Reading class 7

Mrs. Gardullokatharinegardullo@newportrischools.org

Room 302

What should you know about me?• I was born and raised in Newport. (I still live here.)• I was a TMS and RHS student.• I have been teaching for 13 years and am certified

to teach Reading and English.• I have a husband and two daughters: Nora (3) and

Emma (1).

What Are Our Goals?• To learn and practice good reading habits • To learn and practice reading strategies to

be used in a variety of texts• To practice working in groups as well as

individually to complete assignments• Develop an APPRECIATION for reading

What Materials Will We Use?

We will use non-fiction and fiction articles from the Scholastic Read 180 Program.

We will focus on a wide range of reading comprehension strategies that can be used in all classes.

What Do I Need?• Pencil / Pen• Independent Reading book• Classroom folder (stays here)• Agenda (no agenda no bathroom)

YOU NEED THESE EVERY DAY!!

What Is Expected of YOU and ME?• BE RESPECTFUL . . . to yourself, to

others, and to the school environment.• BE RELIABLE . . . Be prepared and on

time for class. Be ready to learn.• BE RESPONSIBLE . . . for your actions,

your possessions, and your education.

How Do I Get Graded?• There are 10 weeks in a term and you have

reading twice a week (twenty times).• Each class you will have an assignment worth 5

points (total of 10 points each week).• Add up all of your scores to get your grade!Example:Week 1: 10/10 Week 6: 9/10Week 2: 8/10 Week 7: 10/10Week 3: 9/10 Week 8: 10/10Week 4: 6/10 Week 9: 8/10Week 5: 10/10 Week 10: 10/10 Grade: ________

Bathroom Policy?• first 5 - last 5• This means that you are able to use the

restroom during the first five minutes you enter class or during the last five minutes of class.

• You may NOT leave during instruction or group work time.

• You need your agenda to sign out.• I do NOT allow students to go get drinks but

you may bring a water bottle.