READ+180+Class+Syllabus

**__READ 180 SYLLABUS__**

RESPECT* INTEGRITY * HONESTY * DILIGENCE * DEDICATION * TOLERANCE


 * Objective**: The eleventh grade Read 180 course is designed to help students begin to apply the English skills that they have obtained. It is a course to help students increase their reading levels, spelling skills and reading skills.


 * Major Units:** Research, Debate, Resumes, Interview Skills, Technology Skills, Podcasting, Blogging, and ethics.

** Plagiarism :** is the unacknowledged use of another writer’s words, thoughts, or ideas. Plagiarism has become a much bigger problem with the easy availability of internet resources and papers. Any student caught plagiarizing will be given a zero on the assignment. Plagiarism is absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.


 * ProgressBook:** You are responsible for checking ProgressBook on a weekly basis. It is important that you know your grade at all times. There are no surprises when it comes to your grade. If you have a question about your grade, ask me!

**Texts**: This class room is a paperless class. Any books that we will use will stay in the classroom.


 * Mrs. Brown's Contact Information:** Email: brown.karrie@pctc.k12.oh.us, pctc_kbrown@epals.com

**Wikispace**: You will be responsible for checking the wikispace for all announcements, assignments and handouts. Your blogs are time and date stamped so turning in late assignments is not accepted.

 * Reading Counts:** Our goal is to read 25 books per student this year. I will be doing this competition with you! I am reading young adult books, so ask me about my current reading list, maybe I am reading something you will like! You will be taking quizzes on Reading Counts and working everyday to increase your lexile level! Good Luck and Have fun!!!![[image:file:moz-screenshot.jpg]]