Responding to Reading 2015-2016

This curriculum reflect a collaborative understanding of the needs of learners in light of the Common Core Standards, while honoring the integrity and intentions of the course itself.

Grading Protocol 2015-2016

Weighted 60%: Daily Performance Tasks Work that is done in the classroom on a daily basis categorized by the following: • Comprehension and demonstration of student understanding of concept • Writing Assignments Vocabulary Enrichment Notebook check

Weighted 30%: Assessments Tests Quizzes Projects

Weighted 10%: Preparation for Class Homework (not to be more than 5%) • Class Preparedness (SSR book)

Grading Teachers should not drop the lowest grade from the gradebook. No extra credit may be given Absentee late work will follow district guidelines.

Late Work Policy Late work should be accepted as follows: The earned percentage grade will be reduced by 10% for one day late. The earned percentage grade will be reduced by 20% for two days late. The earned percentage grade will be reduced by 30% for three days late. After the third late day the grade results in a zero.

Beginning of Class Expectations Always enter quietly Read the “Do Now” posted on the board Prepare for class (clear your desk of binders, have your writing instrument, SSR book and your class notebook on your desk top)

Written Work Expectations capital letters where appropriate complete sentences (unless otherwise stated) include POQ when appropriate include accurate information If the work is a final copy of an essay or project, the spelling should be correct.

Areas of Study Reading Life (attitude) Reading strategies Narrative texts Informational and Persuasive texts Test taking skills Vocabulary

Vocabulary Development Context Structural Analysis Word Relationships SAT Vocabulary

Who Moved My Cheese? (for teens) Red Moon at Sharpsburg Novels By Spencer Johnson, M.D. Red Moon at Sharpsburg By Rosemary Wells

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