Welcome to Intensive Reading

2015-2016Miami Arts Charter

Middle School/High School

Ms. Coro

“Who is Ms. Coro?”

3rd year of teaching.

Spent a year teaching in South Korea.

Born in Brooklyn, raised in Coral Gables.

Lover of horror movies and dark chocolate.

Hates most television shows.

What will we be doing?

Reading.

Reading.

More Reading.

Writing.

Even more Reading.

Then some more Writing….I think.

“But Ms. Coro, reading is boring!” – says that one guy/girl in every class.

I disagree! I think reading is totally awesome!

Explore new worlds.

Learn about different cultures.

Cheaper than buying a plane ticket.

Impress that one girl/guy with knowledge.

What will we be reading/writing?

Books? Duh.

Fiction and Non-fiction.

Poetry, Historical fiction, Mythology, Folklore, Horror.

If you have a favorite book or genre, let me know!

Rules to follow

Shhh! This is a quiet zone.

Pay attention.

Listen!

NO CELL PHONES!

Respect others, and respect yourself.

Supplies to have

Binder 1inch

Journal notebook

Black / blue pens

Red pens

Dictionaries / thesauri

Tablets / laptops

Journal writing

It’s NOT a personal journal/diary.

Write neatly please. No doodles!

Do NOT tear out pages.

Put your full name and grade on the cover.

Homework

Due at the beginning of every class.

Not on my desk, it’s late.

Check online if you forget to write down, or email me.

Contacting me

Email: gcoro@miamiartscharter.net

Do NOT send “Friend Requests” or Facebook messages.

Do NOT send emails at an odd hour of the night; I’m sleeping.

Do NOT send me requests on Instagram

Remember to have fun!Looking forward to the new school year!