Overview: In this class, students will continue to develop their skills to read, write, and communicate effectively, in a variety of forms and purposes. This includes instruction in: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, etc.
Required Materials: Students will be issued a Holt Elements of Literature reading textbook and vocabulary workbook published by Houghton Mifflin. Students will also be asked to have pencils, notebooks/paper, and a folder to keep homework/important papers inside. Students will be given an assignment book at the start of the year and should also bring that to class with them.
Homework: Students are expected to complete homework and turn it in at the start of the next class period, unless otherwise directed.
Weekly homework includes:
• Reading Log, 30 min./wk and signed by parent
• Vocabulary worksheets/study for test (Always due at start of new rotation, usually Day 1.)
• Take-Home Journal (once a week)
• Completing unfinished grammar, reading, writing class work
• Occasional papers/projects
Late work/Absences: If students are absent, they are responsible for checking with me and collecting any assignments/information missed. Late work will be penalized as shown:
1st day = 20% grade reduction 2nd day = 50% grade reduction After 2 weeks= no longer accepted
Since life can be unpredictable at times, students will be given two “Oops” passes a quarter to excuse late work.
Grading/Assessment: Grades will be posted every four weeks on Edline. You will be given login information in the coming days. I will grade the following areas:
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening/Speaking
• Teamwork/Participation
