The document provides information about reading strategies and expectations for a classroom. It includes 3 sections: 1. Suggests using quotes to spark discussion between partnered students about how the quotes apply to them. 2. Notes that over 8 million middle and high school students struggle with reading and many cannot read well enough to understand textbooks. 3. Outlines requirements for the class such as regular attendance, participation, use of assigned materials, and procedures for making up work for excused absences.

1. Reading S
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Mrs. Concepcion

2. Find S
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Who…

4. Tea Party
 Read through the quote y receive
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 Reflect on how the quote applies to you
 Walk around and find a partner while the music
plays
 When the music stops discuss your quote with a
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partner

5. Opportunityisnowhere
O t it i h

6. What’s the Problem
 More than 8 million students in grades
4 – 12 are struggling readers (US DOE 2008).
 40% of high school students cannot read well enough to
benefit from their textbooks (NAEP).
 In 2004 – 2005 a significant number of 8th (27%) and
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10th (36%) graders did not meet reading standards.

7. Reading Holds the KEY

8. In order to successfully complete the class…
 Att d every class ON TIME
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 Keep absences to a minimum
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Participate i and complete, i di id l and
in, d l individual d
group assignments
 Class discussion readings presentations
discussion, readings,
 Act professional
 Cell phones must be on SILENT
 No text messaging while class is in session

9. Class Materials
 One three ring binder
 Notebook paper
 Blue or black pen
 #2 pencil
 Composition Notebook

10. Make-up
Make up Procedures
If you have an excused absence, you may make up the work.
You are responsible to request the make up work as soon as
you come back to school. Please bring a note from your
parents if you are out sick. If your absence is unexcused you
sick
may not make up the work.

11. Carousel B i t
C l Brainstorming
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What do you
enjoy reading?
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12. Reading Survey

13. Read Aloud

14. AHA! WIIFM Radio Station
Ideas to Try in My Classroom… Thoughts