1. 8 th Grade OCR Reading

2. Mrs. Tara Stepanian Bachelors Degree - Muhlenberg College Masters Degree - The College of Saint Elizabeth Certificates Special Education K-12 Elementary K-8 HQT in Language Arts K-8, Math & Science Family has resided in LHT for over 30 years

3. Course Highlights Independent Novels Goal is to read 6 novels by June Presentations 5 - 10 pages a night Class Novels - more difficult Goal is to read 4 novels by June Text Selections Read Alouds

4. Homework Given 7 days a week Read at least 5 pages a night Should not take hours (20-30 min) Will periodically have skills reinforcement worksheet Checked for completion Accepted late, but with significant point reduction Posted on the website www.longhill.org

5. Expectations Of Students Prepared Assignment pad, homework, notebook, folders, pencil/pen, Independent Novel Open Mind EVERYONE can find a book that they like Respectful Of Parents Work together as a team Communicate Positive and negative Model the usefulness of Reading Magazines Newspapers Novels

6. Grading The following percentages will be used to calculate students’ marking period grades. 35% Tests 25% Projects 20% Quizzes 10% Homework 10% Classwork

7. Incentives Homework Passes Bathroom Passes Prizes We will have a weekly goal to work toward to earn incentives. The goal will vary based on the needs of the class.

8. Thank you! I am looking forward to a great year!