Reading, Thinking, and Writing

Ms. McCormick

Room 349

mmccormick@tamaquasd.org

Tamaqua Area School District

2020/2021

 

 

RTW Remind code:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13utyHinNzp5Uq87kNJcj3YCJRPkUG5o2/view?usp=sharing

 

Text to 81010

@gkh7c6

 

 

Google Classroom Class codes:

 

Period 1: qmbnlas

Period 2: 2uscdow

Period 3: yq454rg

Period 4: iieb4ok

Period 5: ogokfpo

Period 6: 6kqierj

 

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. Also, students should be reading an Accelerated Reader book at home when no other homework is assigned.

 

 

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. 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 tocome to room 349 during ninth period study hall. 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.