6th Grade Reading

Instructor: Kathleen Whittaker

Course Description

This is a literature-based course focusing on the novel, short story, poetry, biography, mythology, non-fiction, and drama. Students will be exposed to Greek and Latin roots and to words which use these roots. Literary elements which pertain to each story will be taught in relation to the stories that are read. The Accelerated Reader Program will continue.

Contact Information                                                                              Classroom Expectations

Room 306                                                                                                Be on time

Phone # 229-924-4406, leave a message                                             Be prepared

E-mail: kwhittaker@southlandacademy.org                                             Be respectful

Classroom Web page                                                                               No food, drink, or gum

                                                                                                                Bring all materials to class          

                                                                                                                Be a worker                                                                                                                                                                         

Classroom Procedures

Class begins when the tardy bell rings. All should be SEATED at this time, copying the assignment from the board. Visit the restroom, the locker, and the drinking fountain on your own time. Plan accordingly. Being late to class will be handled according to school policy.

Attendance

If you are absent, you may check the web site at www.southlandacademy.org for any assignments you may have missed. It would be a good practice to get a study partner that you can call to verify any assignments you may have missed. Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work.

Grades

All grades count equally.

Supplies

·         1.5” Binder

·         Tab dividers                                                            Label Tab Dividers as Follows:                            

·         Notebook Paper                                                      1. Author/Title            5. Returned papers

·         Pencils/Blue or Black Pens                                   2. Literary Terms      6. Word Parts tests

·         3x5 index cards w/holder                                     3. Bible Verses                   

·         Box of Kleenex                                                        4. Working section

·         Hand sanitizer

_________________________________________

               Sign Your Name

7th Grade Reading

Instructor: Kathleen Whittaker

Course Description

This is a literature-based course focusing on the novel, short story, poetry, biography, mythology, non-fiction, and drama. Students will be exposed to Greek and Latin roots and to words which use these roots. Literary elements which pertain to each story will be taught in relation to the stories that are read. In hopes of improving higher order thinking, students will be figuring out relationships as they work on solving analogies. The Accelerated Reader Program will continue.

Contact Information                                                                              Classroom Expectations

Room 306                                                                                                Be on time

Phone # 229-924-4406, leave a message                                             Be prepared

E-mail: kwhittaker@southlandacademy.org                                           Be respectful

Classroom Web page                                                                              No food, drink, or gum

                                                                                                               Bring all materials pertaining to reading to class        

                                                                                                               Be a worker.                                                                                                                                                                     

Classroom Procedures

Class begins when the tardy bell rings. All should be SEATED at this time, copying the assignment from the board. Visit the restroom, the locker, and the drinking fountain on your own time. Plan accordingly.   Being late to class will be handled according to school policy.

Attendance

If you are absent, you may check the web site at www.southlandacademy.org for any assignments you may have missed. It would be a good practice to get a study partner that you can call to verify any assignments you may have missed. Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work.

Grades

All grades count equally.

Supplies

·         1.5” Binder

·         Tab dividers                                                            Label Tab Dividers as Follows:                            

·         Notebook Paper                                                      1. Author/Title            5. Returned papers

·         Pencils/Blue or Black Pens                                   2. Literary Terms      6. Word Parts tests

·         3x5 index cards w/holder                                     3. Bible Verses        7. Analogies                  

·         Box of Kleenex                                                        4. Working section

·         Hand sanitizer

_________________________________________

               Sign Your Name

8th Grade Reading

Instructor: Kathleen Whittaker

Course Description

This is a literature-based course focusing on the novel, short story, poetry, biography, mythology, non-fiction, and drama. Students will be exposed to SAT words in preparation for the SAT test.. Literary elements which pertain to each story will be taught in relation to the stories that are read..  In hopes of improving higher order thinking, students will be figuring out relationships as they work on analogies.

Contact Information                                                                              Classroom Expectations

Room 306                                                                                                Be on time

Phone # 229-924-4406, leave a message                                              Be prepared

E-mail: kwhittaker@southlandacademy.org                                             Be respectful

Classroom Web page                                                                                No food, drink, or gum

                                                                                                                 Bring all materials pertaining to reading to class                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Be a worker

Classroom Procedures

Class begins when the tardy bell rings. All should be SEATED at this time, copying the assignment from the board. Visit the restroom, the locker, and the drinking fountain on your own time. Plan accordingly. Tardies will be handled according to school policy.

Supplies

·         1.5” Binder

·         Tab dividers                                                            Label Tab Dividers as Follows:                            

·         Notebook Paper                                                      1. Author/Title            5. Returned papers

·         Pencils/Blue or Black Pens                                   2. Literary Terms        6. SAT TEST

·         3x5 index cards w/holder                                     3. Bible Verses          7.  MNB's 

·         Text book                                                                 4. Working section   8.  Analogies

>           box of Kleenex and hand sanitizer

Attendance

If you are absent, you may check the web site at www.southlandacademy.org for any assignments you may have missed. It would be a good practice to get a study partner that you can call to verify any assignments you may have missed. Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work.

Grades

All grades count equally.

_________________________________________

               Sign Your Name