6th Grade Reading
Mrs. Williams
Fall Semester-2015
“The more you read, the more things you
will know. The more that you learn, the
more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss
My
expectations for you:
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I
expect you to come to class on time and prepared to begin.
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I
expect you to be a willing participant in the class.
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I
expect you to do the work that has been assigned to you.
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I
expect you to be respectful and courteous.
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I
expect you to communicate with me. I
can’t help you if I don’t know.
●
I
expect you to do your very best! You never know what you can accomplish until
you try!
What
you can expect from me:
·
I
will be prepared for class so that we can get more done.
·
I
will maintain a safe classroom where we respect one another.
·
I
will listen to you, and expect the same from you when I speak.
·
I
will have high expectations for you and encourage you to live up to them.
·
I
will find ways to keep learning fun.
Classroom
Behavior: I don’t anticipate having
any problems in class, but in the event that your behavior is less than your
best you will be held responsible for your decisions. There will be a conduct book to keep track of
all infractions in class. For more
information about possible consequences of bad choices see the school handbook.
I will not have hall passes in my classroom. There is plenty of time to do what
you need to do between classes. I will
keep a record of anytime you need to leave the class due to unpreparedness or a
non class-related task.
To
be successful in this classroom remember these things…
·
You
can’t learn if you aren’t here.
ATENDANCE IS IMPORTANT!
·
You
can’t learn if you are distracted. Cell
phones should be OFF, and backpacks are not allowed in class.
·
You
can’t learn if you aren’t prepared.
Please have your supplies with you and your homework completed. BRING A
PENCIL AND A LIBRARY BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY.
Homework:
Homework in reading will
primarily be reading your library book assignments and studying spelling and
vocabulary words. Any work not finished
in class should be completed as homework and is due the following class
period. Occasionally homework
assignments will be made in class for extra practice. When homework is assigned in class… be
responsible, do your own work, and pay attention to the due dates.
Grades:
Your grade will consist
of the following: AR Book Tests, Book Reports, Reading Tests, Spelling Tests,
Vocabulary Quizzes, Notebook Grades, and Daily Work. Tests will generally be every 2 weeks. Grades
will not be weighted; everything is important. 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, <60=F
Absences
and Late Work: If you are absent from class it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out
about missed work. I will not find
you. You will have one class day for
every missed day to make up your work, after that deductions will be taken from
your grade or credit will not be given depending on the situation and
assignment. NO LATE LIBRARY BOOK TESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. You know when they are due and have 3 to 4
weeks to complete them. Do not wait until the last minute. When your absence
means you’ve missed a test or quiz that must be done in class, you will need to
come in before school or during lunch to make it up. You are allowed one “forget to come in at
lunch,” on the second no-show the grade will be recorded as a zero.
First Semester Curriculum:
Reading Passports: You will be required to complete one
reading assignment each month and will be selecting books based on the genre
outlined in your passport. It is a good
idea to have your library book approved by me before starting to read. I will be looking at the genre, number of
pages, and book level to determine whether the book meets our goals. I have explained in detail the required
reading on the Passport page you will receive later. READING ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE
THOSE DATES. NO EXCUSES. NO LATE WORK. Here are the due dates for the first semester:
1.
September
18
2.
October
9
3.
November
13
4.
December
11
**Reading
and testing on extra books and “tweeting” about books you read will earn you
bonus points. I will not be giving paper
work for extra credit. Extra Reading = Extra Credit.
Spelling:
You will have a 20 word
spelling list every 2 weeks. At the end
of the first week we will take a first-chance test. If you score an 85 or
above, you will not have to take the final test at the end of the second
week. I have attached the lists for the
year to the syllabus. Keep the lists
somewhere at home so you have them to study in the event that you forget your
list at school. The words can also be
found on our class blog at williams.6th.blogspot.com.
Vocabulary:
Every two weeks you will
have a vocabulary list as well. We will
work with the words in class on daily work.
It will be your responsibility to understand the meaning of the words
before the quiz. We will have a quiz
every other week.
Reading
Skills: We will read stories and
texts aloud together as a class to practice reading skills. The following stories
will be used this semester to cover the skills listed along with others:
1.
Maxx Comedy: Realistic Fiction, Elements of Plot,
Characterization
2.
Wilma Unlimited: Biography, Sequencing, Generalizations
3.
The Great Serum Race: Narrative Non-Fiction, Visualization,
Cause/Effect
4.
Smoke Jumpers: Informative Non-Fiction, Main
Idea/Details, Fact/Opinion
5.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Classic Literature, Plot Structure, Character Analysis
6.
Sons of the Dragon King: Traditional Literature, Generalizations,
Point of View
7.
On Turtle Backs: A Native American Legend: Traditional Literature, Elements of
Folktales
8.
“Gift
of the Magi”: Classic Fiction, Figurative Language, Compare/Contrast
Test
Skills: We will be using the
CARS, STARS, and Extensions in Reading programs to benchmark test periodically
on reading test skills through the first semester. We will also continue with
pretest and post test on the Star Reading program you have used in previous
grades.
To
Parents:
Many of the lessons presented in class
will contain web-based videos covering the content we are learning. Videos used are short in length and support
instruction in an informative and enjoyable manner. The only full-length video
we will use this semester will be the Hallmark presentation of The Gift of the Magi in December. We will be
using the video to compare and contrast the setting, characters, and plot
elements of the movie versus the text.
Signing and returning the syllabus will act as parent permission to view
this video. If you would like to deny
permission for the video, please write a note below the signature line and I
will provide an alternate compare/contrast assignment for your child.
I
am really excited about this year! I am here to help your child be successful and
that works better if we work together. If
you have concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me. I can be reached by email at mwilliams@p-t.k12.ok.us or by phone at 405-547-5715,
if you have to leave a message, I will return your call as soon as possible. If you would like to visit, my planning
period is from 9:13-10.02. You may also get
information about what’s happening on our class blog, http://williams6th.blogspot.com. Please
sign below and return after reviewing the information in this syllabus. Thank You!
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Hour: ________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:
________________________
detach
and keep if needed
Required
Supplies:
·
Pencils
(2 boxes)
·
Composition
Notebook
·
½”
Clear view Binder
·
Loose
leaf Paper (2 packages)
·
Folder
with brads
Optional
Supplies:
·
Boxes
of Tissue
·
Large
Glue Stick
·
Colored
Copy Paper
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