SYLLABUS
READING/ENGLISH: LANGUAGE!
LEVELS C/D
Ms. Werts
THE RULES
1. PROMPT
I am in the classroom and in my seat when the bell rings.
I turn in my work on time.
2. PREPARED
I bring my materials to class.
I do my homework assignments.
I dress appropriately.
3. POLITE
I raise my hand before I speak.
I listen and speak respectfully to staff members and classmates.
I allow others to express their opinions and beliefs.
I respect others’ personal space.
4. PRODUCTIVE
I participate actively in class.
I work with my team members in group assignments.
I complete my class assignments.
5. PROUD
I take pride in my work, my school and myself.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE 1: TSWBAT will recognize that words are composed of
phonemes and syllables.
OBJECTIVE 2: TSWBAT use sound –to-letter correspondences to build
words and letter units.
OBJECTIVE 3: TSWBAT link meaning to words they can read and spell.
They will build vocabulary through reading.
OBJECTIVE 4: TSWBAT learn that word function and arrangement in a
sentence create meaning, contributing to comprehension and
clear written communication.
OBJECTIVE 5: TSWBAT read multiple text selections from different genres
to develop fluency, build background, learn vocabulary, and
increase comprehension.
OBJECTIVE 6: TSWBAT use ideas and content from the text selections as
the basis for writing.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Everyday for class, you are required to have:
 Notebook
 Pen/pencil
 Homework assignments
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
1. Enter the classroom before the late bell and pick up your materials from
the back counter. Materials include: notebook, student text, student
interactive text.
2. Report to your seat immediately after picking up materials.
3. Come prepared with appropriate materials to class.
4. Read the overhead or chalkboard to begin the bell ringer.
5. Follow any additional directions that Ms. Werts gives to you for a specific
assignment.
6. No passes will be given the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of class.
7. Passes will only be given for emergencies.
8. If you have a pass to leave the room, you must sign out on the clipboard
before leaving.
CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATE
BEHAVIOR/TARDINESS
1st offense: warning , loss of daily participation points, phone call home
2nd offense: warning , loss of daily participation points, phone call home
3rd offense: referral to administration, phone call home
SYLLABUS
1. You are required to keep a notebook of assigned activities, bell ringer/in
class activities. These will be graded throughout each nine week grading
period.
2. You will be given section and unit tests. The unit tests evaluate, spelling,
Comprehension, writing, grammar, word recognition and vocabulary.
3. You will be required to complete several projects over the course of the
school year.
4. You will have homework assignments that are required to be completed
and turned in.
5. There will be one midterm and one final exam during the school year.
6. Additionally, each grading period has a participation grade of 45 points.
Your overall school attendance, participation, preparedness, timelines,
and productivity in class is included in this participation grade.