Mrs. Szymialis - Middle School Literature/English

 FAQ

Is there a word bank in Vocab?
Am I marked down for spelling in my Vocab homework or tests?
If I fail a Vocab test, can I make up the work?
Do I have to get my tests signed?

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 Is there a word bank in Vocab?
Yes and no.  Sixth grade will have a word bank for the first three quarters 
only, and then I will gradually remove the word bank in the fourth quarter.  
The 7th grade will begin the year with testing on definitions without a word 
bank.  They also will be tested on synonyms and antonyms with a word bank for 
the first semester.  In the second semester 7th graders will use five words 
in sentences, identify synonyms or antonyms with a word bank (the word bank 
will be gradually removed fourth quarter) and identify 10 definitions.
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 Am I marked down for spelling in my Vocab homework or tests?
Spelling always counts.  7th grade is marked down 1/2 point for each 
misspelled word on the test first semester only.  In the second semester it 
is a full point off.  6th grade is marked down a full point for each word 
misspelled because they have a word bank.  For both 6th and 7th grade, there 
is 1 point off each misspelled word on the vocab homework, and 1/2 point for 
each word written incorrectly in the fill-in-the-blank sentences (i.e., not 
changing verb tenses to match the sentence).
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 If I fail a Vocab test, can I make up the work?
For the 1st quarter only, if you are below 70 you may write your missed words 
and correct definitions, along with a sentence using the word.  It must be 
turned in to me with your failed test the next day in order to be counted.  
No exceptions.
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 Do I have to get my tests signed?
Usually, tests below 85 must be signed and shown to me, but sometimes I 
require everyone to get their test signed.
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