PLEASE READ THIS HANDOUT CAREFULLY. The information presented is based upon several years of experience and is designed for preventative maintenance in the learning environment. With your help we will improve student success and decrease parent frustration concerning assignments, grades, absences, etc. Please feel free to call the school to schedule a meeting. Your student will be successful if we all work together as a team to offer unfailing, consistent support.
I am looking forward to a successful school year together!
Thank You.
Mrs. Ivonne
Now.. to the good parts...
In reading our course of study will focus on making sense of many types of reading, determining the appropriate reading rate for a text, using different reading strategies, rereading, and maintaining comprehension of text. Emphasis is placed on the following: the reading process, responding to literature (both oral and written), essential reading skills, reading strategies, vocabulary acquisition, and being an active reader.
Note: If a student loses his/her textbook or workbooks throughout the year, he/she will have to pay the current replacement cost for the lost item before being assigned a new one
GOALS
The course goals are to instill a life-long love of reading and writing, dramatically improve student reading performance as measured by standardized tests, and improve critical thinking skills.
Community of Learners
As a community of learners students will:
1. Read both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres.
2. Acquire new vocabulary and use it correctly in writing and speaking.
3. Establish a context for information acquired by reading across subject areas.
Projects and Required or Recommended Readings
There will be a least one major project/ reading each semester which may require some work outside of class and may include a need to go to the public library, use magazines, newspapers, craft supplies, etc. If a project is late, or not turned in, parents will be contacted.
Computation of Grades
Grades make up 50% of the reading subject. Failure to submit assignments on time will have a negative impact on the overall grade average.
Homework
Homework is an effective tool in developing responsibility, study habits, and skills. It is an extension of the learning process and involves the home in the student's curriculum. It should be purposeful, related to classroom experiences, and be age and grade appropriate. The purpose and directions for the assignment need to be clearly communicated and should be preceded by instruction that adequately prepares the student to do the task independently and successfully. Homework will make up 10% of the overall grade. There is a minimum of five (5) stories completed weekly (2nd-6th grades) and a minimum of 2 blog entries and completion of 1 module (online) in the Journeys program.
Procrastination, (leaving assignments for the last minute) is not encouraged.
Supplies Needed:
1 (one) ½ inch binder
Pack of filler paper
Pencils or lead pencils
Tab paper dividers
Student expectations
In addition to all rules and regulations outlined in the student handbook and student code of conduct, I wish to add the following:
• Display common courtesy and decency toward your classmates, yourself, and me.
• Do not sleep or put your head down on your desk.
• Do not get up to turn in assignments, sharpen pencils, discard refuse, etc. if any other presenter or I am in front of the class speaking or presenting.
• Food and drink will not be allowed in the classroom.
• Students are not to make derogatory or negative comments about any other teacher or student.
• Students are expected to work cooperatively in groups.
• Clean up around your desk and return things to their correct place in the room before we dismiss.
Students will learn. Students will understand that learning is an ACTIVE process. Students will participate in class discussions. Students will attempt not to simply memorize but to learn and to understand material presented to them; they will understand that education is vital to the rest of their lives. ASK QUESTIONS! That is the only way you will learn.
If a student fails to comply with the above expectations, or breaks any school rule as outlined in the student handbook, they will be subject to disciplinary action.
Important websites:
Voyager Passport for K-6th Grades http://www.tickettoread.com/
Passport Reading Journeys for 7th-12th Grades http://solo.voyagerlearning.com/
Blog entries for 7th-12th Grades http://mrsivonneseclass.blogspot.com/
Further instructions and deadlines for other assignments will be announced.
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