Periods 1, 2, 4, 5
OBJECTIVE: Students will attempt a reading probe to become more fluent (fluency)
OBJECTIVE: Students will use notecards as a way to identify the main idea in each paragraph of the Lesson 1 story titled "How a Comet was Discovered" (they will put what they think are the paragraph's three most important words on one side of the notecard while drawing a picture of the paragraph's main idea on the other side of the notecard). Students will then report their findings to the rest of the class
Period 3
Grade level assembly
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monday, August 31
Periods 1, 2, 4, 5
OBJECTIVE: Students will use the remediation program known as Read-On to work on the FCAT skills in which they are weak
Period 3
OBJECTIVE: Students will attempt a reading probe as a way to become more fluent (fluency)
OBJECTIVE: Students will use notecards as a way to identify the main idea in each paragraph of the Lesson 1 story titled "How a Comet was Discovered" (they will put what they think are the paragraph's three most important words on one side of the notecard while drawing a picture of the paragraph's main idea on the other side of the notecard). Students will then report their findings to the rest of the class
OBJECTIVE: Students will use the remediation program known as Read-On to work on the FCAT skills in which they are weak
Period 3
OBJECTIVE: Students will attempt a reading probe as a way to become more fluent (fluency)
OBJECTIVE: Students will use notecards as a way to identify the main idea in each paragraph of the Lesson 1 story titled "How a Comet was Discovered" (they will put what they think are the paragraph's three most important words on one side of the notecard while drawing a picture of the paragraph's main idea on the other side of the notecard). Students will then report their findings to the rest of the class
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Friday, August 28
Periods 1-5
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the vocabulary words necessary to understand lesson 1 in the "Topics for the Restless" textbook (quiz)
OBJECTIVE: Students will practice Silent Sustained Reading as a way to become more fluent (SSR, 30 minutes)
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the vocabulary words necessary to understand lesson 1 in the "Topics for the Restless" textbook (quiz)
OBJECTIVE: Students will practice Silent Sustained Reading as a way to become more fluent (SSR, 30 minutes)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Thursday, Aug. 27
Periods 1-5
OBJECTIVE: Students will read with a partner as a way to become more fluent (fluency #1 from the Jamestown book)
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the necessary background knowledge to understand Lesson 1 in the "Topics for the Restless" book (United Streaming video)
OBJECTIVE: Students will listen as the instructor reads Lesson 1 (teacher lead read)
ALSO ...
1. Fluency chart is due Friday, October 16
OBJECTIVE: Students will read with a partner as a way to become more fluent (fluency #1 from the Jamestown book)
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the necessary background knowledge to understand Lesson 1 in the "Topics for the Restless" book (United Streaming video)
OBJECTIVE: Students will listen as the instructor reads Lesson 1 (teacher lead read)
ALSO ...
1. Fluency chart is due Friday, October 16
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 26
Periods 1-5
OBJECTIVES: Students will present Venn diagrams as a way to get to know each other
OBJECTIVES: Students will use Read-On to practice the FCAT skills in which they are weak
1. Venn diagram presentations
2. Read-On
OBJECTIVES: Students will present Venn diagrams as a way to get to know each other
OBJECTIVES: Students will use Read-On to practice the FCAT skills in which they are weak
1. Venn diagram presentations
2. Read-On
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Objective: Students will apply strategies to preview text while also learning new vocabulary.
Objective: Students will understand rules & expectations; students will complete a Venn diagram as a way for their peers to learn more about them; students will use strategies to understand words and text.
Activities: Syllabus handouts, rules overhead; class discussion regarding reading attitudes; student information sheets; completion of VIS sheets, completion of Venn diagram.
Board Note: How do I preview a text?
What vocabulary do I need for this text?
Activities: Using Restless page 8, students preview vocabulary. Using VIS chart, students complete word, definition, part of speech, sentence and picture.
As a class, students discuss & complete page 8.
Students make predictions about text using vocab. Title, pictures, captions & footnotes.
Students are informed of vocab. Test on Friday.
Students must bring a book for SSR on Friday.
Closure: Answer Board Note question in notebooks..
Evaluation: Notebook checks/test.
Standards: LA.A.1.4.2
ELL/ESE strategies: Graphic organizer for vocab./preferential seating, groupwork.
1. magnate: powerful or important person (N): Donald Trump is considered a magnate. Donald Trump is considered a powerful or important person.
2. scanning: looking at with great care. (V): Scanning text prior to reading it is very important. Looking at text with great care prior to reading is very important.
3. nocturnal: occurring at night (adj): Some animal's feeding patterns are nocturnal. Some animal's feeding patterns are nocturnal.
4. diffuse: spread out (V): Security was called to diffuse the fight. Security was called to spread the fight out.
