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RL will help you to: A) organize materials B) identify main ideas C) learn math D) increase your knowledge of a variety of topics
B & D, identify main ideas, supporting details, and how to summarize key details while expanding your knowledge of a variety of topics.
How many kids does Mrs. Ciocca have? A) 2 B) 1 C) 3
C - 3! Grace, Joe, and Garrett
True or False: all work is completed during class time
TRUE!
I need to go to the nurse?
You check in with Mrs. Ciocca.
She will send a message to the nurses.
It may be necessary to wait before heading to the nurse.
RL will help you to: read with ______.
A) speed B) purpose C) friends
B, how to read with purpose!
Where did Mrs. Ciocca originally grow up? A) New York B) Orlando C) Las Vegas D) California
A, New York!
True or False: Class meets every other day for 1 term
FALSE! Class meets every other day for the year
I miss class?
Mrs. Ciocca will excuse most classwork when a student is not in class.
Screeners/mini-quizzes will need to be completed on another day during RL.
RL will help you to increase your: A) memory B) writing skills C) vocabulary
C, vocabulary! You will study Greek/Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to help you to understand, spell, and use more advanced vocabulary from your content classes.
Which country has Mrs. Ciocca traveled to in the past? A) Italy B) England C) Switzerland D) Austria E) All
E - all!
True or False: There is an exit and entrance criteria to attend Reading Lab.
TRUE! Entrance is based on teacher/school recommendation, MCAS, ELA/Geo grades, other testing/information.
Exit is based on ELA/Geo grades, teacher recommendation, screening results, class grade, etc.
I need to use the restroom?
Nonverbally signal to me, and I'll nonverbally signal to you. Then you can write your name on the board so you can leave the classroom.
Then erase your name when you return.
RL will help you to: A) create hypothesis B) understand text structure C) memorize the Bill of Rights
B, understand text structure in order to analyze and understand text in your other classes
Which pet does Mrs. Ciocca have? A) dogs B) guinea pigs C) cats
C, cats - Domino and Kiwi
True or False: There are big tests in Reading Lab.
False! There are lots of mini-quizzes and comprehension checks.
EasyCBM at least 3 times during the year
Grades are based on daily participation/work completion and classwork.
I want to take another class instead of Reading Lab?
This is up to your folks at home. You and your folks at home determine which classes that you will take. If you or your folks are not sure why you were scheduled for Reading Lab, reach out to Mrs. Ciocca.
RL will help you: A) create a list of songs that you may want to listen to B) create a list of items you would like to buy C) create a list of books that you may want to read
C, create a list of books! First Chapter / First Listen Friday will help you discover books that may interest you.
Which school has Mrs. Ciocca attended? A) Wheelock College B) Boston University C) Boston College D) Roger Williams
B, Boston University
When a student arrives to class, their first job is to: A) talk with classmates B) read the agenda & pick up materials C) Open your Chromebook
B, read the agenda & pick up materials!
Be prepared with your chromebook, something to write with, a willingness to learn, and expected behavior.
Use the restroom before the bell rings.
I do really well in English & Geo, on MCAS, and on my RL screeners?
Mrs. Ciocca will look at all of your information and MAY make a recommendation for dismissal around Term 2.
RL will help you to: A) develop your typing skills B) determine your post-high school goals C) understand yourself as a student / a reader
C, understand yourself as a learner! You'll explore your personality type, your learning preferences, and how to manage day to day stressors.
What does Mrs. Ciocca enjoy? A) traveling & being outside B) reading C) exercising and practicing yoga D) all E) none
D, all
True or False: Everyone who was in Grade 6 Reading Lab will be in Grade 7 Reading Lab.
False! Some of you will be in Reading Lab again next year, some of you will not. And that's okay!
I need extra time to finish my classwork?
Mrs. Ciocca will schedule time for you to complete your work during class. Some assignments may take a couple of classes to complete - that's okay!