Developmental Reading Level G2

2320, 2320hs, 2320.2, & 2320hs.2

Instructors:  Jennifer Helton, Education Specialist

jhelton@cwcharter.org 

209-988-9913

and

Amy Carlson , Educational Specialist 

acarlson@cwcharter.org 

209-330-3020

 

Mon /Tue / Thu
11:00 am – 11:40 am

 

Semester 1 begins: August 23, 2021

 

Semester 2 begins: January 3, 2022

Objective: To increase basic reading fluency and proficiency to reach grade level competency. 

 

Overview:  This course will focus on understanding the common core/state standards. The Reading course will focus on literature and informational text, conventions of standard English, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn to think and analyze literary and informational texts. They are expected to complete assigned tasks for mastery. For this reason, it is important that they attend class regularly, arrive to class on time, and come to class prepared to participate with the assigned printed worksheets and working microphones.  

 

Curriculum and required materials:  Binder, ream of copy paper for daily material you may need to print, pencil, correcting pen, working headset with microphone, and an active iReady account. 

*You are not required to purchase any materials for this course, but are expected to download e-files (PDFs) to either print and place into a binder if given or work from with a notebook. If you are going to use a notebook, each assignment should have the date and assignment title. This will be organized for your easy reference and ES checks.

 

Technology Requirements: Students must have reliable internet access and a headset with microphone. 

 

Parent Responsibilities:

• Make sure your student attends class. These are mandatory classes to meet the RTI requirement. 
• Make sure your child’s microphone and audio are working every class time. If they are not, contact your ES to resolve this issue.
• Contact the instructor if your student is having difficulties understanding and completing their class assignments.
• Read the class syllabus for reference during ES meetings.
• Daily check Canvas for announcements and student’s iReady account for any weekly assignments.
• You are not required to purchase any materials for this course, but may be expected to download e-files (PDFs) to either print or work from with a notebook. This will be used for the ES review.
• Email the instructor if your child will be absent.
• Attend a Canvas training at the beginning of the school year or semester.
• If your student is in high school, make sure they complete their assigned work in addition to their class time assignments.

 

Student Responsibilities:

• Students are required to complete the iReady Diagnostic Assessment prior to enrolling in a course and during schoolwide benchmark windows.
• Log on to Canvas for announcements and weekly assignments.
• Attend weekly online classes – on time.
• Complete assignments and keep work organized in a binder/notebook for ES to check.
• Each student comes to class prepared with working audio to participate and learn with the proper materials, including orally participating in discussions and answering questions.
• Please read and comply with the CWCS Truancy Policy. See the link below.
• Read the syllabus and follow the CW Code of Conduct/Plagiarism Policy. See the link below.

 

ES Responsibilities:

• Sign up students for Developmental class in Canvas.
• Provide progress reports to the instructor each quarter.
• Check student’s work at each Learning Record meeting to ensure completion. They will be keeping their printed work in either a binder or handwritten in a notebook.
• Support the parent with any questions about Canvas, how to navigate, enter class, and locate important information on class Canvas page.
• Contact the instructor if the student is struggling or having difficulties in class or with the material.
• Ensure the student's device and microphone is working properly and help them resolve any technology issues that prevent the student from participating.

 

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Will teach class three days a week for 16 weeks.
• Assign unfinished class work for homework or lessons in iReady.
• Answer any questions from the student or parent who needs additional support.
• Respond within 24 hours to calls/emails.
• Give ES and Parents feedback on attendance or participation issues.

Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy,  Bullying, Plagiarism & Truancy policies. (Bullying is towards the end of the list) School Policies.  CWCS provides their teachers annual online training modules on Bully Prevention and Awareness.  

 

CW Truancy Policy link:  

https://www.connectingwaters.org/truancypolicy

 

*PLEASE NOTE: Assignments are subject to change. The pacing and assignments of this course will greatly depend on student needs as it is a personalized intervention program.  Refer the homepage each week for up-to-date and detailed assignments. 

 

 

Reading Course Outcomes:  Students will 1) recall key ideas and details; 2) use craft and structure; 3) use integration of knowledge and ideas in informational text and literature; and 4) acquire vocabulary and use the conventions of standard English usage, grammar and mechanics.

 

 

Grading for High School Credit

 

Attendance	50%
Participation	50%
**if class is missed, students can complete and pass (70% or better,)  1 iReady lesson.	TBD

 

100	A+
92-99	A
90-91	A-
88-89	B+
82-87	B
80-81	B-
78-79	C+
72-77	C
70-71	C-
68-69	D+
62-67	D
60-61	D-
Below 60	F

 

 Pacing Guides Links:

 

iReady Reading

R1 Pacing Guide-Reading

R2 Pacing Guide-Reading

Y1 Pacing Guide-Reading

Y2 Pacing Guide-Reading

G1 Pacing Guide-Reading

G2 Pacing Guide-Reading