Course Syllabus
In Reading class we will focus on improving reading fluency skills as well as developing solid reading comprehension skills. We will use various reading programs such as Reading A-Z and MobyMax. We will also spend a lot of time working on functional reading skills such as reading a recipe or reading an instructional manual.
In Writing class we will focus on developing solid sentences and paragraphs. We will use both paper and pencil as well as various writing software programs such as CoWriter and Speech to Text software. We will also work on spelling through weekly spelling assignments.
Classroom Expectations
Students should come to class every day with their journals and be prepared to participate in classroom discussions. They will be responsible for using class time for activities such as reading in small groups and working independently to complete assignments. Students will be given a writing rubric in advance that will clearly state the expectations for each writing assignment. Students will also be given weekly reading comprehension quizzes based on material read in class.
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