- Tamaqua Area Middle School
- Overview
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Reading, Thinking, and Writing
Ms. McCormick
Room 349
mmccormick@tamaquasd.org
Tamaqua Area School District
2021/2022
Open House 2021/2022 Google Classroom code:
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Join Open House class to watch a video of this year's material and expectations.
RTW Remind code:
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Text to 81010
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Google Classroom Class codes:
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Period 2: 372kt4r
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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
- Grammar, usage, parts of speech, literary terms
- IXL grammar practices
- Writing skills
- Google Classroom and Commonlit assignments
- My Access writing practice
- EdPuzzle
- Gimkit
Texts
Literature and the Language Arts
A Long Walk to Water
Fiction and nonfiction books
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. On remote days, office hours are from 1 pm to 2 pm.