Class Syllabus, Ms. Anita Reed
Read 180 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Inclusion ELA , RTI
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
2016-2017 School Year
Room 8
Parents,
I hope you enjoyed your summer with your children. I am excited about our journey together this year. Please help your child be successful by reinforcing this communication with them as I will on a daily basis.
READ 180 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Read 180 is an intensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. The program directly addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills. Read 180 is a reading and writing intervention program that aims to raise ss reading and writing levels, as well as academic achievement.
CLASS GOALS:
My goal is that all students in this class will:
1. Improve reading comprehension and writing skills.
2. Develop and take a genuine pleasure in reading and writing.
CURRICULUM/CLASS CONTENT:
Read 180 is a reading and writing intervention program that includes the following components:
1. The Reading Inventory. The Reading Inventory is a computer-based test that assesses student reading levels for program placement. Each student will take the test several times throughout the year to measure progress. The test will be administered in mid-August, in December, and in May. There are four Reading Levels.
2. Computers and Ipads
Students will use topics on the computer to practice reading comprehension, spelling, proofreading and word attack skills. Each topic guides the students through a variety of activities including a video, the Reading Zone, Word Zone and Spelling Zone. Students must complete activities in each zone in order to reach the Success Zone and move to the next reading passage.
Students will be expected to:
1. Be on time and sit in your assigned area.
2. Log on as soon as you get to the computer.
3. Start in the reading zone and try to work some in each zone (reading, word, and spelling zones).
4. You will not be able to get into the Success Zone until you master the other 3 zones.
5. You are to make sure that you read clearly and fluently into the microphone.
6. Other than recording your passages and words, there should be NO TALKING. If students have questions, problems or need to leave their assigned seats must raise their hand.
7. STAY ON READ 180. YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION TO GO TO ANYTHING ELSE, UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO.
8. Do not play with or adjust backgrounds or settings on the computers or Ipads.
9. NEVER touch anyone else’s equipment!!!
10. Log off quickly and be ready to move. Students will have 60 seconds to change rotations.
3. Independent Reading Area (Audio and Paperback Books), Reading Counts Quizzes
Students will read in class everyday. Students will select books and chart their progress in a reading log. Writing activities accompany each book, and students will complete them as they are reading. Students will use the Reading Counts program to take quizzes on the computer. When a student completes a book and writing activities, she/he takes a quiz to test knowledge of the book. Students must reread the book and re-take the quiz if they score less than 70 percent.
Students will be expected to:
1. Bring your assigned binder and pencil to the table.
2. Find your book (or audiobook) quickly, quietly, and sit down. NO TALKING!
3. Once you start a book, you need to finish it. Don’t skip around with the books
4. Make sure you are actively reading. Also, you must track the words in the audiobook as you listen. This will help improve your reading. Otherwise, you’re just using listening skills.
5. SIT UP while you read. NO SNOOZING!
6. Make sure to fill out your reading log EVERY DAY! It will be graded once a week. Each day will be worth 20 points. Comments/notes must be specific information about what you’ve read. If a student is absent, they are responsible for writing absent in their log. If they do not write anything, then it will be 0 points for that day.
7. Once you finish a book, let the teacher know so you can take the test. You will have 3 opportunities to take and pass the test. If you do not pass it the first time, then reread the book and take the test again.
4. Small Group and Whole group ( Mini-Lessons/Quizzes)
Teacher-led mini-lessons focus on reading strategies and skill practices, and quizzes are given to gauge student understanding.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Upon entering class, you should place your belongings under your desk. This will allow you to move through the stations easily. You should then get your binder and pencil and go immediately to your seat. Then you should complete the Bell ringer/ Do Now assignment posted on the board. You will have 5 minutes to finish.
2. Pencils should be sharpened before class begins. If your pencil breaks, quietly raise your pencil and I will permit you to sharpen it when the time is appropriate.
3. Please wait until the end of class to throw away any and all trash in the trashcan.
4. Please use the restroom in between classes. In cases of emergency, you will be permitted to go when there is a break in instruction.
5. Please do not begin packing belongings until instructed to do so. When the bell rings, you are not to leave your seat until I dismiss you.
6. Please be respectful of everyone in class as well as their belongings.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Pencils with erasers (to be brought to class each day.
All other materials will be provided for you.
HOMEWORK
All students are encouraged to read at least 20-30 minutes each night. This may include readings assigned in other classes. All work is to be completed in class. If a student is absent, he/she is responsible for starting where they left off. Homework may be assigned on occasion. Homework that is assigned will reinforce class work.
GRADE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Read 180
Reading Log-10%
Quiz-10%
Writing-10%
Reading Counts-10%
Small/whole group-15%
Test-15%
Computer work=30%
• Vocabulary = 5% • Comprehension = 10%,
• Context = 5% • Spelling = 5%
• Word fluency = 5%
Total of 100%
Inclusion Classes and RTI
Homework-5%
Participation-15%
Test/Quizzes-80%
Total of 100%
GRADING SCALE:
A =100%-93%
B =92%-85%
C=84%-75%
D=74%-67%
F =66%-0%
The following outlines the details of class requirements and expectations for all scholars taking Read 180.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to follow the Jaguar Expectations. These will be communicated daily in class with periodic follow-up and reinforcement.
CONSEQUENCES
Students who do not follow the appropriate guidelines for behavior and who do not meet classroom expectations will incur the following consequences in sequential order:
1.) Warning
2.) Student Conference
3.) Parent Contact
4.) Loss of privilege-teacher discretion as to privilege...examples...loss of iPad time, loss of group work, etc.
5.) Minor infraction form
4 minor infractions=major infraction
REWARDS:
Students who exhibit appropriate behavior and meet classroom expectations will be rewarded in a variety of ways. Such rewards include verbal praise, positive phone calls, and letters home.
OFFICE HOURS/COMMUNICATION
Parents are encouraged to communicate with me via email at [email protected] or leave a message with the school secretary at (318)445-5343. I will return your message during my conferencing/planning period.
The instructor reserves the right to make additions, changes, and deletions to the syllabus during the course of the year.
I am looking forward to a great year together,
Professor Anita Reed
Read 180 Teacher
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