This document outlines the goals, objectives, activities, evaluation methods, and guidelines for a Reading Enrichment course. The general goal is to improve students' comprehension, vocabulary, test taking, note taking, and overall reading skills through engaging readings and activities. Objectives include developing pre-reading strategies and the ability to analyze readings orally and in writing. Major activities will include independent reading projects with presentations, reading logs and conferences, and summaries. Students will be evaluated based on daily work, quizzes, tests, projects and a final exam. Classroom guidelines establish expectations for materials, behavior, attendance and academic honesty.
This document outlines the goals, objectives, activities, evaluation methods, and guidelines for a Reading Enrichment course. The general goal is to improve students' comprehension, vocabulary, test taking, note taking, and overall reading skills through engaging readings and activities. Objectives include developing pre-reading strategies and the ability to analyze readings orally and in writing. Major activities will include independent reading projects with presentations, reading logs and conferences, and summaries. Students will be evaluated based on daily work, quizzes, tests, projects and a final exam. Classroom guidelines establish expectations for materials, behavior, attendance and academic honesty.
This document outlines the goals, objectives, activities, evaluation methods, and guidelines for a Reading Enrichment course. The general goal is to improve students' comprehension, vocabulary, test taking, note taking, and overall reading skills through engaging readings and activities. Objectives include developing pre-reading strategies and the ability to analyze readings orally and in writing. Major activities will include independent reading projects with presentations, reading logs and conferences, and summaries. Students will be evaluated based on daily work, quizzes, tests, projects and a final exam. Classroom guidelines establish expectations for materials, behavior, attendance and academic honesty.
This document outlines the goals, objectives, activities, evaluation methods, and guidelines for a Reading Enrichment course. The general goal is to improve students' comprehension, vocabulary, test taking, note taking, and overall reading skills through engaging readings and activities. Objectives include developing pre-reading strategies and the ability to analyze readings orally and in writing. Major activities will include independent reading projects with presentations, reading logs and conferences, and summaries. Students will be evaluated based on daily work, quizzes, tests, projects and a final exam. Classroom guidelines establish expectations for materials, behavior, attendance and academic honesty.
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READING ENRICHMENT COURSE OUTLINE
General Goal: Reading Enrichment will help students to improve comprehension,
vocabulary, test taking, note taking, and overall reading skills. Students will actively engage in reading while improving oral and written communication skills. Instruction is based upon the general principal that good reading, good speaking, and good writing are closely related.
Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. activate pre-reading strategies.
2. set a purpose for reading. 3. adjust comprehension according to text demand. 4. use more than one strategy for understanding vocabulary. 5. develop strategies for study and test taking. 6. analyze, discuss, and evaluate reading using appropriate terminology in writing and orally. 7. take notes on and annotate a variety of written forms.
Activities: This course will include the following major activities:
1. Each student will be required to read and present independent
reading books. Specific presentation forms, requirements, and due dates will be assigned. 2. Reading logs and conferences. 3. Summaries, journals, and responses to reading. 4. Class discussion and participation.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation will be based on daily activities, daily
participation, quizzes, tests, independent reading projects, and the final exam.
Grading Scale: 90-100 = A
80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 and below = F
Required Daily Materials:
1. 3-ring binder with loose-leaf paper 2. Writing utensil (all final drafts will be typed or written in black ink) 3. Highlighting pen 4. Loose-leaf paper 5. Independent reading book (your choice)
Classroom Guidelines:
1. Keep walkways free of bags and jackets
2. Water bottles will be allowed in class 3. Hats are acceptable as long as the class can see your face/eyes 4. Healthy snacks may be eaten in class 5. When the bell rings, be in your seat, silently reading 6. Bring required materials to class
Honest mistakes are one thing, however failure to regularly comply with these guidelines will result in a warning. After a warning has been issued, disregard for guidelines will result in: A. Detention B. Referral C. Possible grade reduction
The Communication Arts Departmental Guidelines for Attendance and Late
Work will be followed. Please do not throw away points and lower your grade with irregular attendance and late work. See handouts for exact guidelines.
I am interested in YOUR work. Plagiarism and cheating will be frowned upon and dealt with in accordance with SHS rules.
