Welcome to a creative and Welcome to a creative and engaging class!engaging class!

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Teacher

Major Donehew

Captain Balkwill

Captain Tisdale

Intensive Reading

Room 116

Room 8

Goals for the class:Build a strong vocabulary

Learn different writing techniques– Learn studying strategies– Utilize Technology– Build reading comprehension– Gain research skills– Understand poetry– Gain knowledge of different time periods

Class Grading:

20% - Tests/Quizzes/Projects

30% - Homework/Class work

20% - Employability

10% - Final Exam

20% - Journal

Supplies needed EVERYDAY for this class:

Pencil and pen

Paper

Composition Book

Book to read

No No RedRed or or PurplePurple Ink! Ink!No No RedRed or or PurplePurple Ink! Ink!

SMA Classroom Procedures:– Be on time to class.– Bring necessary materials to class.– Upon entering, stow backpacks in back of room.– Bring necessary materials to your seat.– Raise hand to speak and wait to be addressed.– When acknowledged, stand to speak.– Use restrooms before class.– Do not leave classroom without teachers permission and

hall pass.Approach teacher’s desk only on request.

What parents can do to help

• Supervise student reading

(minimum 15 pages a day)• Read what your students writes.• Encourage vocabulary development.

Call or emailVisit my web page

• 941-926-1700 ext. 273

• Pamela_donehew@sarasota.k12.fl.us

• www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com– Departments– Reading

• www.pameladonehew.com– THE EAGLE ON READING