5. resolve: break into parts (V): I had to pay an attorney to resolve my divorce. I had to pay an attorney to break my divorce into parts.
6. meridian: highest point (N): Men come to their meridian at various periods of their lives.
7. prime: best (adj): Uncle Luke's in Manhattan only sells prime beef. Uncle Luke's in Manhattan only sells the best beef.
8. entertain: consider (v): I only entertained the thought of letting my brother move in with me. I only considered the thought of letting my brother move in with me.
9. contention: claim or belief (N): Is it your contention that UFOs exist? Is it your claim or belief that UFOs exist?
10. fathom: understand or comprehend (V): I do not fathom what you are saying. I do not understand or comprehend what you are saying.
ALSO ...
1. Extra credit if you "Dress for Success"
2. Show Code video to third period class
3. Reiterate cellphone policy since there has been confusion
4. Give out correct phone number since I had it wrong in syllabus
5. Review code book (sections I and II for second period, section III for third period, sections IV and V for fourth period, and sections VI and VII for fifth period)
6. Collect emergency contact form from those who failed to turn it in Monday
7. Distribute hall passes
Objective: Students will understand rules & expectations; students will complete a Venn diagram as a way for their peers to learn more about them; students will use strategies to understand words and text.
Activities: Syllabus handouts, rules overhead; class discussion regarding reading attitudes; student information sheets; completion of VIS sheets, completion of Venn diagram.
Board Note: How do I preview a text?
What vocabulary do I need for this text?
Activities: Using Restless page 8, students preview vocabulary. Using VIS chart, students complete word, definition, part of speech, sentence and picture.
As a class, students discuss & complete page 8.
Students make predictions about text using vocab. Title, pictures, captions & footnotes.
Students are informed of vocab. Test on Friday.
Students must bring a book for SSR on Friday.
Closure: Answer Board Note question in notebooks..
Evaluation: Notebook checks/test.
Standards: LA.A.1.4.2
ELL/ESE strategies: Graphic organizer for vocab./preferential seating, groupwork.
1. magnate: powerful or important person (N): Donald Trump is considered a magnate. Donald Trump is considered a powerful or important person.
2. scanning: looking at with great care. (V): Scanning text prior to reading it is very important. Looking at text with great care prior to reading is very important.
3. nocturnal: occurring at night (adj): Some animal's feeding patterns are nocturnal. Some animal's feeding patterns are nocturnal.
4. diffuse: spread out (V): Security was called to diffuse the fight. Security was called to spread the fight out.
5. resolve: break into parts (V): I had to pay an attorney to resolve my divorce. I had to pay an attorney to break my divorce into parts.
6. meridian: highest point (N): Men come to their meridian at various periods of their lives.
7. prime: best (adj): Uncle Luke's in Manhattan only sells prime beef. Uncle Luke's in Manhattan only sells the best beef.
8. entertain: consider (v): I only entertained the thought of letting my brother move in with me. I only considered the thought of letting my brother move in with me.
9. contention: claim or belief (N): Is it your contention that UFOs exist? Is it your claim or belief that UFOs exist?
10. fathom: understand or comprehend (V): I do not fathom what you are saying. I do not understand or comprehend what you are saying.
ALSO ...
1. Extra credit if you "Dress for Success"
2. Show Code video to third period class
3. Reiterate cellphone policy since there has been confusion
4. Give out correct phone number since I had it wrong in syllabus
5. Review code book (sections I and II for second period, section III for third period, sections IV and V for fourth period, and sections VI and VII for fifth period)
6. Collect emergency contact form from those who failed to turn it in Monday
7. Distribute hall passes
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Monday, August 24
Intensive Reading
Mr. Cooper
Periods 1-5
Objective: Students will understand rules & expectations.
Activities: Syllabus handouts, rules overhead; class discussion regarding reading attitudes; student information sheets.
ACCELERATED READER
1. You cannot read an AR book that has an accompanying movie.
2. You are required to read 75 pages a week (15 pages a night). Extra credit will be given to those students who read extra pages.
3. You will receive daily work grades for bringing your AR book to class.
4. You are only allowed to read AR books. Do not ask for an alternative assessment on a book that is not AR.
5. The AR book you choose to read should be at or above your reading level. For example, if your book level is 5.3 and you read an AR book that is 3.5, then you will receive ZERO credit for having read the book even if you pass the test.
6. You cannot take an AR test on a book that you are studying in another class.
If you choose not to participate in the AR program, then you could fail this course. Please see me if you have any questions about Accelerated Reader.
SYLLABUS
11th Grade Reading
2009-2010
Teacher: Mark Cooper
Phone number: (754) 322-0500 x. 3209
Email: mark.cooper@browardschools.com.
