Read 180 2017-18 Welcome and Good Morning! Please Find Your Spot, Put Your Phone in the Caddy, and Take a Seat! Read 180 2017-18

First day Objectives Understand Rules, Policies, Goals of Read 180 Understand Weekly Routines and Grading Procedures Start to Build a Positive Learning Community

Essential Expectations Work at becoming effective members of the learning community Arrive on time Stay focused and on task Follow directions Be respectful to yourself and others

Who was lao Tzu? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFb7Hxva5rg

What you need every day Your computer and writing utensils Who has theirs, who doesn’t? What paperwork is needed? How do you get it and where do you turn it in? Also Expected: A sense of humor, an open mind, and a willingness to work.

Why read 180? https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=t-qyWCVwNa8

Weekly Routines Monday: Silent Read and Software Tuesday: Study Skills and Software Wednesday: Silent Read and Software Thursday: Study Skills and Software Friday: Possible Free Time Day if Earned

Software procedures Requirement is at least 15 minutes a day (M-Th) 60 minutes a week/ 3 activities a week Comprehension, Vocabulary, Word Fluency Spelling, Context Passage, Recording, Writing Free time on Friday if you get this amount For every 10 minutes you go over, you can leave 1 minute early! (max: 3 minutes early)

Study Skills 101 Procedures Tuesdays and Thursdays will focus on developing skills to use in other classes. Objective: to make it easier to succeed in classes like science and world history. 20-30 minutes 15 Participation Points Will involve taking notes, working in small groups, developing projects, watching video clips, journal responses, etc.

Silent Reading Procedures You will silently read for 20 minutes every “Reading Day” (usually Mondays and Wednesdays) You will fill out a Reading Log. You will complete activities dealing with your book. You will complete a quiz over your book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =xqMozc4K4pg

Building the Learning community

Gibson, kalliope, and Hazel

I know what you did last summer First, say your name and the name of last book you read that you enjoyed. Then, think of something you did this summer that was so unique, you don’t think anyone else did it. If no one can claim it, you get a piece of candy If someone else can claim it, they get a piece of candy

The mission: to make it a good year! Whether it is, or it isn’t, is up to you… You will (and likely already have)face many challenges in life, things you don’t want to do or feel like you shouldn’t have to do. Follow this simple philosophy, and you will succeed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJUhlRoBL8M