tool "Padlet" for group discussion, complete a "Favorite Book" book spine, and finish the Letter of Introduction
Tuesday- The importance of context, "We Will Write" activity
Wednesday- Begin Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, learn about Victorian era London
Thursday- Learn about types of third person narration and examine it in the book
Friday- Find evidence of a theme in the book
Aubrey Titus
My name is Aubrey Titus and I am so excited to be joining the Lincoln Academy team. I have been a teacher for 16 years, and have had the fortune of teaching in schools around the country. I’ve taught in Chicago, Denver, and a small rural town in Vermont. Most recently, I’m coming from Drake Middle School here in Arvada, where I’ve been teaching 6th and 7th grade ELA for the past two years. My son (Jack, 5) will be entering kindergarten here at Lincoln Academy in the fall, and I’m looking forward to both of us being in the same place!
I grew up in Loveland, Colorado, where I first developed my love of education through my summer jobs as a tutor and at a summer camp. I then went to school at the University of Colorado for my BA. After graduating, I moved to Chicago where I did my first three years of teaching and also got my Master of Arts in Teaching. My main goal as a teacher is that students feel included, engaged, and curious. Each year, I strive to make my classroom a warm and welcoming environment for all students.
My hobbies include traveling, baking, tennis, gardening, and of course, reading! I am in two book clubs, and look forward to opening each new book I read. I can’t wait to meet everyone!
Year Long Plan
Science
Amy Parrott
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7250
Hello, Lincoln Academy community! My name is Amy Parrott, and I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the team as the 7th grade Science teacher! Teaching is my passion, and after spending the last two years as a Science Curriculum Specialist where I had the pleasure of supporting other Science teachers in grades K-12 in developing engaging lessons, I am beyond excited to step back into the classroom and bring Science to life for my students.
This will be my 13th year in education, and I can't wait to spark curiosity and encourage discovery.
Outside of the classroom, I am a wife and mother of two, and we love spending time outdoors. Whether it's hiking, camping, or biking, we are always looking for new adventures and ways to explore nature together.
I am so excited to meet my students, collaborate with families, and become a part of the Lincoln Academy community. Let’s make this next year an amazing year of learning and discovery!
Math
Jenny Lucero
I have worked as a Jeffco math teacher for the last fourteen years and happily found my way to Lincoln two years ago. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology at Brigham Young University, followed by a teaching certificate at the University of Colorado, and eventually added an endorsement in middle school mathematics. I’ve heard it said that elementary teachers teach because they love children, high school teachers teach because they love their subjects, and middle school teachers teach because they love both. I consider myself lucky to be part of the LA community where I can simultaneously focus on both kids and math.
I have 4 kids (all grown) who are all four years apart, and we take every possible opportunity to travel together en masse. My favorite place in the entire world is in the wilds of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho. During our annual summer trips, we hike, fish, paddleboard, build bonfires, get eaten by mosquitoes, ride dirt bikes, and look forward to hot showers upon our return. It’s my little piece of heaven on earth.
When at home, I enjoy gardening, reading, baking, and walking out of the gym after a workout. I wish I could say I love walking into the gym, but I wouldn’t want to lie.
Course 2 Year Long Plan
Course 3 Year Long Plan
History
This Week In History...
Week of February 16, 2026
02/16/26 (Monday) - NO SCHOOL
02/18/26 (Wednesday)
Surviving the Dust Bowl
- Respond to the video
“Left in the Dust” Pictures and Document
M10:L3 > Hard Times
02/20/26 (Friday)
M10:L3 > Depression-Era Culture
Assignment: The Grapes of Wrath & 1930s Media in the 1930s (in Google Classroom) - due Tuesday (02/24/26)
M10:L3 > Effects of the New Deal
In the Past...
Week of February 9, 2026
02/10/26 (Tuesday)
M10:L2 > The New Deal Continues (Pick up at “New Deal Labor Programs”)
M2:L2 > Clashes with the Court
Why Nine Justices? Court Packing's History and Future
M10:L2 Quiz → use your textbook and notes to complete the quiz
02/12/26 (Thursday)
M10:L3 > The Dust Bowl
Surviving the Dust Bowl
Week of February 2, 2026
02/02/26 (Monday)
M10:L1 > Hoover’s Reaction
M10:L1 > Election of 1932
02/04/26 (Wednesday)
M10:L2 > The Hundred Days (stop after FDIC) → Complete the chart of the New Deal “Alphabet” in class
02/026/26 (Friday)
M10:L2 > The Hundred Days (Pick up after NIRA) → Complete the chart of the New Deal “Alphabet” in class
M10:L2 > New Deal Critics
M10:L2 > The New Deal Continues (Stop after Social Security)
Assignment: Create a poster promoting one of the New Deal programs - due Tuesday (02/10/26)
Week of January 26, 2026
01/27/26 (Tuesday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #6 - Southwest and Pacific/West-Coast
M10:L1 > The Economy Collapses
TEST: ALL States & Capitals AND Physical Geography of the U.S. → Thursday (01/29/26)
01/29/26 (Thursday)
U.S. Geography Test → includes ALL states and Capitals AND U.S. physical geography
Assignment: Use the UpFront Magazine received in class to learn about America’s 250th year. Answer the questions on the document provided - due Monday (02/02/26)
Week of January 19, 2026
01/21/26 (Wednesday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #4 - Midwest
State Plate → DUE at the END of CLASS
QUIZ: Quiz #5: Mountain → Friday (01/23/26)
01/23/26 (Friday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #5 - Mountain
M10:L1 > The Stock Market Crashes (Note Catcher)
Assignment: Create an attention-grabbing Newspaper headline & short article describing the crash & what it could mean for the investors in the nation. (in Google Classroom) - due Tuesday (01/27/26)
QUIZ: Quiz #6: Southwest AND Pacific/West Coast → Tuesday (01/27/26)
TEST: ALL States & Capitals AND Physical Geography of the U.S. → Thursday (01/29/26)
Emily Hall
Bachelors Degree, Education, University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instructional Design, Colorado State University
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instructional Design, Colorado State University
School:
720-467-5363 ext. 7290
Emily Hall graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2003, and graduated in May 2008 from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design. This is Mrs. Hall’s 22nd year at Lincoln Academy and she is very excited to continue teaching History in the 7th and 8th grades. Mrs. Hall delights in traveling around the USA and the world. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their two children. Mrs. Hall loves to read, attend musical theater, cook, and study history. She looks forward to sharing these passions with middle school this year.
Year Long Plan
Tech
Class Info
What's Due?
After School Help (ASH)
Wed, & Thu: 3:15-3:45
Contact Info:
martin.nishida@jeffco.k12.co.us
720.456.7292 (Tech lab)
303.514.4787 (Text)
Marty Nishida
Bachelors Degree, Computer Information Systems, Colorado State University
Masters, Instructional Technology, Fort Hays State University
Masters, Instructional Technology, Fort Hays State University
School:
303-467-5363 ext. 7292
Mr. Nishida is entering his 20th year at Lincoln Academy, and he is once again excited to be teaching technology to 7th and 8th graders and developing their communication skills through media. Mr. Nishida received his bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University way back in 1987 and has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. Mr. Nishida also holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from Fort Hays State University. Mr. Nishida loves to play and watch sports, but his passion is spending time with his family and "close" friends, and will never pass up a game of Pickleball!
Year Long Plan
