Mrs. Dunse’s Class Information
Mrs. Dunse’s Reading Expectations 7/8
Reading 7/8 will build reading comprehension by focusing on increasing vocabulary comprehension, decoding strategies and critical reading skills. Students will practice distinguishing fact from opinion, drawing inferences, sequencing details and predicting events. Students will engage in oral reading activities to improve reading fluency.
Classroom Expectations
STUDENTS WILL
1. Participate in classroom discussions and activities.
2. Demonstrate positive attitudes towards self and others.
3. Be supportive and encouraging as we improve reading skills.
AND
4. The “USUAL” class expectations: Come to class prepared and with all needed items. This includes completed homework assignments turned in on time.
Things Parents Can Look For:
1. Homework on Monday-Wednesday, Thursday study for spelling or vocabulary tests given on Friday.
2. Students will complete one teacher approved book independently each quarter. Each student will complete book project for each book. Students may not repeat the type of book project used during the semester.
3. Biweekly reading chart with record of independent reading for at least one hour each week, over a four or five day period.
4. Look for graded vocabulary/spelling tests on Friday. Often your student’s current semester grade will be written on the tests.
Your student’s oral reading rate and fluency will be charted quarterly and sent home to you in graph form with your student’s mid quarter grades.
(IF POSSIBLE)
Much of reading class will consist of reading aloud in groups. Students need to understand that we all read differently and that NO DISRESPECT will be tolerated. In order to improve reading abilities, the classroom must be a safe and trusting environment in which to practice.
If you have any questions please feel free to call and ask. I look forward to a great year!
Lynette Dunse