Best time to reach me: between 12:50 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Required materials
1. Folder (with three prongs)
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pencils
4. Pens
5. AR book (bring to school daily for a grade)
The goal of this class is to … :
1. create accurate, fluent and expressive readers
2. empower strategic readers
3. extend reading comprehension
4. develop written expression
5. develop listening comprehension
6. encourage peer interaction
7. extend critical thinking
8. foster a love of reading
The Broward County grading scale is as follows:
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
0-59=F
The following categories will be used to determine grades:
15% FCAT
40% AR: (Students are required to pass one AR test every two weeks – failure to do so could lead to failure from the course)
15% Vocab
15% Impact
15% Readers Theatre
Expectations
Food: Food, including water, must be put away or thrown away before entering class. Failure to do so will result in a detention.
Dress: It is expected that all students will dress properly. Students not dressed properly will be sent to the main office.
IPOD/MP3/CD players, phones, etc.: All devices must be put away. If a student has one of these devices out, security will be called and the device will be confiscated.
Language: It is expected that all students will speak properly. Cursing in class will result in a detention.
Cheating: Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a zero, parental contact, and a referral.
Grooming: Personal grooming should not be done in class. If a student is caught grooming in class, a detention will be issued.
Tardies: Students are expected to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Students not seated and ready to work when the bell rings will be given detentions. Students not in the respective classrooms when the bell rings will be sent to lockout.
Respect: Students are expected to respect themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
Etc.: For additional expectations, see the Code of Student Conduct.
Textbook
We will use three books in this class to help children prepare for the FCAT, including:
1. Preparing for FCAT, Reading
2. Impact 3
3. Topics for the Restless
These books will be available to students during class. However, they can be checked out on a case-by-case basis.
Website
Parents can keep up with student progress (attendance, assignments, etc.) by checking the online version of Pinnacle, which can be accessed through the school website at www.coralspringshigh.org. Parents can also see what students do on a daily basis by checking my teacher website at http:// MrCooper20092010.blogspot.com
LAPTOPS
RULES REGARDING USE OF CSHS LAPTOPS
1. Student work needs to be saved to student folder. Work saved to the laptop will be lost the next time the laptop is restarted.
2. All students will be assigned a laptop. Please see your teacher if you need to use a laptop that is not assigned to you. You are responsible for the laptop you are assigned to. You will be assigned an obligation if your laptop is damaged in any way.
3. Laptops are fragile so please do not touch the screen.
4. The laptops print to the printer on top of the cart only. They will not print to any existing classroom printer. Classroom computers will not print to the laptop cart printer.
5. Do not attempt to remove the ID stickers. Doing so is considered vandalism and disciplinary action will be taken.
6. Any message popping up from Microsoft Anti-spyware should be answered with “OK, allow or ignore” depending on your choices. Any messages popping up asking to update software should be answered with “NO” or “LATER.”
7. Game playing/surfing the ‘Net/listening to music is not allowed on CSHS laptops.
I UNDERSTAND HOW LAPTOPS ARE TO BE USED
I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have read and understand the rules regarding proper use of Coral Springs High School laptops. I understand that if I disobey any of the above rules that I could be 1) assigned a detention and/or referral AND 2) could be assessed a financial obligation that will stay on my permanent record.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SYLLABUS
I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have also read Mr. Cooper’s syllabus and understand what is expected of me,. I also understand what makes up my grade.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________
DATE: __________________________
ALSO ...
(1) Discuss syllabus
(2) Discuss pass policy
(3) Discuss AR
(4) Discuss care of laptops
(5) Discuss homework
(6) Discuss evacuation routes
(7) Discuss what to do if you want to leave when the bell rings
(8) Distribute appropriate forms
(9) Discuss posted signs
(10) Discuss theme of room
(11) Discuss what to do if we receive a visit from a county official
HOMEWORK FOR PERIOD 1
(1) All forms need to be turned in by Monday, Aug. 31. Do not turn the forms in individually. You will receive a grade for turning in your forms on time.
(2) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(4) Buy a three-pronged folder
HOMEWORK FOR PERIODS 2-5
(1) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(2) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Buy a three-pronged folder. You will receive a grade for this.
Mr. Cooper
Periods 1-5
Objective: Students will understand rules & expectations.
Activities: Syllabus handouts, rules overhead; class discussion regarding reading attitudes; student information sheets.
ACCELERATED READER
1. You cannot read an AR book that has an accompanying movie.
2. You are required to read 75 pages a week (15 pages a night). Extra credit will be given to those students who read extra pages.
3. You will receive daily work grades for bringing your AR book to class.
4. You are only allowed to read AR books. Do not ask for an alternative assessment on a book that is not AR.
5. The AR book you choose to read should be at or above your reading level. For example, if your book level is 5.3 and you read an AR book that is 3.5, then you will receive ZERO credit for having read the book even if you pass the test.
