1. Welcome to a creative and
engaging class!
Please sign-in
Provide email if available.

2. Teacher
Major Donehew
Captain Balkwill
Captain Tisdale

3. Intensive Reading
Room 116
Room 8

4. Goals for the class:
Build a strong vocabulary
Learn different writing techniques
– Learn studying strategies
– Utilize Technology
– Build reading comprehension
– Gain research skills
– Understand poetry
– Gain knowledge of different time periods

6. Class Grading:
20% - Tests/Quizzes/Projects
30% - Homework/Class work
20% - Employability
10% - Final Exam
20% - Journal

7. Supplies needed
EVERYDAY for this class:
Pencil and pen
Paper
Composition Book
Book to read

8. No Red or Purple Ink!

9. SMA Classroom Procedures:
– Be on time to class.
– Bring necessary materials to class.
– Upon entering, stow backpacks in back of room.
– Bring necessary materials to your seat.
– Raise hand to speak and wait to be addressed.
– When acknowledged, stand to speak.
– Use restrooms before class.
– Do not leave classroom without teachers permission and
hall pass.
Approach teacher’s desk only on request.

10. What parents can do to help
• Supervise student reading
(minimum 15 pages a day)
• Read what your students writes.
• Encourage vocabulary
development.

11. Call or email
Visit my web page
• 941-926-1700 ext. 273
• Pamela_donehew@sarasota.k12.fl.us
• www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.com
– Departments
– Reading
• www.pameladonehew.com
– THE EAGLE ON READING