Reading Class Syllabus
Teacher: Julie Berglund
Room: 223
Contact Information
[email protected]
320-629-4274
Length: Full year course
Reading Standards
This class will provide students with additional support on the MN English Language Arts Anchor Standards for Informational Text and Literature.
Reading Benchmarks
Literature
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure contributes to its meaning.
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters in a text.
Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed or multimedia version
Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place or character and a historical account of the
same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Informational text
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of text.
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to whole.
Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze the author's position on the piece.
Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text.
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information.
Materials May Include
SRA Corrective Reading, Glencoe Literature textbook, Scholastic Magazines, novels and iPAD applications to support state benchmarks
MCA Test Preparation Activities
Reading blog-dragonsreadwithme.wordpress.com
Glencoe Course 1 test preparation activities
St. Paul Pioneer Press test preparation activities
Evaluation:
Pass (80% or higher) or fail
Classwork, assessments and participation
Classroom responsibility Plan
Student Reading goals are to:
Demonstrate independence
Build strong reading skills
Comprehend as well as critique
Value evidence presented to you as a reader
Use technology and digital media strategically and capable
To accomplish these goals, you need to be:
Responsible (listen to the direction, cooperate, show a willingness to learn)
Attentive (follow directions, eyes on speaker)
Prompt (be seated with all needed materials when the bell rings)
Prepared (pencil/pen and free reading book everyday)
Considerate (show respect, raise your hand)
Classroom Discipline Plan
I will address inappropriate behavior with you
Correct inappropriate behavior
Detention
Parent contact
Referral to PCHS Dean of Students
Removal from class
How Parents Can Help
Read with your child and encourage them to read and discuss with you
Encourage your child to read our classroom reading, newspapers and general interest magazines (blog is “dragonsreadwithme.wordpress.com”)
Discuss events and stories your child reads from our classroom reading, newspapers, magazines, books
Check Planbook and Schoolview
Discuss the importance of school, district and state assessments
Review Test Preparation Suggestions for Parents on the PCPS Homepage
Teacher: Julie Berglund
Room: 223
Contact Information
[email protected]
320-629-4274
Length: Full year course
Reading Standards
This class will provide students with additional support on the MN English Language Arts Anchor Standards for Informational Text and Literature.
Reading Benchmarks
Literature
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure contributes to its meaning.
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters in a text.
Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed or multimedia version
Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place or character and a historical account of the
same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history.
Informational text
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of text.
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to whole.
Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze the author's position on the piece.
Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text.
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information.
Materials May Include
SRA Corrective Reading, Glencoe Literature textbook, Scholastic Magazines, novels and iPAD applications to support state benchmarks
MCA Test Preparation Activities
Reading blog-dragonsreadwithme.wordpress.com
Glencoe Course 1 test preparation activities
St. Paul Pioneer Press test preparation activities
Evaluation:
Pass (80% or higher) or fail
Classwork, assessments and participation
Classroom responsibility Plan
Student Reading goals are to:
Demonstrate independence
Build strong reading skills
Comprehend as well as critique
Value evidence presented to you as a reader
Use technology and digital media strategically and capable
To accomplish these goals, you need to be:
Responsible (listen to the direction, cooperate, show a willingness to learn)
Attentive (follow directions, eyes on speaker)
Prompt (be seated with all needed materials when the bell rings)
Prepared (pencil/pen and free reading book everyday)
Considerate (show respect, raise your hand)
Classroom Discipline Plan
I will address inappropriate behavior with you
Correct inappropriate behavior
Detention
Parent contact
Referral to PCHS Dean of Students
Removal from class
How Parents Can Help
Read with your child and encourage them to read and discuss with you
Encourage your child to read our classroom reading, newspapers and general interest magazines (blog is “dragonsreadwithme.wordpress.com”)
Discuss events and stories your child reads from our classroom reading, newspapers, magazines, books
Check Planbook and Schoolview
Discuss the importance of school, district and state assessments
Review Test Preparation Suggestions for Parents on the PCPS Homepage