College Prep Reading College Prep Reading 00020002

Prof. C. FennessyProf. C. Fennessy

Prof. of ReadingProf. of Reading

West Campus 5-150West Campus 5-150

Ext. 1645Ext. 1645

AttendanceAttendance

• You must not miss more than 3 classes.You must not miss more than 3 classes.

• After the second absence: -10 ptsAfter the second absence: -10 pts

• On 4On 4thth absence: Withdrawal absence: Withdrawal

• You must not have more than 3 “lates”.You must not have more than 3 “lates”.

• On 3On 3rdrd late: -5 pts late: -5 pts

Students with excessive absence or Students with excessive absence or tardiness may be tardiness may be withdrawnwithdrawn from the from the class.class.

Leaving Class EarlyLeaving Class Early

• If you need to leave class early due to If you need to leave class early due to an appointment or emergency, you an appointment or emergency, you must inform the instructor at the must inform the instructor at the beginning of class.beginning of class.

• Students who leave early without Students who leave early without informing the instructor will be marked informing the instructor will be marked absent for the day and lose 10 points.absent for the day and lose 10 points.

Late WorkLate Work

You are allowed:You are allowed: 1 late Unit test 1 late Unit test (within (within 66 days.) days.)

1 late quiz 1 late quiz (within (within 66 days.) days.)

1 late homework assignment. 1 late homework assignment.

ALL OTHERS MISSED WILL BE ALL OTHERS MISSED WILL BE 00’S!’S!

Lab assignments: -20% for each day they are Lab assignments: -20% for each day they are late.late.

REA 2 RequirementsREA 2 Requirements

Pass the class with a 70% or Pass the class with a 70% or higher.higher.

Pass the lab with a 70% or Pass the lab with a 70% or higher.higher.

Pass the Florida State Pass the Florida State Reading Competency Test Reading Competency Test with a 70% or higher.with a 70% or higher.

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REA 2 TextsREA 2 Texts

Reading Across the Disciplines – Reading Across the Disciplines – Valencia ed. NEW text onlyValencia ed. NEW text only

Thinking Through the Test (comes Thinking Through the Test (comes with new text)with new text)

3 packages of Green Scantrons3 packages of Green Scantrons Pencils w/ GOOD erasersPencils w/ GOOD erasers DictionaryDictionary Notebook paper, notebookNotebook paper, notebook

REA 2 LabREA 2 Lab

You MUST pass lab with 70% or higher You MUST pass lab with 70% or higher to pass the course.to pass the course.

Labs are collected 4 times this Labs are collected 4 times this semester.semester.

Missing one unit of labs will result in a Missing one unit of labs will result in a D or lower- failing lab. D or lower- failing lab.

If you pass the class and final, but fail If you pass the class and final, but fail lab, you still fail the course and must lab, you still fail the course and must repeat it.repeat it.

Purpose & Objectives

• Improve literal & inferential comprehension

• Increase vocabulary• Improve critical thinking • Enhance communication skills• Improve study skills

ProceduresProcedures

Homework is collected at the Homework is collected at the beginning of class. beginning of class.

If your paper is not in my hands If your paper is not in my hands when I collect it, it is deemed “Late”.when I collect it, it is deemed “Late”.

If you are not in class when I take If you are not in class when I take attendance, you will be marked attendance, you will be marked absent.absent.

Please remind me (at end of class) Please remind me (at end of class) if you came in late.if you came in late.

Learning EnvironmentLearning Environment

• Cell phones OFF and out of sightCell phones OFF and out of sight

• No calls or text messaging in classNo calls or text messaging in class

• No iPods, CD players, or other fun stuffNo iPods, CD players, or other fun stuff

• Remove on-ear cell phonesRemove on-ear cell phones

• Electronic dictionaries and translators are Electronic dictionaries and translators are welcome, but not during tests and quizzes.welcome, but not during tests and quizzes.

• ““twelve inch” voices (except when twelve inch” voices (except when addressing the class)addressing the class)

What my students sayWhat my students sayabout Mrs. Fennessy:about Mrs. Fennessy:

• ““She gets you to learn.”She gets you to learn.”

• ““She makes the class fun.”She makes the class fun.”

• ““She takes the time to explain things.”She takes the time to explain things.”

• ““The professor is well-prepared.”The professor is well-prepared.”

• ““Professor Fennessy is a fair teacher.”Professor Fennessy is a fair teacher.”

• ““She doesn’t waste time.”She doesn’t waste time.”

• ““I would recommend her.”I would recommend her.”

And…And…

• ““She gives a lot of tests.”She gives a lot of tests.”

• ““She kept the class on course.”She kept the class on course.”

• ““Her shoes don’t always match her Her shoes don’t always match her outfits.”outfits.”

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.

College Prep Reading College Prep Reading REA 001REA 001

Prof. C. FennessyProf. C. FennessyProf of ReadingProf of Reading

West Campus 5-150West Campus 5-150Ext. 1645Ext. 1645

REA 01 Text RequirementsREA 01 Text Requirements

Reading Text: The Skilled ReaderReading Text: The Skilled Reader Lab Book (comes with text).Lab Book (comes with text). Green Scantrons (2 packages)Green Scantrons (2 packages) PencilsPencils Paper, notebook, highlighter, (& Paper, notebook, highlighter, (&

dictionary)dictionary)

REA 01 RequirementsREA 01 Requirements

Texts and Lab book.Texts and Lab book. Pass the class with a 70% or Pass the class with a 70% or

higher.higher. Complete lab assignments.Complete lab assignments.