6. You cannot take an AR test on a book that you are studying in another class.
If you choose not to participate in the AR program, then you could fail this course. Please see me if you have any questions about Accelerated Reader.
SYLLABUS
11th Grade Reading
2009-2010
Teacher: Mark Cooper
Phone number: (754) 322-0500 x. 3209
Email: mark.cooper@browardschools.com.
Best time to reach me: between 12:50 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Required materials
1. Folder (with three prongs)
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pencils
4. Pens
5. AR book (bring to school daily for a grade)
The goal of this class is to … :
1. create accurate, fluent and expressive readers
2. empower strategic readers
3. extend reading comprehension
4. develop written expression
5. develop listening comprehension
6. encourage peer interaction
7. extend critical thinking
8. foster a love of reading
The Broward County grading scale is as follows:
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
0-59=F
The following categories will be used to determine grades:
15% FCAT
40% AR: (Students are required to pass one AR test every two weeks – failure to do so could lead to failure from the course)
15% Vocab
15% Impact
15% Readers Theatre
Expectations
Food: Food, including water, must be put away or thrown away before entering class. Failure to do so will result in a detention.
Dress: It is expected that all students will dress properly. Students not dressed properly will be sent to the main office.
IPOD/MP3/CD players, phones, etc.: All devices must be put away. If a student has one of these devices out, security will be called and the device will be confiscated.
Language: It is expected that all students will speak properly. Cursing in class will result in a detention.
Cheating: Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a zero, parental contact, and a referral.
Grooming: Personal grooming should not be done in class. If a student is caught grooming in class, a detention will be issued.
Tardies: Students are expected to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Students not seated and ready to work when the bell rings will be given detentions. Students not in the respective classrooms when the bell rings will be sent to lockout.
Respect: Students are expected to respect themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
Etc.: For additional expectations, see the Code of Student Conduct.
Textbook
We will use three books in this class to help children prepare for the FCAT, including:
1. Preparing for FCAT, Reading
2. Impact 3
3. Topics for the Restless
These books will be available to students during class. However, they can be checked out on a case-by-case basis.
Website
Parents can keep up with student progress (attendance, assignments, etc.) by checking the online version of Pinnacle, which can be accessed through the school website at www.coralspringshigh.org. Parents can also see what students do on a daily basis by checking my teacher website at http:// MrCooper20092010.blogspot.com
LAPTOPS
RULES REGARDING USE OF CSHS LAPTOPS
1. Student work needs to be saved to student folder. Work saved to the laptop will be lost the next time the laptop is restarted.
2. All students will be assigned a laptop. Please see your teacher if you need to use a laptop that is not assigned to you. You are responsible for the laptop you are assigned to. You will be assigned an obligation if your laptop is damaged in any way.
3. Laptops are fragile so please do not touch the screen.
4. The laptops print to the printer on top of the cart only. They will not print to any existing classroom printer. Classroom computers will not print to the laptop cart printer.
5. Do not attempt to remove the ID stickers. Doing so is considered vandalism and disciplinary action will be taken.
6. Any message popping up from Microsoft Anti-spyware should be answered with “OK, allow or ignore” depending on your choices. Any messages popping up asking to update software should be answered with “NO” or “LATER.”
7. Game playing/surfing the ‘Net/listening to music is not allowed on CSHS laptops.
I UNDERSTAND HOW LAPTOPS ARE TO BE USED
I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have read and understand the rules regarding proper use of Coral Springs High School laptops. I understand that if I disobey any of the above rules that I could be 1) assigned a detention and/or referral AND 2) could be assessed a financial obligation that will stay on my permanent record.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SYLLABUS
I (please print your first and last name), _________________________________, have also read Mr. Cooper’s syllabus and understand what is expected of me,. I also understand what makes up my grade.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________
DATE: __________________________
ALSO ...
(1) Discuss syllabus
(2) Discuss pass policy
(3) Discuss AR
(4) Discuss care of laptops
(5) Discuss homework
(6) Discuss evacuation routes
(7) Discuss what to do if you want to leave when the bell rings
(8) Distribute appropriate forms
(9) Discuss posted signs
(10) Discuss theme of room
(11) Discuss what to do if we receive a visit from a county official
HOMEWORK FOR PERIOD 1
(1) All forms need to be turned in by Monday, Aug. 31. Do not turn the forms in individually. You will receive a grade for turning in your forms on time.
(2) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(4) Buy a three-pronged folder
HOMEWORK FOR PERIODS 2-5
(1) Bring a book on Friday, Aug. 28 for SSR. You will receive a grade for this.
(2) Make sure that your parent calls me by Friday, Sept. 4. The phone number is (754) 322-0500 x. 3209. You will receive a grade for this.
(3) Buy a three-pronged folder. You will receive a grade for this.
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