• Reading 7

    Ms. McCormick

    Room 349

    mmccormick@tamaquasd.org

    Tamaqua Area School District

    2022/2023

     

     

     

    Reading 7 Remind code:

     

    @hd97h3

     

     

    Google Classroom Class codes:

     

    Period 1: i2c24dr

    Period 2: qtbur2b

    Period 3: rob3ndq

    Period 5: pri7rtc

    Period 8: opwlz3i

     

    To log in to Google Classroom, use: usernametams@tamaquasd.org and passwordtasd

     

     

     In this class, students will continue developing their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through analysis of literature, class discussion and projects, and expansion of writing skills specific to the enhancement of each unit. Class work includes but is not limited to:

    • Literature (including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction)
    • Documentary Spellbound
    • Poetry and literary terms
    • Vocabulary
    • IXL practices
    • Writing skills
    • Google Classroom and Commonlit assignments
    • My Access writing practice
    • Readers Theater selected scripts
    • EdPuzzle
    • Gimkit

     

     

    Text

    Literature and the Language Arts

     

     

    Grading

    Each assignment will have a predetermined point value. Rubrics will be distributed to students in advance for major essays and assignments. Only students with a grade lower than 75% will receive a progress report at home mid-quarter. Grades are updated several times a week, so parents and students should check the FOCUS system regularly to watch for changes.

     

    Assessment

    Each unit of study will be assessed through comprehension questions, tests, writing assignments, or projects. Students may also be assessed through quizzes and practice assignments, and My Access evaluations will be taken into consideration as part of the student's writing assessment.

     

     

    Homework

    Students will sometimes be given work to do outside of class. This may be reading or written work. Students are responsible for completing this work in a timely manner. Failure to do so will affect student’s grade.

     

     

    Plagiarism

    Plagiarism is the intentional theft of written material disguised as one’s original work. Any copying of three or more consecutive words from another source constitutes plagiarism. This includes copying from another student, copying from a website, copying from a research source, or having another person do your work. Students who plagiarize will be assigned a grade of zero and will be punished to the full extent accorded by school policy.

     

    Absentee Policy

    Students who have unforeseen absences will have time upon return to make up work. Students who have extended absences should meet with me to work out a plan to make up work. Those who are aware of absences (for example: field trips or approved vacations) must see me to get assignments two days prior to absence. It is the student’s responsibility to see me.

     

    Academic Support

    Students who are having difficulty with any aspect of this course are encouraged to meet with me for additional assistance. Students may ask at the end of their class period for a pass to come to room 349 during ninth period flex time. Do not wait until the beginning of ninth period to ask for a pass. I will also be available most days from 2:00-3:00, and by appointment during the school day. 

     
Last Modified on August 22, 2022