7th and 8th Grade Reading Information
Binder:
We will keeping a binder for Reading.
The binder will be arranged as follows:
Daily Vocabulary
Work, Tests & Quizzes
Information and notes
How you will be graded:
Vocabulary = 20% of your grade
Tests & Quizzes = 35% of your grade
Reading logs/projects= 20% of your grade
Daily Work = 25% of your grade
Classroom Rules
Raise hand for permission to speak in class.
Be respectful to students & staff at all times.
Give your best effort at all times.
Be prepared for class / bring items needed.
Follow all other classroom guidelines.
Raise hand for permission to speak in class.
Be respectful to students & staff at all times.
Give your best effort at all times.
Be prepared for class / bring items needed.
Follow all other classroom guidelines.
Substantive Conversation Rules
1. Be prepared to participate (Come to class ready to learn, having materials with you, and participating in classroom discussion.)
2. Be respectful
(Be respectful in the way you treat others, how to talk to adults and peers, and how you take care of your things and others.
3. Take turns speaking
(Not necessary to raise hand. Do not interrupt.)
4. Listen with an open mind
(Respect other opinions even if you do not disagree. Disagree politely.)
5. Stay on topic
6. Support your statements
(What is your evidence or reason?)
1. Be prepared to participate (Come to class ready to learn, having materials with you, and participating in classroom discussion.)
2. Be respectful
(Be respectful in the way you treat others, how to talk to adults and peers, and how you take care of your things and others.
3. Take turns speaking
(Not necessary to raise hand. Do not interrupt.)
4. Listen with an open mind
(Respect other opinions even if you do not disagree. Disagree politely.)
5. Stay on topic
6. Support your statements
(What is your evidence or reason?)