Teacher: Murcie Gabrielle Philizaire
987-2026
International School of Broward
3100 N. 75th Avenue
Hollywood FL, 33324
Office
FAX
954-
954-987-7261
Subject Area: Middle School Intensive Reading
Objectives of the course:
1. To learn successful techniques to improve language skills
2. To read and interpret stories
3. To monitor reading
4. To express understanding through creative and critical writing
5. To identify transitional words and phrases and use them in writing
6. To use and to learn new words
7. To build fluency
Textbooks: Strategies to Achieve Reading Success, Scholastic Read XL, Extensions in Reading
and Word in Transition
Online Resource: My Skills Tutor
Grading Policy:
Homework 15%
Class Participation 15%
Quizzes and Tests 70%
Make-up work:
Students who were absent have two days to return their work and take their tests or quizzes.
Classroom Assignments:
Assignments must be returned in their folder before the end of class. All assignments must be
done on loose leaf of paper. Assignments must be written with a blue or black ink. Students are
encouraged to complete their assignments everyday to earn their 15%.
Homework:
Homework will be posted on teacher’s website every Friday on [email protected].
Homework must be returned on time. Late homework will be accepted but 5% will be
deducted from the student’s grade.
Materials:
1. Blue and black pens
2. Composition Notebook (2)
3. Dictionary
4. Pocket folder (1)
5. Loose sheet of paper
6. Copy paper (2 reams)
7. Index Card (1)