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=**Welcome to Mrs. Gaines' Reading Class** =

The goal of our class is for students to apply and improve their reading skills and strategies by:
 * interpret figurative language in songs and stories
 * research an Olympic athlete
 * prioritize information using a graphic organizer
 * synthesize important points into an informational text
 * use research information to create a figurative work about an Olympic athlete
 * set personal learning goals
 * work in a cooperative group
 * create and present a product that demonstrates learning

Student rights:
 * Choose what to learn
 * Choose how to learn
 * Ask questions and make mistakes

Student responsibilities:
 * Be respectful
 * <span style="color: #d47a7a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Be safe
 * <span style="color: #d47a7a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Be productive
 * <span style="color: #d47a7a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Be cooperative