Class Expectations

OFollow directionsOBe kind and respectfulOEffort, effort, effortORemember that words are important and use them wisely

Before you speak, ask yourself…

O 3 prompts-Email or call homeO 4 prompts-Lunch detentionO 5 prompts-After school

detention/infraction

OIs it kind? OIs it necessary?OIs it appropriate?

What to Expect-Reading

O4 major units

OWhat will we be reading?

OIndependent reading

OLiteracy and Analysis Skills

What to Expect Writing

OWriting will be an EVERYDAY activity.

OWhat will we be writing?

OGrammar and vocabulary studies

OArticles of the Week

Just So You Know…

OEven though reading and writing are “separate” classes they are essentially connected. We will be reading in writing and writing in reading.

Grading

OHomework/Classwork-20%

OQuizzes-30%OTests/Performance Tasks-50%

Homework PolicyOGraded homework cannot be

handed in late. Graded homework is graded on a 0-5 scale.

OChecked homework can be handed in one day late for half credit.

OA missing assignment is a zero.OIf you are caught copying, you will

receive a zero and a detention.

A few notes on homework…

O I will not give homework every night, and often times you will have more than one night to complete an assignment.

O Homework is posted on the board everyday in the morning. You should write it down in class, but if you struggle with this, you can come in the morning, during SSR or during afternoon homeroom.

O If you need your assignment pad signed, it is your responsibility to get it signed.

ProceduresO Wait outside the classroom until I let

you in. Do not come in without an adult present.

O In writing, begin your journal immediately. In reading, begin reading your SSR book immediately.

O Please wait to go to the bathroom when there is no direct instruction taking place. Do not sharpen your pencils until there is a lull in instruction.

Preparation GradeO Every time a student forgets an

item, he or she will lost 5 points off of a 100 point preparation grade. The grade will go into the quarter as a quiz grade.

O There is a community pen/pencil box. First come, first served.

O No points will be deducted if you can appropriately procure an item from a peer.

Classroom Library

OYou may borrow books, but must fill out a card and give it to me.

OYou may only borrow one book at a time.

OYou will be responsible for the cost of lost or damaged books.

OPlease feel free to donate any books that you are no longer using.

Figurative Findingsand Word Wizard

Coupons

These are ongoing extra credit opportunities and will be the only

extra credit I will provide this year.

Final Thoughts

OWe will have a lot of fun this

year, but I expect effort and respect

above everything.