Hi!  I'm Mrs. Keys.  I teach Literature and Skills.

Literature classes will be studying the literary elements, examining plot, analyzing characters, recognizing and understanding literary devices, and developing an appreciation for various forms of literature. We study short stories, non-fiction, fiction, drama, poetry, and novels.  We will complete two or three  in-class novel studies throughout the year. Students will be asked to read 2 or 3 independent novels and complete a project for each independent novel.  I sincerely hope I can help each student find a door, window, and mirror into the amazing worlds books have to offer.

Skills classes will work on grammar (particularly the parts of speech and sentence structure) and writing.  A large component in Skills is writing. Narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository writing will be taught in seventh grade with essays usually accompanying each type of writing.   At the end of the year, students will create a scrapbook to show off their best writing skills. 

On a personal level, this is my 17th year teaching.  I love my job.  At home, I enjoy hanging out with my husband and three children.