Syllabus
2007-2008
Reading Mastery/Decoding C
Mr. Lewis
Room 19
The objective of this course is to improve comprehension skills and other literary skills,
such as increased vocabulary, through reading and other related practices.
The goal of this course is to complete one lesson every two days, according to the
procedures established in the Direct Instruction program.
Students will complete exercises in textbooks, workbooks and skillbooks. (Skillbooks
are used in RM6 only.)
Periods 1 & 6, Decoding C classes, will begin their exercise at lessons 90 and 100
respectively. Period 3, the RM6 class, will begin at lesson 1.
Textbooks (3) – Reading Mastery VI or Decoding C, Rainbow Edition published by
McGraw-Hill
Supplies
Pens, blue or black and red; Pencils, at least two (2); Composition Book; Scissors
Class Rules
1. Students will come to class on time and prepared.
2. Students will remain seated unless otherwise instructed
3. Students will raise their hands and be recognized before commenting.
4. Pay attention!
5. Respect all personal rights and property rights
Grading
Individual Work ……………….….
Check outs/Tests ……………….…
Participation ………….……………
Total ………………………………
70%
20%
10%
100%
Citizenship: Grades will be evaluated using the rubric below. Consistent exhibition of a behavior may
warrant the corresponding evaluation.
E = Excellent
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Student exhibits exemplary behavior; no
disciplinary
actions taken
Always follows school and classroom
rules/expectations
Listens politely and demonstrates respect to others
Actively participates in class most of the time
Socializes well with others most of the time
S = Satisfactory
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Student exhibits good behavior; few to no
disciplinary actions taken
Consistently follows school and classroom
rules/expectations
Participates in class Gets along with others some
of the time
N = Needs Improvement
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Students exhibits inappropriate behavior
Inconsistently follows school and classroom
rules/expectations
Occasional disciplinary actions taken
Infrequent participation in class
U = Unsatisfactory
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Student exhibits unacceptable behavior
Frequent disciplinary actions taken
Does not participate
Does not get along with others
Please note that citizenship grades are
reported at the middle and end of the quarter
via progress report and report card.
Violation of classroom rules will result in the following progression of consequences:
1St offense – verbal warning
2Nd offense – call/note to parents
3Rd offense – referral to counselor
4Th offense – referral of student to PPO
5Th offense – parent/teacher conference
Major offenses will follow established school procedure.
For consumption in class, students are allowed to bring only bottled water.
Thank you,
Approved by:
Mr. Bernard K. Lewis
GPSS Licensed/Certified Language Instructor
Ms. Marcia Martir
Assistant Principal, Curriculum