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Reading class 7. Mrs. Gardullo katharinegardullo@newportrischools.org Room 302. What should you know about me?. I was born and raised in Newport. (I still live here.) I was a TMS and RHS student. I have been teaching for 13 years and am certified to teach Reading and English.
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Reading class 7 Mrs. Gardullo katharinegardullo@newportrischools.org Room 302
What should you know about me? • I was born and raised in Newport. (I still live here.) • I was a TMS and RHS student. • I have been teaching for 13 years and am certified to teach Reading and English. • I have a husband and two daughters: Nora (3) and Emma (1).
What Are Our Goals? • To learn and practice good reading habits • To learn and practice reading strategies to be used in a variety of texts • To practice working in groups as well as individually to complete assignments • Develop an APPRECIATION for reading
What Materials Will We Use? We will use non-fiction and fiction articles from the Scholastic Read 180 Program. We will focus on a wide range of reading comprehension strategies that can be used in all classes.
What Do I Need? • Pencil / Pen • Independent Reading book • Classroom folder (stays here) • Agenda (no agenda no bathroom) YOU NEED THESE EVERY DAY!!
What Is Expected of YOU and ME? • BE RESPECTFUL. . . to yourself, to others, and to the school environment. • BE RELIABLE. . . Be prepared and on time for class. Be ready to learn. • BE RESPONSIBLE . . . for your actions, your possessions, and your education.
How Do I Get Graded? • There are 10 weeks in a term and you have reading twice a week (twenty times). • Each class you will have an assignment worth 5 points (total of 10 points each week). • Add up all of your scores to get your grade! Example: Week 1: 10/10 Week 6: 9/10 Week 2: 8/10 Week 7: 10/10 Week 3: 9/10 Week 8: 10/10 Week 4: 6/10 Week 9: 8/10 Week 5: 10/10 Week 10: 10/10 Grade: ________
Bathroom Policy? • first 5 - last 5 • This means that you are able to use the restroom during the first five minutes you enter class or during the last five minutes of class. • You may NOT leave during instruction or group work time. • You need your agenda to sign out. • I do NOT allow students to go get drinks but you may bring a water bottle.