7th Grade Reading Be respectful. Be responsible. Be successful. - - - - Mrs. Riley’s Syllabus - - - - ………………………………………………………………………...…………….. Contact Information Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Please sign up on Parent Portal so you can be up-to- date on your grade. By Phone : (208) 587-2590 By Email: riley_bm@mtnhomesd.org In this course, you will: Read both literary and informational texts. Participate in collaborative discussions. Write objective summaries Analyze character development Focus on text analysis and critical thinking. Compare and contrast Analyze character development. Read texts closely and independently Evaluate content from diverse formats Have a wonderful time learning about literature! ……………………………………………………………………………...…………….. ………………………………………….. Assignments and Grading 60% Daily Work – I do not assign homework but any work that is not finished in class should go home. 40% Quizzes and Tests – We will have a vocab quiz every week and tests after every story. *I do not collect reading logs but it is my expectation that students are reading 20-30 minutes at home every day. ……………………………………………………………………………...…………….. Expectations What We’ll Accomplish We will have a great time learning how to access texts on a deeper level, strengthen writing skills, delve into the world of the mystery genre, use higher-level thinking skills and approaches, all the while appreciating what it means to be part of this program. I can’t WAIT to get started! Be respectful. Be responsible. Be successful. …………………………………..

- - - - Course Syllabus - - - Policies - - - - Course Syllabus - - - …………………………………………………………………………...…………….._______________ Late/Make-up Work Policy The expectation is that you submit all assignments on time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to collect and complete any work you have missed. I keep all work in the “make-up bin” by my desk. If you are out for more than two days you may request work to be sent home. Technology I understand that many of you have e-books on your devices (such as your phones or tablets). I do allow you to read your e-books on your devices however, if you are caught playing games, using social media, texting, or using your phone or device for any other purpose than reading, it will be sent to the office and you will have the privilege of reading on your device revoked. Class Materials Required for this class: Pencils and or pens Paper A binder Agenda (school supplied) A book to read Optional items (I will have a class set of the following): Colored pencils Scissors Glue Highlighters A ruler Other Policies You may have bottled water in the classroom and a snack as long as it’s not noisy or too messy. Please raise your hand to speak. Do not interrupt valuable instruction to ask to go to the bathroom. Please wait for an appropriate time. You have four bathroom passes per quarter. Come prepared to class with your materials and a positive attitude. Arrive on time. Be respectful to everyone. Clean up after yourself. ……………………………………………………………………………...…………….._________ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..