Course Syllabus
Reading/Special
Education/Resource
7th, 8th, and 9th grade
Spanaway Junior High
Nancy Luhman
Course Description: This is a reading class for 7th, 8th, and
9th graders with specialized instruction for students with
Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s). We will be
working hard to improve reading levels using the SRA Corrective
Reading Curriculum. This is a lab class, and all work must be
done during class. Therefore, good attendance is
imperative. In order for students to improve their
reading skills it is highly suggested that they fit in 20 min. of
reading at home each day. You can do this in a variety of
ways such as having your child read aloud to you, reading silently,
and reading together.
Course Goals and Objectives
EALR 1: The student understands and uses different skills and
strategies to read.
1.1 The student will use word
recognition skills and strategies to read and comprehend
text.
1.2 The student will use
vocabulary (word meaning) strategies to comprehend text.
1.3 The student will build
vocabulary through wide reading.
1.4 The student will apply word
recognition strategies to read fluently.
EALR 2: The student understands the meaning of what is
read.
2.1 The student will
demonstrate evidence of reading comprehension.
2.2 The student will understand and
apply knowledge of text components to
comprehend text.
2.3 The student will
expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and
synthesizing information and ideas in
literacy and informational and literary
text.
2.4 The student will think
critically and analyze author’s use of language, style,
purpose and perspective
in informational literary text.
EALR 3: The student reads different materials for a variety of
purposes.
3.1 The student will
read to learn new information.
3.2 The student will
read to perform a task.
3.3 The student will
read for career application.
3.4 The student will
read for literary/narrative experience in a variety of genres.
EALR 4: The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve
reading.
4.1 The student
will assess reading strengths and need for improvement.
4.2 The student
will develop interests and share reading experiences.
Class Rules
1. Be on
Time.
2. Be
prepared.
3. Follow
directions.
4. Do your
assignments.
5. Show respect
for yourself and others.
Grading Scale:
100% - 95%
= A
79.4% - 76.5% = C+
94.9% - 89.5% =
A–
76.4 % - 73.5% = C
89.4% – 86.5% =
B+
73.4% - 69.5% = C-
86.4% - 83.5% =
B
69.4% - 66.5% = D+
83.4% - 79.5% =
B-
66.4% - 59.5% = D
Below 59.5
% = F
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