READ 180-SYLLABUS

READ 180 is the leading blended learning intervention program building reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and writing skills for struggling students in Grades 4 and up. READ 180 is designed to provide personalized, purposeful instruction to accelerate reading success. It provides individualized digital experiences that engage students and ensure the mastery of critical reading skills

 

SUPPLES
Teacher-provided materials:

• Folders

• Three Ring Binders
• Student Workbooks
• Textbooks, handouts, videos, and other resources will be provided as needed. 
•  Independent Reading Books

Students should bring the following materials to class EVERY DAY:
* Pencil

*Paper

Class Activities
 This is a Connections Class (45 mins)
1.  Students will come in each day and sit in the area they were in at the end of class the previous day

2. Whole Group –Direct instruction to the group about a specific topic (10 minutes)
3. Workbooks
4. Students will complete the (DO NOW) in the back of their workbook.

             At the beginning class, students will complete the “DO NOW” (Warm-up), a

             Language focus activity.               

1.                       
            Once everyone has completed the DO NOW, students will rotate to the next group. 
                           Three Groups (two rotations daily)

               Groups are chosen randomly by the program

• Small Group – Students receive individualized, teacher-led instruction to help them master the skills from the whole-class workshop.
• Student Application (Computer work) – Student will log into the Read 180 website and complete 15-20 mins individualized instruction based of their reading levels.  
• Independent Reading (Classroom Library) – Students will choose, from the bookshelf, any book based on their Lexile Score.  They will keep a Daily Reading Log and record the total number of pages read each day.   

3. 3. Before leaving the classroom

* Students will make sure their area is clean 

* All materials are put back in their original location

 

   Student Application (Computer Work) six zones
1. Explore Zone-Anchor video to build background knowledge

2. Reading Zone-Modeled Reading activity
3. Language Zone-build vocabulary
4. Fluency Zone-fluency skills
5. Writing Zone-strengthen and practice writing skills
6. Success zone-students apply fluency and comprehension skills

 

The program consists of six Workshop. 

 

There are two assessments for each workshop:

1. Interim Workshop Assessment-given at the midpoint of the Workshop

 (formative grade)

1. End of Workshop Assessment-given at the end of the Workshop (Summative Grade)

 Expectations: (Classroom Rules)

1. BE READY TO LEARN
2. EYES FORWARD AND LISTEN
3. RAISE YOUR HAND
4. BE RESPECTFUL
5. SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU
6. SHARE AND TAKE TURNS
7. KEEP HANDS TO YOURSELF
8. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
9. TRY NEW THINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUPS ALWAYS TRANSITION TO THE RIGHT-NO EXCEPTION-SILENT ROATIONS

Transitioning Between Stations 

Each day one student will be the timekeeper.  That student will set their alarm for 15 mins. When that alarm goes off, each student will grab their belongings and wait for the signal to move to next station.  

Station Work-Students are to remain in their seats and complete all their assignments.

 

Grading:

Weekly: (Formative)

Computer Application Time

Five Zones

Independent Reading Comprehension Activities

 

Summative:

Overall Segment Grade

End of Workshop Grade

 

No food are drinks are allowed

 

 

There are several small celebrations throughout the year to acknowledge the student’s hard work and success. 

 

Reading Strategies:

Building Fluency

Choral Reading

Close Reading

Oral Cloze

Paired Reading

Reading Theater

Reciprocal Teaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By signing this form, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the classroom expectations for Read 180

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