BELLE VERNON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL SYLLABUS OUTLINE

**This syllabus is subject to change**

Course Name:

Title I Reading

Grade:

3

1.)

Course Description:

This class is a supplemental reading class for Title I reading students.  Students are seen both

in and out of their reading class.  These students will receive additional assistance with their reading

materials during this class time.  They have direct instruction in content reading, specific reading skills,

study skills, and test preparation.

2.)

Learning Standards:

1.1

Learning to Read Independently

1.2

Learning to Read Critically in all Content Areas

1.3

Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature

3.)

Student Objectives:

1.1.3     Learning to Read Independently

v

[Before Reading] [i] Identify the purposes and types of text (e.g., literature, information)

before reading.

v

Preview the text formats (e.g., title, headings, chapters and table of contents).

v

[During Reading] [u] Use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes,

and suffixes), syllabications, picture and context clues to decode and understand new

words during reading.

v

Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies (e.g., predict, revise predictions,

reread, use text organization including headings, graphics, and charts, and adjust reading

rate).

v

Acquire a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words (e.g., antonyms,

synonyms, categories of words).  Use a dictionary when appropriate.

v

Understand the meaning of and use correctly new vocabulary learned in various subject

areas.

v

[After Reading] [d] Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both

fiction and nonfiction text.

v

Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading.

1.2.3     Reading Critically in All Content Areas

v

Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all

academic areas.

v

Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.

v

Produce work in at least one literary genre that follows the conventions of the genre.

1.3.3     Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature

v

Read and understand works of literature.

v

Identify literary elements in stories describing characters, setting, and plot.

v

Identify literary devices in stories (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, personification).

v

Identify the structures in poetry (e.g., pattern books, predictable books, [and] nursery

rhymes.

v

Identify the structures in drama (e.g., dialogue, story enactment, acts [and] scenes).

v

Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction[,] including poetry and drama.

4.)

Course Text:

The following materials are used as needed:

v  Houghton-Mifflin

v  Soar to Success

v  Lightspan Adventure/Playstations

v  PSSA related materials

v  etc. etc. etc…

v  Teacher made materials

v  Varied commercial materials

5.)

Major Units or Themes:  (Include the following)

v     Align with classroom themes and/or units

v     PSSA practice and preparation

6.)

Teaching Methods:

v     Direct Instruction

v     Learning Stations

v     Computer Aided Instruction

v     Collaborative Learning

v     Teacher Modeling

v     Cooperative Learning

v     Learning Games

v     Small Group Instruction

7.)

Assessment:

v     Pretest (September)

1.  Vocabulary

2.  Comprehension

3.  Writing

v     Benchmark (January)

1.  Vocabulary

2.  Comprehension

3.  Writing

v      Posttest (May)

1.  Vocabulary

2.  Comprehension

3.  Writing

v     Classroom Teacher/Student Survey

v     Gates MacGinitie Standardized Test