Flexible Schedule Reading (80 A)

SPRING 2011 FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE READING (80 A)

CRN # 21156 Instructor: Theresa Love Student Learning Center Office: RC 2/212 Rock Creek, Bldg. 2/212 Voice Mail: (503)614-7418 Web: http://www.pcc.edu/staff/tlove Email: [email protected]

This is your syllabus. It’s your guide for taking this class. READ IT ALL! READ IT OFTEN!

CLASS PREREQUISITES: COMPASS: 44-65

HOW DOES A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE CLASS WORK? The major difference between a flexible schedule class and a traditional classroom is that you will be in class half of the usual course time. Flexible schedule classes consist of a combination of: A) Small group sessions once a week. B) Individual study and lab time in the Student Learning Center C) One-on-one work with the instructor

WHEN DO I COME TO CLASS? Pick one group session only from the following times. This is the one and only session you must come to each week. You will, however, need additional time spent in the SLC Lab, and at home, to complete assignments. DAY: Attendance Policy: Tuesday 1p—2:20p in Bldg. 2 Rm. 212 Student may be expected to withdraw Wednesday 10a—11:20a in Bldg. 2 Rm. 212 from this course or risk receiving a failing EVENING: grade if he or she misses more than Tuesday 4:30p—5:50p in Bldg. 2 Rm. 246 20percent of this class (more than two classes).

WHAT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES WILL I NEED? Vocabulary Skills Workbook Manila folders & Note Paper Independent Reading Project book TBA WHAT DO I DO OUTSIDE OF CLASS? The formula for college classes is to set aside at least two hours of study for every credit you are taking. That means you will need to schedule six hours of independent study each week in addition to our group sessions. You will be accessing on-line links and projects, working in your workbooks, and using the Student Learning Center Lab.

**You will also need to attend one SLC workshop, and schedule one session with a Reading tutor.

LAB IS OPEN: Monday –Thursday: 8a-8p; Friday: 8a-3p; Saturday: 11a-3p. Please log-in on the computer whenever your work in the SLC lab.

WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THIS CLASS? WHAT KIND OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL I You will improve your skills in the following areas: HAVE? • Vocabulary • A vocabulary independent study workbook • Reading Comprehension • TBA Readings • Reading Rate • Exercises, Workshop Activities • Student Success and Technology Skills • Computer based Reading program • Critical Thinking • Videos • Project worksheets • Tutoring • An autobiography or biography HOW WILL I BE GRADED? See Back! ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION, and CONFERENCES 15 POINTS (Includes both class and lab time) TBA READING 15 POINTS VIDEO/INTERNET/TUTORING/WORKSHOP 12 POINTS GUIDED READING 18 POINTS INDEPENDENT READING 15 POINTS VOCABULARY TESTS/FINAL 25 POINTS FINAL EXAM You must pass the final to pass the class regardless of the points you have earned. Special Note #1: This is a college classroom where you will be respected as a college student and adult. The expectation is that you will arrive and leave on time, be respectful of every member of the class, practice academic honesty, avoid personal conversations, avoid studying material other than what is currently being covered, and avoid using cell phones or other electronic equipment or having them visible at any time. Special Note #2: If you have disability and need accommodation, please see me outside of class. PCC students requesting accommodations must provide documentation of disability. To work with Disability Services, 503-977-4341

Special Note #3: It is against college policy for any staff, student, or faculty to engage in harassment or discrimination of any member of the college community based on his/her race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height/weight ratio, or sexual orientation. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS  The left hand box for each week is what we will do in class. The right hand box is what will be due the following week.  Weekly assignments can change based on class needs, so keep track of email and class announcements. WEEK ONE: March 28 – April 1 In class Due For Week Two  Orientation to class  Vocabulary Placement Test: Go to WebEasy link @  PCC Computer Lab access http://www.pcc.edu/staff/tlove to complete placement. DO NOT EMAIL  Complete Gates Comprehension pre-test  Buy the Vocabulary Skills workbook you  Complete Personal Information placed into. Worksheet and turn in to Lynn before you leave the SLC  Read introduction to Vocabulary Workbook (pp1-4). Be ready to discuss introduction in  Learn about WebEasy page and online Vocabulary Placement Test class.  For computer lab access, complete PCC computer lab orientation or update your current account  Get PCC Student Photo I.D. card in person in Bldg. 9  Reply to my email on MyPCC ☺ Notes:

WEEK TWO: April 4 - 8 (Last week to drop with a refund) In class Due For Week Three  Sign up for Week Three instructor  Study Vocabulary Workbook for Unit 1 conference – Basic weekly schedule Test (Ch. 1-6) Complete Online Exercises Ch. 1-5 (Print  Video #500: Reading Improvement results and attach to Unit 1 Test when you Project take it in class Week 3)  Using Vocabulary Workbook  Video #500: Reading Improvement Project Independent Study Program  Go to Week Three instructor conference  Vocabulary Workbook Pre-test (DIFFERENT “TEST” THAN WEEK – Complete Basic Weekly Schedule Long ONE WEBEASY PLACEMENT) Term and Short Term Goals handout and bring to conference

Notes: WEEK THREE: April 11 – 15 In class Due For Week Four  TBA Reading # 1  TBA Reading # 1

 Working with Tutors!  Complete (RPA) Reading Placement Course expectation: 1 session Assessment

 Attend 1 SLC Workshop  Begin Studying for Vocabulary Unit 2 Test(Ch 7-12) for Week 5  Introduce Guided Reading

 Visiting Author?

