Welcome to Great Books

Mrs. Walters •Welcome

jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

•Main Office 422-2223

Class Expectations

Students are expected to come to class on time with materials, homework,

and current work. follow classroom routines and rules. complete classwork and homework on time. see the teacher for any work missing work

especially after an absence. respect classmates and teacher. work to the best of their abilities.

Curriculum

aligned with the Common Core Standards listening, speaking, reading & writing are incorporated throughout the program

What is Great Books? Socratic Seminar-style class; the Shared Inquiry Model focuses on critical thinking, speaking and listening while using test-based evidence to support ideas.Encourages peer collaborationExposes students to sophisticated text in fiction, nonfiction and poetry genres.

Great Books 6 Reading Short stories, poetry, non-fiction texts Independent Reading Reading Strategy workShared Inquiry Discussionallows students to achieve a deeper understanding of a text by discussing questions, responses, and insights with fellow readers.WritingText-based responses to literatureUse of appropriate grammar and conventionsVocabulary

Homework Independent Reading Book Hooks Reading Logs Vocabulary Work Shared Inquiry Logs Reading Response Work Idea-based writing

Homework/AssignmentsWritten in the planner Given on a regular basis Listed on webpageTeam calendar

Grading Policy Independent Reading (25%)

• Reading Logs• Book Hooks

Written Assessments (20%) Classwork (40%)• Tests and Quizzes• Shared inquiry discussions• Other graded classwork

Homework (15%)

Parental Involvement

Check the quality of your child’s workCheck to see they have the supplies and materials they needCheck their notebooksCheck their plannerSign graded work, quizzes, and tests.

Support at Eastview

•Homework Center –2:45pm-4:15pm (begins in October)

•Guidance Counselor Ms. Birke ( Room 106)

•jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us

•Main Office 422-2223