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My Home Page Welcome Back! The eighth graders created a cookbook in reading class compiling their favorite recipes. The cookbooks are on sale to the students for $1.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy. Proceeds benefit the Believe program and the 8th grade field trip. The students of 8th grade Reading are currently working on Collection 6: Poetry. The students will learn new vocabulary relevant to poetry and work in cooperative groups to read, analyze and even write poetry. The terms for Collection 6 are: free verse exact rhymes alliteration onomatopoeia end rhyme couplet rhythm approximate rhymes meter rhyme assonance internal rhymes *The definitions for these terms are in the student's notebooks as well as the glossary in the textbook. *Please remember to bring a notebook and pencil to class daily! Mrs. VitaiRm. 118- South Allegheny Middle School Course Syllabus: Email: jvitai@southallegheny.org Course Description: Reading- The students will be working from the Elements of Literature textbook by Holt Publications. The outline of the class follows the elements of literature in reading: plot, setting, characterization, theme, style, and poetry. The students will also use literary criticism when analyzing and problem solving after reading each selection. The stories read in the textbook are from many different genres, allowing the students an opportunity to read and interact with a broad range of literature. Required Materials: Textbook Notebook Pencil Pen Folder or 3 ring binder Grading Scale: The grading scale for Reading follows South Allegheny’s grading policy. The policy is as follows: 90-100% = A 80-89.9% = B 70-79.9% = C 60-69.9% = D 59.9% and below = E Homework: Homework will be sent home regularly in conjunction with supplemental materials relating to the readings. Students will have a number of reading assignments at home that are expected to be completed for class. If the student has failed to read the assigned selection, he or she will not be able to participate in class discussions. Every student receives 5 points each day for participation, and if the student fails to do the homework assigned, the student will lose the points for the day. COMPLETING YOUR READING ASSIGNMENTS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! b. The policy is as follow: h Allegheny' genres giving the studentshe outline of class follows the elements of lAbsence is the only way homework will be excused. If a student is absent, they have one day to return the homework to me before it becomes a 0. Failure to complete any assignments on time is a 0. Student Library: A student library is present in the classroom and available for the students to use. If any student wishes to borrow a book, they must sign out the book with me. The students can keep the book until they have completed the reading, up to three weeks. Classroom Rules: 1. Students will arrive on time with all necessary materials for class. 2. Students will actively participate in all discussions and activities. 3. Students will present a positive attitude during class. 4. Students will respect themselves, others, and school property. 5. Students will obey South Allegheny School District rules. *I am thrilled to be teaching Reading this year and my goal as a teacher is to have each student in my class succeed and improve their reading skills and techniques. My hope is that each student will become a reading critic by the time the year is over, and be able to analyze many different styles of text. Hard work will pay off in my class and I wish you the best for a wonderful 8th grade year! Mrs. Vitai
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