Mrs. Downing
kdowning@sacoschools.k12.mt.us
527-3531
Vocabulary: Each full week of school you will receive ten vocabulary words from the ACT vocabulary list. You will demonstrate your understanding of the words by incorporating them into your writing and by taking weekly quizzes. Greek and Latin roots will also be emphasized in each lesson.
Book Reports (100 points): Each semester you will be required to read 500 pages and take AR quizzes. NOTE: I MUST BE PRESENT AND AWARE THAT YOU ARE TAKING AN AR QUIZ. If you want to receive credit for your pages, you must print your AR quiz, write the number of pages at the top of it, have me sign it, and turn it in. If your book does not have an AR quiz available, you may orally report it to me, but it must be checked in with me BEFORE you report. You may choose your own novel, but it must be appropriate. If you need recommendations, please ask!
*The book must be at or above your grade level.
*No picture books.
*Books must be 200 pages or more, unless approved by me.
*Books read in class this year and previous years will not count.
Extra Credit: If you read beyond the required 500 pages, you can earn extra credit. The following list includes the required pages in the total. You max out at 30 extra credit points.
1000 pages=5 extra credit points
1500 pages=10 extra credit points
2000 pages=15 extra credit points
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