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Reading class 8. 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 8 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? • Read 180 computer program • Scholastic R book workbooks • a variety of other materials (short stories, newspaper articles, magazines, etc.)
What Do I Need EVERYDAY? • 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? • Class work - 50% • All assignments (Warm up, R books, independent work) • Read 180 Computer Work - 30% • Everyday your progress is tracked on Read 180. You will earn credit for time on task and on assessments (spelling, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension) • Effort & Participation - 20% • Be prepared for class, participate, be on-task in guided groups, during Read 180 computer time, and independent practice. Have a positive attitude!!
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.
End of the Day - 2:27 • Please return all work to your folder • Return folder to back counter • If you borrowed a pencil return it • Put chairs up • **We will not stop working until 2:27**