Course Syllabus

Course Description / Overview:

This summers Perfecting Reading Skills class will be separated into various sections that will be completed online, using at-home packets, and through discussion during class time on the Canvas platform. Each day starts off with a warm-up activity focusing on analyzing different elements of the book we are reading in class. This year, the book I have chosen is the classic novel Animal Farm by George Orwell. We will read and discuss our book in class every day using various writing exercises to deepen students understanding. I will add a new comprehension strategy each day, and we will be completing graphic organizers that zone in on elements including analyzing character development, identifying themes then finding evidence from the text to support them, summarizing, compare and contrast, making inferences, and picking out the main ideas vs. details in the text. They will be completing Comprehension Worksheets and practicing simple techniques to reinforce comprehension. In Week 2, students will be  writing and submitting a theme paper online which I will provide feedback for. OFKs will supply all packets, and the novel, which you will pick up at Ohlone College before classes start. As you can see, we have a packed schedule, and I’m looking forward to teaching on this platform with your children this summer! If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at tru_blu@icloud.com. Thank you- Laurie Adams

 

Class Goals/Outcomes:

  • To determine the story Theme by creating detailed character sketches, analyzing the plot, and providing specific evidence to back it up.
  • To Reinforce proven and accepted techniques for understanding and connecting to literature so students can learn to analyze and connect to what they are reading.
  • To present literature students may not regularly read, and encourage them to read for their own enjoyment so they keep their mind active and learning.

 

Course Outline:

Day 1 Welcome/ Review class and expectations/ Introduce 1st Comprehension Strategy / Activity/ Reading Ch. 1 and 2, discuss/ Worksheets
Day 2 Warm-Ups/Questions/ 2nd Strategy/ Activity/ Read Ch. 3 and 4, discuss/ Worksheets
Day 3 Warm-Ups/Questions/ 3rd Strategy/ Activity/ Read Ch. 5, discuss/ Worksheets
Day 4 Warm-Ups/ Questions/ 4th Strategy/ Activity/ Read Ch. 6, discuss/ Worksheet/ 
Day 5 Warm-Ups/ 5th Strategy / Activity/ Read Ch. 7, discuss/ Worksheets
Day 6 Warm-Ups/Questions/ 6th Strategy/ Read Ch. 8/ Venn Diagram/ 
Day 7 Warm-Ups/ 7th Strategy/ Read Ch. 9/ Theme with evidence/ Students will write a Theme paper online/ 
Day 8 8th Strategy/ Read Ch. 10/ Discuss Theme/ Activity

 

Student Expectations / Classroom Policies:

  • Please be on time to class with all materials at hand- book, pencil/pen, sharpener, packets, and paper or notebook for note taking 
  • Please be respectful of others while in class
  • Students must complete writing assignments using complete sentences
  • Do your best and have fun!

What Should I bring to Class?

  •  Reading book- OFKs provides
  • Work Packets- OFKs provides
  • Pencils, pen, eraser, and a pencil sharpener
  • Lined paper, or notebook for taking notes
  • Highlighter