class description & goals elective for 7 th & 8 th graders gt, pre-ap, regulars, and reading...
DESCRIPTION
Class Schedule 1.At the sound of the bell, begin reading with binder open and on desk minute Mini-Lesson (2-3 times per week) 3.Individual reading assessments or conferences (as needed) 4.When the dismissal bell rings, pack up. “ Read from bell to bell”TRANSCRIPT
Class Description & GoalsClass Description & Goals• Elective for 7th & 8th graders• GT, Pre-AP, Regulars, and Reading Improvement
students• Students read at their own level, interest, and
speed
Goals:1. To develop self-directed, independent, lifetime readers &
learners.
2. To develop an appreciation for a wide range of literature & genres.
3. To promote higher level thinking skills.
Upward Bound StudentUpward Bound Student1.1. Self DisciplineSelf Discipline2.2. Study SkillsStudy Skills3.3. Teamwork/CooperationTeamwork/Cooperation4.4. ResponsibilityResponsibility5.5. TrustTrust6.6. Self-ConfidenceSelf-Confidence
Class ScheduleClass Schedule1. At the sound of the bell, begin reading with binder
open and on desk.2. 5-10 minute Mini-Lesson (2-3 times per week)3. Individual reading assessments or conferences (as
needed)4. When the dismissal bell rings, pack up.
“Read from bell to bell”
Grading PolicyGrading Policy
Class Average:Class Average:50% Class Binder Grade 50% Class Binder Grade
(reading log, works cited, etc.)(reading log, works cited, etc.)
50% Class Participation Grade 50% Class Participation Grade (ready at the bell, prepared for class, on task, etc.)(ready at the bell, prepared for class, on task, etc.)
No Homework, Tests, or Quizzes…Ever…No Homework, Tests, or Quizzes…Ever…Honestly!!Honestly!!
The Adolescent Literature LibraryThe Adolescent Literature Library
•Started in 1989 with no books•Now includes over 3400 books•For use by Ad. Lit students only•PTO graciously donates money each year for the purchase of additional books.
Lonestar 2011-2012Lonestar 2011-2012
2006/2007 2006/2007 Lonestar BooksLonestar Books
About Mrs. AnnisAbout Mrs. Annis
This is my first year at Kleb!This is my first year at Kleb! First year teaching Adolescent Literature!!!!First year teaching Adolescent Literature!!!!
Teaching Experience: Teaching Experience: 66thth, 7, 7thth & 8 & 8thth grade Language Arts grade Language Arts 88thth Reading Improvement Reading Improvement 66thth Dyslexic Program Dyslexic Program
Mother of two wonderful little girls, Kayla Mother of two wonderful little girls, Kayla (6) & Shae (4). (6) & Shae (4).