We are currently working on our first persuasive essay. This is a writing "test" designed to help prepare your child for the 8th Grade Writing Test. When we finish the essay, we will begin reading "Amigo Brothers" in the Holt Reader Workbook. This will carry us through to the Holiday Break.
MAP TESTING - DECEMBER 8-12
Students will take the Language Arts MAP December 9 and Reading MAP December 10 during language arts.
***PARENTS PLEASE NOTE***
Students must bring BOTH library books to class daily. Students will be allowed to go to the library only after they have completed a book AND have written an appropriate book summary. Guidelines for the written summary were provided and are posted within the classroom.
Students are expected to participate in and complete all class assignments and activities. Each nine weeks period, students will be graded according to the following:
35% Class Work/Homework
25% Tests/Quizzes
20% Project
10% Participation
10% Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader Guidelines and Expectations
Students are expected to:
*bring at least one accelerated reader book to class every day
*achieve 100% of their point goal each nine weeks with at least a 70 average on AR tests
*read their accelerated reader book at least 2 ½ hours per week during the school day and 2 ½ hours per week at home
*keep a log of all reading in their class folders, including reading done at home
*follow all class and school rules
Media Center
Students will be allowed to go to the media center only if they:
*have completed a book and taken an AR Test on it
*have their ID card
*have no overdue books
*have the money to pay for a lost book or new ID card
*have not lost media center privileges due to behavior
Media Center hall passes are valid for 10 minutes. This includes travel time. Students should be able to get to the Media Center, locate a book, check it out and get back to the classroom within ten minutes, provided the student has not wasted time socializing and horse playing. Students may not use the Media Center pass for any other purpose than to go to the Media Center. Misuse of the Media Center pass will result in suspension of Media Center privileges.
AR Testing
Students may take an AR test upon completion of an AR book if:
*the book is in the student’s reading range
*the book has a point value of 2.0 or higher
*the student has properly logged his/her reading daily
*the student has properly completed the required book summary
Students must score a 70% or higher for the AR test to be counted toward the grade.
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