Read 180 Syllabus
Mrs. Nace - Room 239
Email: hnace@cdschools.org
Overview:
Read 180 is an intensive reading intervention program designed to meet the needs of
students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. The program directly
addresses individual needs through adaptive and instructional software, high-interest
literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills. The program starts with
whole-group instruction; then breaks into three small groups that rotate from small-group
instruction, to instructional software, to modeled and independent reading; and ends in a
whole-group wrap-up instruction.
Read 180 includes SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory), the computer-based reading
comprehension test for grades k-12 that assesses reading level and provides a Lexile®
score for every student. With SRI, you can easily measure reading progress throughout
the year and guide students to books that will stimulate reading growth.
Read 180 system includes a Scholastic Achievement Manager which will allow for
detailed tracking of student progress and will continually inform teachers of the needs
and growth of each student.
Goals/Purposes:
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SRI Test for Placement:
First students take the SRI test (Scholastic
Reading Inventory), the computer-based reading comprehension test for grades k12 that assesses reading level and provides a Lexile® score for every student.
This can help a reader choose a book at an appropriate level of difficulty. The
Lexile measure also can be used to monitor a reader’s growth in reading ability
over time. The result from the SRI test is how the students are placed in the
Instructional Topic Software and choose their independent books during Modeled
and Independent Reading time.
1. Measure of Reading Comprehension
2. Developmental Scale Score
3. Matches Students to Text
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Whole-Group Instruction: takes place during the first 20 minutes of a
lesson. During this time, students use their rBooks along with direct instruction to
learn reading skills and strategies, vocabulary and work study, and writing and
grammar skills.
Whole-Group Instruction is to help students become better readers through:
1. lessons in grammar, usage, and mechanic that focus on common errors
2. instruction in key writing types that directly relate to students’ reading
3. structured engagement routines that actively involve students in their
learning
4. explicit instruction of important academic vocabulary words and word
study elements
5. teaching and modeling of reading skills and strategies
6. many opportunities to hear models of fluent reading
7. anchor videos and discussions to build background knowledge before
reading.
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Small-Group Instruction: is one of the three rotation groups.
During
this rotation the students use their rBooks and direct instruction with the teacher
to teach, reinforce, and practice skills. Also reviewing and re-teaching of a
specific skill based on individual students’ needs are preformed.
Small-Group Instruction is to help students become better readers through:
1. teaching and modeling of reading skills and strategies
2. explicit instruction of important academic vocabulary words and word
study elements
3. instruction in key writing types that directly relate to students’ reading
4. lessons in grammar, usage, and mechanics that focus on common
errors
5. differentiated instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary and word
study, spelling, comprehension, writing and grammar, and Englishlanguage development
6. fluency assessment and practice
7. structured engagement routines that actively involve students in their
learning
8. practice using academic language in discussions and writing
9. teachers conferences to set goals, check reports, reflect on books, and
review rBook
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The Instructional Topic Software: provides readers with customized
instruction, immediate feedback, and individualized practice to address their
unique reading needs. It collects data based on individual responses and adjusts
instruction to meet each student’s needs in the areas of decoding and phonics,
automatic word recognition, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling.
The system also provides background knowledge and increases motivation.
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Modeled and Independent Reading: builds reading success using
leveled paperbacks and grade-leveled audiobooks. During modeled reading, an
experienced reader demonstrates good reading practices and strategies to a
developing reader. The paperbacks build fluency, expand vocabulary, and
provide practice readers lack.
Modeled and Independent Reading is to help students become
better readers through:
1. leveled reading practice
2. access to grade-level texts
3. think alouds that demonstrate reading skills and selfmonitoring strategies
4. modeled fluent reading
5. opportunities to respond to reading in writing
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Whole-Group Wrap-Up:
end of the lesson – during this time, students
summarize and review skills from Whole-Group and Small- Group Instruction.
Also lead discussions about Topic Software videos, facilitate books talks, and
review procedures.
Whole-Group Wrap-Up is to help students become better readers through
1. reviewing skills
2. discussing books and videos
3. recognizing success
4. reflecting on the day through writing
Course Requirements and Scoring:
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Actively participate in all aspects of the Read 180 Program without interfering in
other students’ learning environment.
Meet all individual requirements for each rotation along with the skills for each
group (whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, instructional software,
independent/modeled reading, and whole-group wrap-up): reading, phonology,
word study, vocabulary, writing, listening, spelling, fluency, and comprehension
skills.
Placement test (SRI), rBooks tests for Whole/Small Group Instruction, master
each zone in the Instructional Software, and fill-out worksheets for each
paperback and audio book along with book tests to assess comprehension.
3 Groups Rotating Every 20 Minutes
Middle 60 min
First 20 min
Whole-Group Instruction
(workbook: rBook)
20 minutes
Last 5 min
Small Group
Instruction
Instructional
software
60
minutes
Modeled and
Independent
Reading
Whole-Group Wrap-Up
(review/summarize)
5 minutes