Reading Class Syllabus and Rules Name__________________ Date_____________________
Language! Reading Class – This is a comprehensive reading program that meets every day, all year.
Text: Language! Book D Reading Curriculum
(Your son/daughter completed Book B/C in the seventh grade or tested out of books A, B, C.)
Unit 19: Go With Speed
Unit 20: Play On
Unit 21: Join the Family
Unit 22: Solve the Puzzle
Unit 23:
Unit 24: Have a Dream
Each unit is composed of 10 lessons. Each lesson will consist of 6 parts which will be completed over two class periods:
Step 1: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Step 2: Word Recognition and Spelling
Step 3: Vocabulary and Morphology
Step 4: Grammar and Usage
Step 5: Listening and Reading Comprehension
Step 6: Speaking and Writing
Materials (provided):
1. Student notebook and folder
2. Guided notes
3. Interactive text (e.g., workbook)
4. Language! Book D text
Method of Assessment:
Reading comprehension end-of-story questions
Writing assignments (rubric)
Progress monitoring tests and Content Mastery tests
End-of-year Summary Assessment (cumulative)
Class Rules
1. Be respectful.
2. Be prepared.
3. Follow directions.
4. Treat everyone and their property with respect.
If your student misses class for any reason, he or she may see meduring homeroom or
at the end of the school day.
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I have read and understand the expectations of this class.
Student Signature: __________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s email:_____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s phone numbers: (Please * preferred contact)
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Thank you,
Miss High