1. Doral Academy Open House 2016-2017
Carolina Rudman
6th Grade Reading

2. Course Description and Grading Policy
This course has been structured to teach students different strategies to be successful in reading. Some strategies may include:
Sequence of events
Plot structure
Text elements and features
Making inferences
Venn Diagrams
Students grades will be based as follows:
Tests are 40%
Projects/ Reports are 30%
Quizzes are 20% (which includes Reading Plus)
Classwork/ Homework is 10%

3. What to Expect Group 1: Independent Work based on skill for the week
In this class, instruction is differentiated. Students will be placed in a group according to the student’s deficit based on collected data. When in small groups, the student will receive help in their area of need.
Groups work as follow:
Group 1: Independent Work based on skill for the week
Group 2: Teacher Assisted based on student weakness
Group 3: Group Work/Partner Work
Group 4: Reading Plus

4. A computer based, reading intervention system that helps students establish:
Silent reading fluency
Increase comprehension skills
Expand vocabulary while broadening interests and building knowledge
The students will have to complete two instructional components: SeeReader (Reading) and ReadAround (Vocabulary). 
Reading Plus

5. Students are expected to complete all of their assignments on a weekly basis.
“A” = All assignments completed with green and white checkmarks
“F” = Incomplete or any blue and white checkmarks
Reading Plus

6. Reading Plus reports will be printed on Monday of each week and a quiz grade of an “A” or “F” will be applied based on completion.
A= All assignments completed, in all sections (SeeReader & ReadAround) with % comprehension or higher.
F= Incomplete assignments and/or comprehension below 80%.
Reading Plus Grading

7. Here is the link for all support info: E:
P: 800-READ-PLUS
(ext.1)
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Technical Support

8. Textbook Online Website: www.my.hrw.com Username: crudman7
Password: s7d5t
Textbook Online

9. Wonder by R.J Palacio
6th Grade Novel

10. I will be awarding hours for things donated to the class
I will be awarding hours for things donated to the class. This could include Gift cards or any school supplies. Please make sure you attach a receipt with the student’s name to everything that is being donated in order to receive hours.
Volunteer Hours

11. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Conferences should be scheduled with the counselor or the receptionist.
(305) Middle School