Syllabus for Recreational Reading

Class Syllabus

Recreational Reading

Mr. Wylie

wyliec@pcps.us

East Middle School

Ponca City Public Schools

Course Description:

This class is intended to promote an enjoyment of reading. We will be reading a variety of literature, including novels, short stories, comics book/graphic novels, newspapers, and magazines. As this is recreational reading, the students will be able to choose much of what they read.

Course Objectives: (from the OK State Dept of Education 8^th grade Curriculum Documents)

Standard 1

Students will develop and apply effective communication skills through speaking and active listening to create individual and group projects and presentations.

Students will engage in inquiry to acquire, refine, and share knowledge.

Standard 4

Students will expand their working vocabularies to effectively communicate and understand texts.

Standard 5

Students will apply knowledge of grammar and rhetorical style to analyze and evaluate a variety of texts

Standard 6

Students will comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize resources to acquire and refine knowledge

Standard 8

Students will select appropriate texts for specific purposes and read independently for extended periods of time.

Instructional Methods:

Students will be taught through discussions, lectures, technology in whole group, small group, and individual work. Students will be expected to actively participate during class and turn in assignments on time. Students will also read independently in class.

Grades will be based on

Participation

Independent and group work done within the class.

Assessments

I generally do not assign homework. I plan for all assignments to be able to be done in class. If a student misses class, however, they do have to make up the work on their own time. I will take late work no more than one week after the return of the student.

Students should bring their Chrome Book, a sharpened pencil, and a library book to class every day.

Grading Scale:

Grades will be determined based on a percentage of total points earned.

A = 90 – 100 D = 60 - 69

B = 80 – 89 F = 59 - below

C = 70 – 79

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

1. Respect is the most important rule. Students are to show respect for the teacher, other students, themselves, and the classroom environment.

2. Students will bring all materials needed for class with them every day. This includes library books and chrome books.

3. Students will participate and pay attention during class.

4. Students will come to class on time.

5. No cell phone use during class.

6. Students should remain in their seats until the bell rings.

Other rules may be implemented as the year progresses.

Discipline:

First Offense: The student will receive a warning and the incident will be documented.

Second Offense: The student's parent/guardian will be contacted and the student will receive another warning. The incident will be documented.

Third Offense: The student will receive detention, either during lunch or after school. The incident will be documented and parents will be contacted.

Fourth Offense: The student will be referred to administration, the incident will be documented and parents will be contacted.

If the offense is serious enough, the student will be immediately referred to administration.