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Supply List

We will use an interactive notebook procedure. This will require the use of two marble composition books and a spiral notebook (3 separate notebooks). You will need to bring these notebooks to class every day. For organization, it is vital that you carry your own roll of scotch tape.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
 * 2 Marble Composition Books
 * 1 Spiral Notebook
 * Scotch Tape
 * Pencils
 * Blue or Black Ink Pens
 * Highlighters
 * Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils
 * USB Memory Stick
 * Glue Stick

**GRADING POLICY:**
 * HOMEWORK/PARTICIPATION 10%**
 * VOCABULARY WORKSHOP 10%**
 * READING WORKSHOP 40%**
 * __WRITING WORKSHOP 40%__**
 * OVERALL GRADE 100%**

**HOMEWORK POLICY:** Graded assignments lose FIVE points for each day after the due date. Check assignments will NOT be accepted late, as we will go over the assignments in class.

** ABSENCE POLICY: **
 * You must make up work from all absences in a reasonable time determined by the teacher.
 * It is YOUR responsibility to ask for the missing work and turn it in on time.
 * If you are absent on the due date of an assignment/test, the assignment is due (test will be given) on the day of your return.




 * CLASS RULES:**

1. Come to class ON-TIME and PREPARED with materials, homework, and a positive attitude. 2. RESPECT both the feelings and property of classmates and teachers. 3. PARTICIPATE in a manner APPROPRIATE to the task. Raise your hand during class discussions, maintain a reasonable volume during group work, and stay on-task during reading and writing workshop. 4. Have FUN and LEARN!