Speed Reading Course Overview
Sample
This class consists of reading, journals, vocabulary, and charts. If you would like more details on the standing assignments, please click here.
Materials
Loose-Leaf notebook (one (1) inch will do)
Pens - black ink
9 1/2" X 6" - spiral notebook with at least 90 pages
A timing device - a stopwatch is the best, but a watch with a second hand will do
Make-Ups
ALL WORK MUST BE MADE UP. It is your responsibility to see me, set an appointment, and put your name, time, day, and purpose on the board. You have one week to make up your tests and quizzes, except for absences that occur during the last week of the grading period -- these must be made up the next day. Unless you are absent for an extended period of time, class work and writings will not be accepted late without penalty. All work must be made up before or after school.
Grading
All work is graded on a 100% scale.
Penalties
Next day assignments are minus 50%.
Help
I am available before school to help each of you. Don't be confused and lost; ask for help. I may ask you to see me if I think you are confused or are not being successful. Impromptu visits are encouraged, but I can not guarantee my time. I will, however, find time to talk with you right then or the next day.
You can e-mail me at cotile71@hotmail.com
You can reach Bear Tracks at 473-8141, category 2060.
For a more detailed description of the course, see the Speed Reading Syllabus