1. Welcome to Reading Class
Ms. Lisa Harris

2. About Me Teaching Experience Education Family Interests and Hobbies
Teaching Style/Philosophy

3. Course Objectives:
Further develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking skills
Ensure college and career readiness

4. Required Materials Notebook or Binder Loose Leaf Paper Pens, pencils
Flash drive (recommended)

5. We need your support!

6. Standards-based Curriculum
Reading Focus/Selections which will include whole class novel studies: Percy Jackson, The Giver, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Monster
Evidence-based Discussions

7. Reading Accountability
Biblionasium (kid friendly version of Goodreads)
Reading Logs
Reading Counts Quizzes

8. Grading Summative 60% Grading Breakdown: 90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C
Includes tests, projects, reports, essays, major assignments, etc.
Formative 40%
Includes practice, skill-building exercises, quizzes, non-skill related assignments
Grading Breakdown:
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
Below 59%=F

9. Participation Counts! Being prepared Participating in discussions
Listening attentively
Following classroom rules
Treating others respectfully

10. Staying Informed Electronic Grading System Course web site or blog
Remind
School web site

11. Getting Involved
Teacher Wish List: Amazon gift cards Barnes and Noble gift cards Sharpies Colored paper/cardstock Treats

12. QUESTIONS?

13. Contact Me!
Teacher Name: Lisa Harris
THANK YOU!!!