Reading 2B Syllabus

Spring 2018

Instructor:  Ivan Breen

Office: R130R

Office Phone: 425-564-3147

E-mail: ibreen@bellevuecollege.edu

Class Meets: M-F 12:30pm-1:20pm

Classroom: R305

Office hours: M-F 10:30am-11:20am

Textbook and Materials:

• Reading Power 2 (4^th) by Mikulecky & Jeffries
• The Interpreter (Novel) Penguin Reader
• A three-ring binder with dividers to keep all of your quizzes, homework, tests, lecture notes, etc.
• A memory device such as a memory stick (USB) to keep your writing assignments.
• Access to a computer and a printer

Note: No used textbooks or instructor editions will be allowed.  If you have a textbook with the answers in it, I will ask you to buy a new copy from the bookstore.

Course Description:

Students learn and practice scanning, skimming, locating main ideas, making basic inferences based on given information. In addition, they build passive and active vocabularies, guess vocabulary from context, and develop study skills.

Learning Outcomes:

• Scan and skim to find specific information
• Understand main ideas and supporting details in short readings
• Express and support opinions about readings
• Make smart guesses about meaning and vocabulary
• Make connections between sounds and letters
• Understand a core of vocabulary, including common word parts
• Spell words correctly
• Use a dictionary to find correct spelling, meaning, and part of speech
• Find and use simple library materials

Time Management and Workload:

This course will be a fair amount of work.  You should expect to spend at least 1-2 hours everyday outside of class studying and working on homework or class projects.  That means that you have to schedule and manage your time carefully every week so that you will have time to get everything done on time.  Do not wait until the night before to do your assignments.  Do them early so that you can do a good job and increase your learning potential.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend class every day. There are no “excused absences” in the ELI. Please do not bring a doctor’s note to excuse your absence since your teacher or the ELI cannot accept doctor’s notes.

Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters

• 15 absences = F and can be dismissed from the program at the end of the quarter
• 12 absences = F (not passing)
• 10 or 11 absences = no higher than a D (not passing)
• 3 tardies of 5 minutes or more (per hour) = 1 absence
• Missing 10 minutes or more of any hour of class = 1 absence (in a 2 hr. class = ½ absence)

Although not recommended, students are allowed to miss up to three classes per quarter without any penalty.  After that, students who miss 4-5 classes may have their grade lowered.  Students who miss 6-7 classes will have their final grade lowered by one full letter grade.

Please Note:  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out from another student what was covered in class on the day you were absent and to make copies of any material that was handed out in class on the day you were absent.  The instructor will not be responsible for helping you to catch up.  The instructor will not be responsible for bringing any handouts or copies of lecture notes when you return to class.  You must get these materials from a classmate.   I recommend exchanging email addresses and phone numbers with at least one other student in class.  If you are sick, you can contact this student to take lecture notes for you and collect any handouts.

Classmate Name___________________      Email____________________________     Phone_____________________

Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity

Any act of academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source), and fabrication, and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to, talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Dean of Student Success for investigation. Specific student rights, responsibilities, and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct at: Student Code.

College Anti-Discrimination Statement (Title IX)

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, gender identity, or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates.

For further information and contacts, please consult: BC Title IX Office Website.

For further information and contacts, please consult College Anti-Discrimination Statements.

Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting

As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment on our campus. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your life experiences in classroom discussions, in your written work, and in our one-on-one meetings. I will seek to keep information you share private to the greatest extent possible. However, I am required to share information regarding sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct (e.g. dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) that may have occurred on campus or that may impact someone on campus with the Title IX Coordinator. Students may speak to someone confidentially by contacting the BC Counseling Center at (425) 564-5747. The Title IX Office can be contacted at 425-564-2641 and more information can be found at: BC Title IX Office Website.

Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

Students are in ELI classes to learn English and ELI teachers are here to help them. Cheating makes that harder for both the students and the teachers. “Cheating” is also called “academic dishonesty.” 

There are different kinds of academic dishonesty:

• plagiarism (copying word-for-word from a Web page, book or article)
• using a paper or homework assignment written by someone else
• copying a classmate’s homework (partially or wholly)
• using your own essay or presentation from a previous quarter
• using “cheat notes” during a test
• copying answers from a classmate’s paper or test
• giving answers to a classmate during a test
• giving your own assignment to a classmate

Academic dishonesty is not acceptable at Bellevue College or in any American classes. Participating in academic dishonesty in any way, including writing a paper or taking a test for someone else, may result in severe penalties.

If you plagiarize:

First time:          Your teacher will work with you so that you understand what not to do.

Second time:      You will fail the assignment.        

Third time:         You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services.

You will possibly be asked to leave BC.

If you cheat:

First time:          You will fail the assignment and have no opportunity to make it up.

Second time:      You will fail the class and be reported to the Associate Dean of Student Services.

You will possibly be asked to leave the school. 

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. For more information, go to: Affirmation of Inclusion Policy.

Bellevue College E-mail and Access to MyBC

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail account.  Your student network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/netid/

Assignments:

All assignments and homework are due at the beginning of the class period on the date assigned.

