ReadingEXPECTATIONS

Ms. Tricia Kemp

it’s All on you!• It is you, the student’s responsibility to come to class prepared, with both supplies and assignments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Reading! This Reading elective is an intensive reading

course designed to meet the needs of students who are reading below grade level.  This class directly addresses individual needs through adaptive instruction software, and constant reading of fiction and nonfiction text.

What we do will improve reading comprehension, reading speed, and reading endurance. We also place a huge emphasis on word parts to build vocabulary, grammar as well as figurative language and literary elements. We will also write expository and persuasive essays; reading and writing go hand in hand.     

 

Student will acquire strategies (SKILLS) to analyze what they have read, such as…

note taking by summarizing, listing, and/or marking and highlightingpredicting/clarifyingvisualizingquestioningreacting/connectingusing graphic organizers

 Students will learn vocabulary through…           

Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes study context clues

 Students will write…

complete sentences with complete thoughts short answer responses using textual evidenceessays

Reading Comprehension and SkillsWe will...

*Read fiction novels: independent reading, close reading, literature circles, and whole class reading*Read nonfiction: articles to mimic STAAR at or above reading level*Follow directions

*Ask/answer questions about the text*Identify and understand main idea, author’s purpose, theme, fact and opinion, genre and subgenre, as well as figurative language identification and usage *Identify and understand non-fiction text structure: chronological order, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and spatial *Identify and understand fiction text structure: plot pyramid *Be able to drawing conclusions, use inference, analyze argument, and understand reasoning*Identify characters and understand characterization

REQUIRED MATERIALSPens and/or pencils! I am not the provider of these; have an ample supply in your bag and at home.

Paper: college ruled! not wide-ruled! I’m serious 

1 – one subject spiral: I provide and you will YOU WILL NUMBER PAGES AND STAPLE ALL SAVED WORK ON DESIGNATED PAGES!

Index cards- I am not the provider of these … big, small, lined or not lined, it’s your choice.YOU SHOULD HAVE THESE WITH YOU FOR EVERY CLASS PERIOD.

1 box of tissue OR 1 hand sanitizer OR 1 Clorox sanitizing wipes

Sticky notes- little sticky notes, both types!!! NOT BIG ONES.

Daily Planner: To be used for all 8 classes (a notebook or composition can serve this purpose as well- will need to learn to get organized! )

SUGGESTED

YOU HAVE A WEEK/WEEKEND!ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE

BROUGHT TO CLASS FOR A GRADE BY MONDAY!

pens/pencil’s you should always have

paper- college ruled! get someindex cards- keep them in your bag

we will use them Monday!Spiral - IT STAYS HERE

GRADING POLICY

100% - 90%       A89% - 80%        B79% - 70%         C 69% - 60%        D 59% - Below     F

Each of the nine weeks (there are four (4) per year) will be based on the following percentage system:

Nine weeks test 10 %Classwork and Bookwork (CW/BW) 40 %Projects 20%Participation 10%Quizzes/Tests 20%

 

2 Semesters = 1 credit• 1st 9 weeks grade x 45% • 2nd 9 weeks grade x 45%• Semester final x 10%• Total equals 1st semester grade

– must be 70 % or greater for ½ credit

• 3rd 9 weeks grade x 45% • 4th 9 weeks grade x 45%• Semester final x 10%• Total equals 2nd semester grade

– must be 70 % or greater for ½ credit

CHEATINGThis has passed through the CIT."At Coronado High School we take academic integrity seriously.  Therefore, any student caught cheating will receive a zero."Teachers, if you find any student cheating, please use the "CH" code in your grade book.  The "CH" must be equal to a zero.

Locate Grade In-Class

Students will be given an official progress report to take home every three (3) weeks from Coronado High School. I will give a progress report every three weeks as well on Monday.  Locate Grade Outside of Class- Parent Portal

The parent portal provides parents with on-line access to information on their student’s academic progress. In an effort to keep teacher-parent-student relationships active, the parent portal informs viewers about the academic activities of their child/children, and thus enables all to be more involved as a result. The portal facilitates better communication between parent and teachers, and could well change the frequency and dynamics of a student’s overall academic experience. Parents are able to view their child's attendance, classroom assignments, and grades. It is highly recommended that parents and students view this information on a regular basis.  