 Take Unit 1 Test (Ch 1-6)

Notes:

WEEK FOUR: April 18 - 22 (Last Week To Drop No Refund) In class Due For Week Five  Note Taking/Annotation  Visit the Library

 Introduce Independent Reading  Select Book – Bring to Class Project  Study Vocabulary Workbook for  Library Tour/Book Search Unit 2 Test (Ch. 7-12) Complete Online Exercises Ch. 7-11 (Print results and attach to Unit 2 test when you take it in class Week 5)

 Complete three Guided Reading passages (Reading Plus)

Notes: WEEK FIVE: April 25 – April 29 (April 26th Inservice no classes from 8-4pm) In class Due For Week Six  Reading Activities check-in  Complete three Guided Reading passages

 Share Book Selections  Begin Studying Vocabulary for Unit 3 Test for week 7  Independent Reading Journals  Begin journal entries  TBA Reading # 2  Complete TBA Reading # 2  Take Unit 2 Test (Ch 7-12)

Notes:

WEEK SIX: May 2 - 6 In class Due For Week Seven  Sign up for Week Seven instructor  Go to Week Seven instructor conference conference – Goals/Challenges Bring portfolio of completed assignments worksheet and Challenges/Solutions worksheet to Conference  Guided Reading check-in NOTE: WEEK 7 IS THE LAST WEEK TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS FROM WEEK 1-6

 Complete three Guided Reading passages

 Study Vocabulary Workbook for Unit 3 Test (Ch. 13-18) Complete Online Exercises Ch. 13-17 (Print results and attach to Unit 3 Test when you take in class Week 7)

 Continue journal entries Notes:

 REMINDER: AS OF WEEK SEVEN, THERE IS NOW A VOCABULARY UNIT TEST EACH WEEK WEEK SEVEN: May 9 - 13 In class Due For Week Eight  Instructor conference MID-TERM GRADE  Complete three more Guided Reading passages  Paul Halloran – Advisor (extra credit advising conferences)  Continue journal entries

 Video #580: Managing Stress  Study Vocabulary Workbook for Unit 4 Remember – “Stressed” spelled backwards Test (Ch. 19-24) is “Desserts” ☺ Complete Online Exercises Ch.19-23 (Print results and attach to Unit 4 test when you  TBA Reading # 3 take it in class week 7)

 Take Unit 3 Test (Ch. 13-18)  Watch Video #580: Managing Stress complete worksheet

 Complete TBA Reading # 3 Notes:

 REMINDER: WEEK SEVEN IS THE LAST WEEK TO TURN IN WORK ASSIGNED WEEKS ONE THROUGH SIX  Last week to drop classes with a “W” WEEK EIGHT: May 16 - 20 In class Due For Week Nine  Workshop: Final project for  Complete three more Guided Reading Independent Reading passages

 Take Unit 4 Test (Ch. 19-24)  Study for Vocabulary Unit Test 5 (Ch. 25-30)  Independent Reading Project Check-in Complete on-line exercises Ch. 25-29 (Print results and attach to Unit Test #5 when you take it in class Week 9)

 Bring journal entries to class

Notes: WEEK NINE: May 23 – 27 In class Due For Week Ten  Independent Reading Project  Complete all 18 Guided Reading at 70% or Workshop better

 Final Exam Check-in  Independent Reading Project

 Take Unit Test 5 (Ch. 25-30)  Study and review vocabulary for FINAL EXIT EXAM Notes:

WEEK TEN: May 30 – June 3 (May 30th Closed for Memorial Day) In class  SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL EXIT CONFERENCES

 FINAL EXAM (VOCABULARY AND COMPREHENSION EXIT POST-TESTS)

Come to the session that is most convenient

Tuesday, May 31 1p – 3p Tuesday, May 31 4p- 6p Wednesday, June 1 10a – 12p

NOTE: ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE TIME YOU TAKE YOUR FINAL.

Notes:

WEEK ELEVEN: June 6- 10 In Class  COME TO EXIT CONFERENCES

 GET GUIDED READING REPORTS

NOTE: FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED IN MY PCC BY THE END OF WEEK ELEVEN WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION (1 pt.) and INSTRUCTOR CONFERENCES (15pts) Week 1______Week 6______Week 3______(2pt.) Week 2______Week 7______Week 7______(2pt.) Week 3______Week 8______Week 11______(1pt.) Week 4______Week 9______Week 5______Week 10_____

VOCABULARY UNIT TESTS/FINAL (25pts.) TBA READINGS (10pts.) UNIT 1______SELECTION #1______UNIT 2______SELECTION #2______UNIT 3______UNIT 4______UNIT 5______FINAL ______(10pts.)

VIDEOS/INTERNET/TUTORING/WORKSHOP (12pts.) VIDEO #500______(3pts.) READING TUTOR ____ (3pts.) VIDEO #580______(3pts.) SLC WORKSHOP ____(3pts.)

INDEPENDENT READING (15pts.) GUIDED READING______(18pts.) JOURNALS______Complete eighteen at 70% or better WRITTEN REVIEW______

LAB HOURS LOG_____(5pts)

Advising Conference (extra credit) ______(2pts.)

ATTENDANCE/CONFERENCES ______(15) VOCABULARY TESTS/FINAL ______(25) TBA READINGS ______(15) VIDEO/INTERNET/TUTORING/WORKSHOP ______(12) GUIDED READING ______(18) INDEPENDENT READING ______(15) LAB HOURS LOG ______(5) EXTRA CREDIT ADVISING CONF ______(2)

TOTAL ______