READ 180 – Reading Strategies
Syllabus
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Teacher: Mrs. Kennedy
Contact: [email protected]
Monee Education Center
Classroom: Room #5
Course Description:
Welcome to READ 180. You have been enrolled in READ 180, a research based intensive
reading strategy program. Students in this program receive instruction on critical skills such as:
comprehension, vocabulary/word study and writing/grammar. Students’ needs are reviewed
regularly and lessons are individualized based upon each student’s needs. Student progress is
assessed at the end of each Workshop using the rSkills Assessment. Students are assessed
quarterly through the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI). Families will be notified of the results
on the quarterly report card.
Read 180 Literacy Goals:
1. Students will have an individualized growth goal, and may gain 50 to 200 points
on the End of Year Scholastic Reading Inventory test.
2. Students will complete Independent Reading Assignments weekly.
3. Students will complete a weekly homework assignment.
4. Students will demonstrate mastery of 4 novels / short stories
(one per quarter).
5. Students will increase reading fluency using a variety of genre including:
fiction and nonfiction text
6. Students’ vocabulary will increase by a minimum of 100 words.
7. Students will complete 4 Workshops in the READ 180 rBook and will demonstrate
mastery of the comprehension and writing skills through the rSkills test.
8. Students will complete weekly individualized computer assignments assigned through the
READ 180 computer program.
My Philosophy on Education:
I believe that Reading is the key to your future educational success!
 Try and learn something new every day.
 Always do your best work.
 Never give up.
rBook Workshops:
Title
Comprehension
Skills
Reading Genre
Writing Style
Grammar and
Mechanics
1
Survivors
Main Idea and
Details
Newspaper and
Magazine Articles
Expository
Sentence Fragments,
End Punctuation
2
Killer Plagues
Sequence of
Events
Newspaper and
Magazine Articles,
Science Features
Narrative
Correcting Sentence
Fragments,
Using Capitals
3
Combat Zone
Story Elements
Short Story and
Poetry
Literature
Response
Run-on Sentences,
Word Order
4
When Music
Offends
Summarize
Letter to the Editor,
Expository
Verb Tense,
Commas in a Series
5
In the Money
Problem and
Solution
Newspaper and
Magazine Articles
Persuasive
Irregular Verbs,
Commas with
Introductory Words
6
Amigo Brothers
Story Elements
Short Story
Literature
Critique
Subject-Verb
Agreement,
Possessiveness
7
Your Brain Exposed
Cause and Effect
Newspaper,
Magazine, and
Encyclopedia Articles
Narrative
Subject/Object
Pronouns,
Double Negatives
8
Crime, Punishment,
and Teens
Compare and
Contrast
Newspaper Article,
Personal Narrative,
Social Studies Text
Descriptive
Comparative
Adjectives,
Quotation Marks
9
The Front Lines of
Justice
Make Inferences
Biographical Sketch,
Historical Documents,
Poetry
Personal
Narrative
Adverbs,
Sentence Fragments
Magazine Article,
Social Studies
Features
Grading Scale:
100% - 90%
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
69% - 60%
59% - below
A
B
C
D
F
Students are responsible for bringing these materials to class everyday:
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Black/blue pen or pencil
Chart
Grading:
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25% = Small Group/Whole Group Work (journal, vocabulary, rBook, projects, etc.)
25% = Computer Lab Work
20% = Independent Reading (worksheets, graphic organizers, etc.)
20% = Assessments/ Unit Assessments
5% = Quizzes
5% = Homework
Plagiarism:
As stated in the handbook, “Plagiarism is dishonest and should be avoided in all course work”
(25). Students must make sure that submitted work is their own. Work taken from other sources
(library, electronic, friend) and passed as one’s own without the proper documentation is
considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is stealing others’ work and will not be tolerated. The
consequences are serious including receiving a zero on the assignment, parent-teacher
conference, and administrator-approved consequence.”
**Syllabus and unit plans subject to change in accordance with district standards.**
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Please review this syllabus with your parent/guardian then return the bottom to Mrs. Kennedy.
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(Please return)
I, _______________________________ have read this syllabus and understand the policies.
(Student’s name printed)
Student Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
I, ______________________________ , have read this syllabus and understand the policies.
(Parent/Guardian name printed)
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ___________
Read 180 Procedures and Expectations
**Failure to follow these procedures will impact your grade and
may result in further consequences.**
Independent Reading:
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ALL books read must be part of Read 180 program!
You are NOT to use independent reading time as nap time or socialization time.
Do NOT put your head down. If you are ill, the office may place a call home and have your
parent/guardian pick you up.
Small Group/Whole Group Work:
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When it is time to work with a partner or with the class, you are expected to participate.
You may interact with your classmates during small group work as long as you talk quietly
about the assignment.
Computer Work:
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Log off your computer properly at the end of class.
Do NOT visit any unauthorized websites OTHER than Read 180!
(ex: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Google, music websites, personal e-mail accounts, etc.)
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Do NOT change the desktop wallpapers or anything else on the computers.
Do NOT tamper with any property that does not belong to you, including cords and switches.
When you experience technological issues or if your computer is loading slowly, please
BE PATIENT and call the teacher to assist you if necessary. Do NOT keep clicking the
mouse or keyboard constantly – that will make the issue worse.
(And yes, technological issues WILL and CAN happen!)
Only use your assigned headphones and return it to the teacher after your time is done.
Work productively and quietly for a minimum of 20 minutes daily on your computer
program. Your time will be recorded by the computer.
When recording your reading through your microphone, read clearly and loudly so you can be
heard. If you do not read the assigned article or if I can not understand you, you will
receive a zero for the assignment.
Check your progress daily to monitor your performance and what you still need to work on
within the unit.
It will take you 10 – 12 days to complete a reading segment.