Reading
CONTACT:
Teacher
Name |
Phone |
Email |
Grade
Level |
Mrs.
Kaylene Butler |
472-2279 |
|
|
Mrs.
Sally McLane |
472-2278 |
|
|
| Ms. Melanie Vincze |
472-2376 |
mavincze@mpsaz.org |
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS:
Students
are assigned to appropriate level reading courses based
on the reading comprehension score on the previous spring’s
administration of the AIMS test and scores on the Language!
placement test or Gates McGintie Reading test.
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RD17
READING FOR SUCCESS – full year
This is a year long course for students reading below
grade level. Course content aligns with Arizona Academic
Standards and is designed to meet the needs of students
to improve reading skills needed to increase reading
level.
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RD07
POWER READING - one semester
This is a one-semester course required for students
reading near grade level. Course content aligns with
Arizona Academic Standards and includes instruction
in vocabulary and reading comprehension. Critical thinking
skills will also be emphasized in this class.
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RD10
ADVANCED READING - one semester
This is a one-semester course designed for very accelerated
students with good study skills. Course content aligns
with Arizona Academic Standards and emphasizes critical
thinking skills and independent activities.
NOTE: One
semester of reading is required for all students with
no exceptions. An additional semester (full year) is required
for all students who need it. Testing during first semester
determines second semester. Advanced reading students
can also take an additional reading elective, RD24 Mysteries
and More, an upper level elective which emphasizes critical
reading and thinking skills.
8th
Grade:
Placement
will be based on the most recent test scores or Gates MacGinitie
Test score if new to the school.
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RD18
READING FOR SUCCESS- full year
This is a full year course required for students reading
below grade level. Course content aligns with Arizona
Academic Standards and is designed to meet the needs
of students reading below grade level. Instruction is
provided to improve reading skills needed to increase
reading level.
-
RD08
POWER READING - one semester
This is a one-semester course for students reading near
grade level. Course content aligns with Arizona Academic
Standards and includes instruction in vocabulary and
reading comprehension. Critical thinking skills will
be emphasized in the class.
Note:
An upper level reading class (RD24) is offered as an elective
for advanced readers. This course emphasizes critical reading
and thinking skills.
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RD19
READING FOR SUCCESS - one semester 1/2 credit
This is a one-semester class required for students reading
below grade level. Course content aligns with Arizona
Academic Standards and is designed to meet the needs
of students reading below grade level. Instruction is
provided to improve reading skills needed to increase
reading level.
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RD24 MYSTERIES AND MORE- one semester 1/2 credit
Students are placed according to their test scores.
This course is designed for readers who enjoy reading
mysteries, science fiction, adventure and other genre.
Students will further develop reading and thinking skills
through related activities, film and computer technology.
Note: Students in all classes read daily from a student
selected library book. Reading comprehension skills are
taught through short stories, daily logs, read alouds, group
sharing, book projects, computer technology, biographies,
word attack skills, etc.
