10th Grd Reading Syllabus

Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School Intensive Reading Syllabus/Contract 2009-2010 A. B. C. D.

COURSE TITLE: COURSE LEVEL: INSTRCUTOR: COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Intensive Reading Grade 10 Ms. Hawkins

Room: 304

Presents student with reading strategies and instruction on applying the reading process effectively, constructing meaning from a wide range of texts, understanding the common features of a variety of literary texts, and responding critically to nonfiction (mainly informational text), fiction, poetry, and drama.

E. COURSE OBJECTIVES/CONTENT: After completing Intensive Reading, student should be able to: a. Build vocabulary through wide reading, context clues, structural analysis, and use of reference tools. b. Develop knowledge of literary genres and aspects of author’s purpose. c. Analyze literary elements for the contribution to meaning in texts. d. Respond critically and effectively to text for various purposes. e. Develop the knowledge and mastery of the Florida Sunshine State Standards. f. To increase reading performance on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) g. Apply the following reading strategies effectively during the reading process:

1. 2.

Problem solving unknown words Activating prior knowledge 3. Making, revising, confirming predictions 4. Clarifying, Predicting, Questioning, Summarizing 5. Understanding text structure 6. Retelling, Inferring, Synthesizing

7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Monitoring comprehension Developing phrasing and fluency Using varied print features in texts Understanding complex sentences Adjusting rate for different genres and different purpose 12. Analyzing the author’s purpose 13. Comparing and contrasting

A. COURSE GRADING: Grades are cumulative through the end of each grading period and will be based on each student’s personal effort and performance. Class work and notes should be kept in your notebook, which will be reviewed, once each semester and graded for neatness, completeness, and organization. Student will be allowed to make up assignments if their absence is excused.

Category

Value%

Navigator

Tests

20%

Reading Plus

10%

Quizzes

15%

Class Notebook

10%

Class work

10%

Home Learning

15%

Class Participation

5%

Jamestown Reading

15%

B. TEXTS

Grades:

Numerical Value

A

90-100%

B

80-89%

C

70-79%

D

60-69%

F

0-59%

READING PROGRAM(S):

Florida FCAT Reading Coach McDougal Littell The Language of Literature

Jamestown Reading Navigator Reading Plus

C. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/STRATEGIES i. 1. Direct Instruction 2. Class Lectures and demonstrations 3. Formal/Informal assessment measures 4. Collaborative teaching/learning 5. Individual and small group presentations Book Bag (2) 1-inch 3 Ring Binder (with dividers) Notebook Paper

6. Jamestown Reading Navigator 7. Variety of resources

A. B. STUDENT SUPPLIES (MANDATORY)

Pencils and sharpener Ink Pens (Blue or Black)

C. CLASSROOM RULES 1.Be on-time and prepared for learning. 2.Respectful attitude towards peers, teacher, and self. 3.Complete all assignments honestly, neatly, and timely. 4.Responsible for keeping classroom environment orderly and conducive for learning and teaching. 5.Absolutely no eating, chewing gum, or drinking. 6.Cell phones must be kept on vibrate or silent and kept in pocket or book bag. A. ATTENDANCE POLICY Excessive absences and or lateness will affect your grade. You are expected to be present, prompt, and participate in all class activities. All absences require an admit from the attendance office in order to be excused, unless absence is school related. In such cases, the absences should be pre-approved with a fieldtrip form from the club or team sport. No credit will be given for more than 10 Unexcused Absences in one school year.

B. PARENT RESPONSIBLITIY For the safety, protection, welfare and proper behavior in class of your child: 1. Please do not text child during class time. This becomes a major classroom distraction that keeps child off task. 2. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is sick. 3. Please call the office for any emergencies.

4. 5. 6. 7.

Please make sure student leaves home wearing uniform. Please make appointment to meet with teacher Please keep track of child’s progress via school website. If you have any questions keep in close touch with me via email [email protected] or contact me at (305) 919-2000 and leave a message. The fastest way to get me is through my email address.

I acknowledge the receipt of this syllabus/contract and have reviewed the contents with my parents/guardians. Student Signature ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________ Email Address

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