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College Prep Reading 0002

College Prep Reading 0002. Prof. C. Fennessy Prof. of Reading West Campus 5-150 Ext. 1645. Attendance. You must not miss more than 3 classes. After the second absence: -10 pts On 4 th absence: Withdrawal You must not have more than 3 “ lates ”. On 3 rd late: -5 pts

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College Prep Reading 0002

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  1. College Prep Reading 0002 Prof. C. Fennessy Prof. of Reading West Campus 5-150 Ext. 1645

  2. Attendance • You must not miss more than 3 classes. • After the second absence: -10 pts • On 4th absence: Withdrawal • You must not have more than 3 “lates”. • On 3rd late: -5 pts Students with excessive absence or tardiness may be withdrawn from the class.

  3. Leaving Class Early • If you need to leave class early due to an appointment or emergency, you must inform the instructor at the beginning of class. • Students who leave early without informing the instructor will be marked absent for the day and lose 10 points.

  4. Late Work You are allowed: 1 late Unit test (within 6 days.) 1 late quiz (within 6 days.) 1 late homework assignment. ALL OTHERS MISSED WILL BE 0’S! Lab assignments: -20% for each day they are late.

  5. REA 2 Requirements • Pass the class with a 70% or higher. • Pass the lab with a 70% or higher. • Pass the Florida State Reading Competency Test with a 70% or higher. .

  6. REA 2 Texts • Reading Across the Disciplines – Valencia ed. NEW text only • Thinking Through the Test (comes with new text) • 3 packages of Green Scantrons • Pencils w/ GOOD erasers • Dictionary • Notebook paper, notebook

  7. REA 2 Lab • You MUST pass lab with 70% or higher to pass the course. • Labs are collected 4 times this semester. • Missing one unit of labs will result in a D or lower- failing lab. • If you pass the class and final, but fail lab, you still fail the course and must repeat it.

  8. Purpose & Objectives • Improve literal & inferential comprehension • Increase vocabulary • Improve critical thinking • Enhance communication skills • Improve study skills

  9. Procedures • Homework is collected at the beginning of class. • If your paper is not in my hands when I collect it, it is deemed “Late”. • If you are not in class when I take attendance, you will be marked absent. • Please remind me (at end of class) if you came in late.

  10. Learning Environment • Cell phones OFF and out of sight • No calls or text messaging in class • No iPods, CD players, or other fun stuff • Remove on-ear cell phones • Electronic dictionaries and translators are welcome, but not during tests and quizzes. • “twelve inch” voices (except when addressing the class)

  11. What my students sayabout Mrs. Fennessy: • “She gets you to learn.” • “She makes the class fun.” • “She takes the time to explain things.” • “The professor is well-prepared.” • “Professor Fennessy is a fair teacher.” • “She doesn’t waste time.” • “I would recommend her.”

  12. And… • “She gives a lot of tests.” • “She kept the class on course.” • “Her shoes don’t always match her outfits.”

  13. How to Get an A (or close to it): • Do all the homework to the best of your ability. • Study for quizzes and tests. • Write down assignments & dates of tests. • Hand in Lab Assignments on time, completed 100%. • Attend all classes, on time. • Work cooperatively with your team. • Pay attention & stay focused. • Ask for help if you need it.

  14. College Prep Reading REA 001 Prof. C. Fennessy Prof of Reading West Campus 5-150 Ext. 1645

  15. REA 01 Text Requirements • Reading Text: The Skilled Reader • Lab Book (comes with text). • Green Scantrons (2 packages) • Pencils • Paper, notebook, highlighter, (& dictionary)

  16. REA 01 Requirements • Texts and Lab book. • Pass the class with a 70% or higher. • Complete lab assignments.

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