1. College Prep Reading 0002 Prof. C. Fennessy Prof. of Reading West Campus 5-150 Ext. 1645

2. Attendance You must not miss more than 3 classes. You must not miss more than 3 classes. After the second absence: -10 pts After the second absence: -10 pts On 4 th absence: Withdrawal On 4 th absence: Withdrawal You must not have more than 3 “lates”. You must not have more than 3 “lates”. On 3 rd late: -5 pts On 3 rd late: -5 pts Students with excessive absence or tardiness may be withdrawn from the class.

3. Leaving Class Early If you need to leave class early due to an appointment or emergency, you must inform the instructor at the beginning of class. If you need to leave class early due to an appointment or emergency, you must inform the instructor at the beginning of class. Students who leave early without informing the instructor will be marked absent for the day and lose 10 points. Students who leave early without informing the instructor will be marked absent for the day and lose 10 points.

4. Late Work You are allowed: 1 late Unit test (within 6 days.) 1 late Unit test (within 6 days.) 1 late quiz (within 6 days.) 1 late quiz (within 6 days.) 1 late homework assignment. ALL OTHERS MISSED WILL BE 0’S! Lab assignments: -20% for each day they are late.

5. REA 2 Requirements Pass the class with a 70% or higher. Pass the class with a 70% or higher. Pass the lab with a 70% or higher. Pass the lab with a 70% or higher. Pass the Florida State Reading Competency Test with a 70% or higher. Pass the Florida State Reading Competency Test with a 70% or higher..

6. REA 2 Texts Reading Across the Disciplines – Valencia ed. NEW text only Reading Across the Disciplines – Valencia ed. NEW text only Thinking Through the Test (comes with new text) Thinking Through the Test (comes with new text) 3 packages of Green Scantrons 3 packages of Green Scantrons Pencils w/ GOOD erasers Pencils w/ GOOD erasers Dictionary Dictionary Notebook paper, notebook Notebook paper, notebook

7. REA 2 Lab You MUST pass lab with 70% or higher to pass the course. You MUST pass lab with 70% or higher to pass the course. Labs are collected 4 times this semester. Labs are collected 4 times this semester. Missing one unit of labs will result in a D or lower- failing lab. Missing one unit of labs will result in a D or lower- failing lab. If you pass the class and final, but fail lab, you still fail the course and must repeat it. If you pass the class and final, but fail lab, you still fail the course and must repeat it.

8. Purpose & Objectives Improve literal & inferential comprehension Increase vocabulary Improve critical thinking Enhance communication skills Improve study skills

9. Procedures Homework is collected at the beginning of class. Homework is collected at the beginning of class. If your paper is not in my hands when I collect it, it is deemed “Late”. If your paper is not in my hands when I collect it, it is deemed “Late”. If you are not in class when I take attendance, you will be marked absent. If you are not in class when I take attendance, you will be marked absent. Please remind me (at end of class) if you came in late. Please remind me (at end of class) if you came in late.

10. Learning Environment Cell phones OFF and out of sight Cell phones OFF and out of sight No calls or text messaging in class No calls or text messaging in class No iPods, CD players, or other fun stuff No iPods, CD players, or other fun stuff Remove on-ear cell phones Remove on-ear cell phones Electronic dictionaries and translators are welcome, but not during tests and quizzes. Electronic dictionaries and translators are welcome, but not during tests and quizzes. “twelve inch” voices (except when addressing the class) “twelve inch” voices (except when addressing the class)

11. What my students say 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.”

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

13. 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.

14. College Prep Reading REA 001 Prof. C. Fennessy Prof of Reading West Campus 5-150 Ext. 1645

15. REA 01 Text Requirements Reading Text: The Skilled Reader Reading Text: The Skilled Reader Lab Book (comes with text). Lab Book (comes with text). Green Scantrons (2 packages) Green Scantrons (2 packages) Pencils Pencils Paper, notebook, highlighter, (& dictionary) Paper, notebook, highlighter, (& dictionary)

16. REA 01 Requirements REA 01 Requirements Texts and Lab book. Texts and Lab book. Pass the class with a 70% or higher. Pass the class with a 70% or higher. Complete lab assignments. Complete lab assignments.