 

Keys To Success In This Class:

• Participate in class discussions and group work.
• Take responsibility for your education and actions.
• Seek additional help if needed through the Writing Lab, tutoring, or me.
• Complete all assignments and homework.
• Be on time and come to all class meetings.
• Come with a smile, respect for yourself and others, a positive attitude, and be ready to learn. 

Late Work

I will accept late work up to four days late, but you will receive a 10% lower grade for each day you are late.

Reading 2 Course Grading:

Reading Skills/Vocab Quizzes       40%

Midterm                                          10%

Final                                                 10%

Extensive Reading                          10%

The Interpreter (Novel)                  10%

Homework                                      10%

Class Participation/Attitude          10%

 

ELI UP Program Grades

UP grades are determined on the following basis:

A          100 - 96%

A-         95 - 93

B+        92 - 90

B          89 - 87

B-         86 - 84

C+        83 - 81

C          80 - 78

C-         77 - 75

D          74 - 0    repeat class, good effort

F          74 - 0    repeat class, poor effort

Final Exam

Students who do not take the final exam will have their course grade lowered one full letter grade.

Early or late final exams will not be given.

Final Grades

Your final grade in this class will be based on your class average (must be 75% or higher) and your final writing exam.  If you don’t pass your final exam, your letter grade for the class will be lowered by one letter grade.

Cell Phones and Cell Phone Dictionaries

Cell phones and cell phone dictionaries are not allowed in the classroom.  If you have a cell phone, please use it before class, after class, or during break time outside of the classroom.  During class, please turn them off and put them away in your bag.  Please use a paper or electronic dictionary during class time.

Help with CANVAS

Click on the link below for help with CANVAS for students: How to Get Started with CANVAS.

Bellevue College E-mail and Access to MyBC

All students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network and e-mail account. Your student network account can be used to access your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to the BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To create your account, go to: Create Account.

BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the ITS Service Desk.

Special Needs

If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with DRC (Disability Resource Center.)   If you would like to inquire about becoming a DRC student, please refer to the DRC website http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc/

The DRC office is located in B132.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact the DRC as soon as possible. 

The DRC office is located in B-132 or you can call the reception desk at 425-564-2498. Deaf students can reach the DRC by Skype: the address is DRCatBC (NOTE: There is no @ sign...it is actually DRCatBC).  Please visit their website at Disability Resource Center for application information and other helpful links.

If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional access program available to you. Go to the Website for more information: Autism Spectrum Navigators. ASN is located in the Library Media Center in D-125.   

Public Safety and Emergencies

Public Safety is located in the D building (D-171) and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day: 2400). Among other things, Public Safety serves as our center for Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification. 

Public Safety and Emergencies

Public Safety is located in the D building (D-171) and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day: 2400). Among other things, Public Safety serves as our center for Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification. 

Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through the campus alerting system by registering at RAVE Alert Registration. 

If you work late and are uneasy about going to your car, Public Safety will escort you to your vehicle. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort.

Please familiarize yourself with the emergency postings by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an evacuation. Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else. Emergency responders will search for anyone unaccounted for.

If a major emergency occurs, please follow these three rules:

Take directions from those in charge of the response. We all need to be working together.

Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless directed to). Doing so will clog streets and prevent emergency vehicles from entering the scene. Instead, follow directions from those in charge.

In an emergency, call 911 first, then Public Safety.

Please do not hesitate to call Public Safety if you have safety questions or concerns at any time. You may also visit the Public Safety web page for answers to your questions.

Religious Holidays

Students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or any other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance should be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities. It is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the term. Students who are absent on days of examinations or class assignments should be offered an opportunity to make up the work without penalty (if they have previously arranged to be absent), unless it can be demonstrated that a makeup opportunity would constitute an unreasonable burden on a member of the faculty. Should disagreement arise over what constitutes an unreasonable burden or any element of this policy, parties involved should consult the department chair or Dean.

Problems and Communication

If you are having a problem that is affecting your ability to do well in class or you don’t understand something, please communicate with me what’s going on so that I can help you!  For example, if you are having a personal problem that is affecting your attendance, I want to know about it so I can suggest ways to solve your problem.  If you received a low grade on an assignment and don’t understand why your grade is so low, I want you to ask me about it.  Please don’t stay silent in class.  Communication is the key!   I’m happy to talk to you in person, by email, or over the phone.  Don’t be a stranger!  I want to help you be successful!

Student Concerns

Should you have concerns about any part of the class, please come to me with them. If for any reason you don’t feel comfortable coming to me, the usual next step is to speak with the ELI Department Chair, Ivan Breen ibreen@bellevuecollege.edu. You can also refer concerns to the Associate Dean, Tuan Dang tuan.dang@bellevuecollege.edu. An additional resource for concerns you find aren’t being addressed by faculty or administration is the Ombuds Office https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ombuds/.

Other

Please refer to the Arts and Humanities Student Procedures and Expectations for all other information.  It can be found at: http://s.bellevuecollege.edu/wp/sites/59/2014/10/STUDENT-PROCEDURES-AND-EXPECTATIONS.pdf

Instructor’s Note: 

If you have any concerns about the course or your grade, please don’t hesitate to talk to me. 

Ok!  Let’s work hard and have fun in this class!!!