BACKPACKS, PURSES, CELL PHONES, IPODS, IPADS, and DISTRACTING OBJECTS IN GENERAL… All personal items will be stored in the students’ bag, backpack, or purse AT THE FRONT OF THE CLASSROOM- NO EXCEPTIONS.  District and school policy states: NO CELL PHONES. If a cell phone is confiscated it may be picked up after 4:00 p.m., BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN, in the business office. A $15.00 charge is required for all returned electronic devices.  Dress Code The district dress code will be strictly enforced, and there is to be no inappropriate language or gestures within the classroom at anytime.  Tardy PolicyBE ON TIME, PERIOD! I will lock you out.Being tardy is defined as entering the classroom after the bell rings.I will shut and lock the door when the bell rings. You can wait until I am ready to let you in and it is then your responsibility to figure out what we are doing. Again, BE ON TIME, it is that simple!

Daily Procedures

Entering the room?1. Come prepared for class and ready to work.  2. Enter the classroom before the bell, sit in the assigned seat, then READ THE PROJECTED ASSIGNMENT AND GET TO WORK!!!! Leaving class at the end of the period?1. If EVERYONE is not seated in his or her assigned seat, no one leaves. The bell does NOT dismiss you, the teacher does!DO NOT THINK THAT THIS POLICY IS A JOKE.    

Eating and drinking in class?1. Food is not allowed in the classroom, unless it is lunch time.2. Because there are computers in this classroom, all drinks must have a lid and are to be kept on your desk and AWAY from the computers.

This is a privilege!  If the privilege is abused, it will be taken away.

 Using the restroom? 1. Do not ask to use the restroom. If the pass is there you may go, if it is not then you will wait. If you ask, you do not go, period. If you take forever… you will never go!

Throwing “things” away?1. We do not throw anything across the classroom. There will be consequences if this happens!!!2. Please wait until the class period is over to throw away paper, tissue, etc. Asking questions? 1. Students are encouraged to ask for help AT ANY TIME!2. Please raise your hand and WAIT to be called on.3. Please use the appropriate voice level, inside voices.4. IF you are working in groups or pairs, please ask each other before asking me, the teacher; try to help one another. SUPPLIES for class and turning-in work?1. Sharpen all pencils before the bell rings… 2. Students do not have to ask to get up to sharpen a pencil; HOWEVER, if the teacher or other students are speaking to the class, please wait until they have finished.3. Get paper before the bell rings.4. Turn-in work to the appropriate class folder.  

Guests in the classroom?1. Please respect all guests in the classroom.2. Treat all guests as you would want to be treated.3. If someone walks in the room, just smile and keep working. Unfinished Class Work (Tests)?1. Students need to make time at lunch or after school to complete work. I will be in my room until 4:30 almost every day. 

Consequences for classroom violations or misbehavior1st Verbal warning 2nd Change in seating assignment

The student will sit in the corner facing the wall or the student will be sat outside to work without disrupting and distracting other

students.

And then… I’m done, and we will have a talk!

(Teacher Web site)- it’s on the wall!

(Parent Portal)http://www.episd.org/_parents/

 (Office365)https://portal.office.com/

www.schoology.com

MAKE UP POLICY: it’s on you…It is the responsibility of the student to

approach the teacher after a class has been missed to see what work may be made-up and/or the student needs to visit the teacher’s web site for copies of notes, PowerPoints, and or assignments.

“I FORGOT” OR “JUST DID NOT WANT TO DO WORK”

• All grades will be based off of a maximum grade of a 100. If the assignment is not turned-in on time it is -3tps everyday it is late!

• The longer you wait, the worse your grade will be.

I grade with highlighters…Blue= on time Pink= -3 Green= -6 Orange= -9 Bright Yellow= -12 Yellow= all others

• Tutoring Hours, Conference Hours, & Contact Information • • Tutoring: 4:00-4:30 • • Contact email: pmkemp@episd.org• Website:

http://coronado.episd.org/directory/english__language_arts/kemp__patricia

• Sincerely,• Ms. Tricia Kemp