Reading Improvement
Read 180
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Reading Improvement Read 180 Mrs. Novy |
Quote of the Month!
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
~ John Dewey
| Mrs. Novy |
| Classroom: MacArthur 122 | Northlake 213 |
| Phone Number: MacArthur 449-3185 | Northlake 449-3195 |
| E-mail: tnovy@berkeley87.org |
| CLASS INFORMATION READING SKILLS WE ARE LEARNING THIS WEEK |
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| May 14 | May 15 | May 16 | May 17 | May 18 |
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6th Grade- Generate appropriate word choices to respond to a writing prompt. Plan an expository summary using a graphic organizer. Write a first draft of an expository summary. 7th and 8th- Generate appropriate word choices to respond to a writing prompt. Plan an expository summary using a graphic organizer. Write a first draft of an expository summary. |
6th Grade- Use a rubric to assess and then revise writing. Identify correct verb tense. Edit draft to correct spelling and grammar. Use commas in a series correctly. Proofread a writing sample for specific spelling, grammar and usage errors.
7th and 8th- Use a rubric to assess and then revise writing. Identify correct verb tense. Edit draft to correct spelling and grammar. Use commas in a series correctly. Proofread a writing sample for specific spelling, grammar and usage errors. |
6th Grade- Edit first draft of writing to correct spelling, grammar, and commas. Write final draft of paper. 7th and 8th- Edit first draft of writing to correct spelling, grammar, and commas. Write final draft of paper. |
6th Grade- Read to find out about the career of a factory worker. Fill out a job form. Identify and evaluate aspects of a job, including qualifications, prerequisites, and salary. 7th and 8th- Read to find out about the career of a criminology researcher. Analyze data. Identify and evaluate aspects of a job, including qualifications, prerequisites, and salary. |
6th Grade- Practice test-taking strategies: previewing questions. Demonstrate understanding of text selections, vocabulary, and skills. Practice on demand writing by responding to a writing prompt. 7th and 8th- Practice test-taking strategies: previewing questions. Demonstrate understanding of text selections, vocabulary, and skills. Practice on demand writing by responding to a writing prompt. |
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Use reading skills learned in Read 180 while completing homework in other classes. |
Steps To Find...
Main Idea
- The main idea needs to match the topic (title or heading of text).
- It is usually found in the first sentence of a paragraph.
- The main idea has details that support the main idea (examples).
Sequence
- Look for signal words or phrases to help you understand the order of events, for example first, next, soon, after, earlier, and recent.
- Ask yourself, "What was first, next, last?"Review the sequence in your mind.
- If it doesn't make sense, reread it and look for clues you may have missed.
Steps To...
Analyze the Main Character
1. What words are used to describe him or her?
2. Notice the character's actions, thoughts, and words.
3. Notice what other characters say about the character.
4. Think about what you already know about people.
Summarize a Text
1. Find the topic, or what the passage is mostly about.
2. Look for the most important details.
3. Restate the topic and details in a short statement in your own words.
Problem Solution
1. Find the problem or challenge(s).
2. Identify attempts to solve the problem/challenge.
3. Find the solution to the problem.
Signal words or phrases
Problem Solution
drama challenge difficulty answer outcome resolution
situation conflict dilemma issues are solved by
issue solution
Test Taking Strategies
Educated Guess
1. Read all the answer choices. Even if you think the first one is right, read the rest of them too.
2. Cross out the answers you know are wrong. Getting rid of the wrong answers improves your chances of picking the right one.
3. Read the answers that are left. Then reread or skim the text to help you choose your answer.
Answering Fill-in-the-Blank
1. Fill in the first answer choice in the blank. Read the whole sentence and ask yourself does that make sense.
2. Then move on to the next answer choice.
3. Make sure to try all answer choices before choosing the one that fits.
Previewing Questions
1. It is helpful to preview test questions before reading the related passage so that you know what information you're looking for.
2. For example, if a question asks about where someone grew up, you know to look for the name of a place as you read.
Adapted from the Read 180 Program
Favorite Links
Read 180
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/Online
Lexile Levels (Matching readers to text.)
Fun
http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html
http://www.thekidzpage.com/index.html
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
http://www.abcya.com ~new
Log-in ID: berk-wb
Password: wb-berk
http://www.playkidsgames.com ~new
http://learninggamesforkids.com ~new
Hobbies and Collections
http://www.comicbookresources.com/
http://www.diamondfans.com/howto-collect.html
Pets
Sports
Area Libraries
http://www.bellwoodlibrary.org
http://www.northlakelibrary.org
http://www.melroseparklibrary.org
Teen Literature--Sites to find great books!
http://www.champaign.org/teenspace/read_watch_listen/good_teen_books.htm
http://teen.simonandschuster.com
http://www.publicbookshelf.com
http://www.slimekids.com/ ~new
More Sites Coming Soon!
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CLASSROOM RULES 1. Arrive on time and prepared. 2. Stay focused and on task. 3. Follow directions. 4. Respect others and program materials. 5. Keep hands, feet, objects and negative comments to yourself.
Districts 87 Rules of Conduct
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Read 180 is an innovative reading intervention program by Scholastic. In our READ 180 class, your child and I will work together to:
• Build essential literacy skills.
• Bring his or her reading up to grade level.
• Read at least 25 books this year.
• Show your child that he or she can attain reading success.
• Apply those new literacy skills to other subjects such as Social Studies, Math, and Science.
In Read 180 your student will rotate in four areas around the classroom: Whole-Group Instruction, Small-Group Instruction, Modeled and Independent Reading, and Instructional Software.
Great things were once just ideas!
Turn your great ideas into actions.
Read a book!
