Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School

Intensive Reading Syllabus/Contract

2009-2010

A. COURSE TITLE: Intensive Reading

B. COURSE LEVEL: Grade 10
C. INSTRCUTOR: Ms. Hawkins Room: 304
D. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Presents student with reading strategies and instruction on applying the reading process effectively, constructing meaning
from a wide range of texts, understanding the common features of a variety of literary texts, and responding critically to
nonfiction (mainly informational text), fiction, poetry, and drama.

E. COURSE OBJECTIVES/CONTENT:
After completing Intensive Reading, student should be able to:
a. Build vocabulary through wide reading, context clues, structural analysis, and use of reference tools.
b. Develop knowledge of literary genres and aspects of author’s purpose.
c. Analyze literary elements for the contribution to meaning in texts.
d. Respond critically and effectively to text for various purposes.
e. Develop the knowledge and mastery of the Florida Sunshine State Standards.
f. To increase reading performance on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)
g. Apply the following reading strategies effectively during the reading process:

1. Problem solving unknown words 7. Monitoring comprehension

2. Activating prior knowledge 8. Developing phrasing and fluency
3. Making, revising, confirming 9. Using varied print features in texts
predictions 10. Understanding complex sentences
4. Clarifying, Predicting, Questioning, 11. Adjusting rate for different genres and
Summarizing different purpose
5. Understanding text structure 12. Analyzing the author’s purpose
6. Retelling, Inferring, Synthesizing 13. Comparing and contrasting

A. COURSE GRADING:

Grades are cumulative through the end of each grading period and will be based on each student’s personal effort and
performance. Class work and notes should be kept in your notebook, which will be reviewed, once each semester and graded
for neatness, completeness, and organization. Student will be allowed to make up assignments if their absence is excused.

Category Value% Navigator

Tests 20% Reading Plus 10%

Quizzes 15% Class Notebook 10%

Class work 10%

Home Learning 15%

Class Participation 5%

Jamestown Reading 15%

 Grades: Numerical Value

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F 0-59%

B. TEXTS READING PROGRAM(S): Jamestown Reading Navigator

Florida FCAT Reading Coach Reading Plus
McDougal Littell The Language of Literature

C. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/STRATEGIES
i.
1. Direct Instruction 6. Jamestown Reading Navigator
2. Class Lectures and demonstrations 7. Variety of resources
3. Formal/Informal assessment measures
4. Collaborative teaching/learning A.
B. STUDENT SUPPLIES (MANDATORY)
5. Individual and small group
presentations

Book Bag Pencils and sharpener

(2) 1-inch 3 Ring Binder (with dividers) Ink Pens (Blue or Black)
Notebook Paper

C. CLASSROOM RULES
1.Be on-time and prepared for learning.
2.Respectful attitude towards peers, teacher, and self.
3.Complete all assignments honestly, neatly, and timely.
4.Responsible for keeping classroom environment orderly and conducive for learning and teaching.
5.Absolutely no eating, chewing gum, or drinking.
6.Cell phones must be kept on vibrate or silent and kept in pocket or book bag.

A. ATTENDANCE POLICY
Excessive absences and or lateness will affect your grade. You are expected to be present, prompt, and participate in all class
activities. All absences require an admit from the attendance office in order to be excused, unless absence is school related.
In such cases, the absences should be pre-approved with a fieldtrip form from the club or team sport. No credit will be given
for more than 10 Unexcused Absences in one school year.

B. PARENT RESPONSIBLITIY

For the safety, protection, welfare and proper behavior in class of your
child:

1. Please do not text child during class time. This becomes a major
classroom distraction that keeps child off task.
2. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is sick.
3. Please call the office for any emergencies.
 4. Please make sure student leaves home wearing uniform.
5. Please make appointment to meet with teacher
6. Please keep track of child’s progress via school website.
7. If you have any questions keep in close touch with me via email
hawkins@dadeschools.net or contact me at (305) 919-2000 and leave
a message. The fastest way to get me is through my email address.

I acknowledge the receipt of this syllabus/contract and have

reviewed the contents with my parents/guardians.
Student Signature ________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________

Email Address __________________________________________________