Reading Syllabus 2010-2011
by Jonathan Field
August 04, 2010
Reading Syllabus 2010-2011
Riverton Middle School
Mr. Field
Description
Throughout the course of the year, students will be required to complete a course of study including Reading Strategies such as Predicting, Summarizing, Connecting, Inferring, etc. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of forms and genres of Literature including, but not limited to: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, etc. We will also further analyze and discuss all aspects related to the above-mentioned curriculum.
Objective
Students will be required to complete a course of study using Gretchen Courtney curriculum that will stress the importance of reading strategies such as Predicting, Summarizing, Connecting, Inferring, etc. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of forms and genres of Literature including, but not limited to: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, etc. We will also further analyze and discuss all aspects related to the above-mentioned curriculum as mandated by the Illinois State Learning Standards. Students will be given the knowledge to succeed in the completion of the above-mentioned tasks as well as the assistance they will need in order to attain that success. Students will be held completely accountable and responsible for the completion of their assignments.
Assignments & Grading Criteria
Guided Reading Assessments: These are 5 point assignments given for students complete to assess their understanding of the strategy that is currently being taught in the classroom.
Independent Practice: Students will be required to complete a certain amount of work during their own time. Independent practice will be chosen by the students from a menu and will be completed with time given during class as well as at home.
Participation: Students that actively participate will receive a daily grade for appropriate performance and hard work. As long as the student is trying and working hard, these should be easy points to earn.
A.R.: Students will be expected to complete a certain degree of Accelerated Reader work. Grades will not be based on points, but requirements will be offered as far as genre and completion of tests or other forms of assessment. Students will be expected to choose a project based on the books from the pre-approved list offered by seventh grade teachers.
Other Requirements: Other assignments will be presented to students as necessary with all grading criteria and instructions given at that time.
