We will do a variety of activities and assignments throughout the year. Reading and Writing grades will be separate and will include a mixture of daily grades and test grades. For the first six weeks, we will review basic skills in both subjects and will also introduce vocabulary and spelling lessons, which will continue throughout the year.
Students will have at least six daily grades and three major grades. A reasonable attempt at making corrections will be given to any student that does not pass an assignment. Daily grades and major grades are weighted as follows:
Daily Grades
Ø55% of students’ six weeks average
ØVocabulary lessons and quizzes, other topic quizzes, Accelerated Reader comprehension average, and other daily assignments for Reading
ØSpelling lessons, topic quizzes, and other daily assignments for Writing
Major Grades
Ø45% of students’ six weeks average
ØUnit tests, AR goal achievement percentage, and other assessments based on topics for Reading
ØSpelling tests and other assessments based on topics for Writing
ØProjects (not every six weeks, would have some class time to complete)