Welcome to READ 524/EDCI 424 Materials and Methods for Teaching Reading in the Elementary School

Instructor Dr. Kimberly Kimbell-Lopez — Office—WH 111B Textbooks Chapter activities that are completed each week come from this text: Gunning, T.G. (2013). Creating Literacy Instruction for all Students (8 th Ed. or 9 th Ed..) Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. You can get ideas for the center activities from this text: Kimbell-Lopez, K., and Cummins, C. (2010). READ: Seventy Strategies to Support Student Success. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Children’s Books: Curtis, C.P. (2000). The Watsons go to Birmingham New York: Laurel Leaf. Wiles, D. (2005). Freedom Summer. New York: Aladdin.

Questions !!! ◦ It is always better to your questions. This helps me keep a written record of my responses to you. If you do not hear from me within 24 hours during the week, then resend the . Wait 48 hours on the weekend before you resend the .

Dispositions It is your responsibility to… ◦ attend each class session. ◦ be on time for class. ◦ contact the instructor if you miss the class--regardless of whether it is excused or unexcused. ◦ listen when the instructor is talking. ◦ be respectful of other students in the class. ◦ not text or talk on your cell phone during class. ◦ turn your cell phone on “silent” or “vibrate”-wait until a break to check your messages! ◦ not use your laptop or computer to do work unrelated to the class. ◦ to complete all required projects and activities. ◦ to turn in assignments on time.

Important Notes NOTICE #1: Beginning Fall Quarter 2007, course major assignments, or signature pieces, will be evaluated via the TaskStream web-based toolset and assessment system. All educator preparation programs, both undergraduate and graduate, must individually subscribe to TaskStream. You will be required to submit course signature pieces via TaskStream, and receive assignment feedback and grades via TaskStream. Failure to subscribe to and use the TaskStream assessment system, as directed, will result in an “F “grade (0%) in the designated course assignments. TaskStream subscription and operating information is available online at: NOTICE #2: You must register online for field experiences through the College of Education web page: If you do not register for FEs by the designated date at the beginning of the quarter, then you will be in danger of being dropped from the course. NOTICE #3: Emergency Notification System: All Louisiana Tech students are strongly encouraged to enroll and update their contact information in the Emergency Notification System. It takes just a few minutes to ensure you're able to receive important text and voice alerts in the event of a campus emergency. For more information on the Emergency Notification System, please visit: NOTICE #4: It is recommended that you review the attendance policies at the bottom of the Project Descriptions page--

Information about the Class Materials may be accessed via the course web site: ◦ CalendarEDCI424.html CalendarEDCI424.html Information in the web site includes: ◦ Course Calendar—also notes due dates Course Calendar ◦ Requirements Requirements ◦ Project Descriptions and Rubrics for each major required project Project Descriptions and Rubrics

Requirements for Undergraduates Required ElementPercentage of Grade Final5% Methods Projects Weekly Chapter Activities Reading Log15% Activities and Lesson Plans (Early Childhood, Shared, Guided, Vocabulary) 20% Close Reading10% Literature Circle Project10% Comprehension-IRA Lesson Plan10% Field Experiences Log10% Literature Circles Technology Project10% Attendance/Participation10%

Requirements for Graduates Required ElementPercentage of Grade Final5% Methods Projects Weekly Chapter Activities Reading Log10% Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Vocabulary 15% Close Reading10% Literature Circle Project10% Comprehension-IRA Lesson Plan10% Field Experiences Log10% Literature Circles Technology Project10% Attendance/Participation10% Article Critiques10%

Required Projects Each project that is required is discussed on the Project Descriptions page. The rubric for each project is also included on the Project Descriptions page. You should print out the rubric and turn it in with each project. Five points will be deducted from your grade if the rubric is missing. The link for the rubric is located next to the title of each project.

Interpreting the Calendar: What It Looks Like

Interpreting the Calendar: Weekly Class Meetings Projects that are Due. For literature circles, this means you should be prepared to meet with your group. Activities that will be completed during class, and/or resources that will be used. Chapters that will be due at the beginning of class Date of Class

Interpreting the Calendar: Field Experiences Date of Field Experience Identifies type of FE The field experience could be an observation or teaching experience at Glen View, Ruston Elementary, Hillcrest, or Cypress Springs. It could also be virtual Fes completed electronically. FEs for Alt Certs in the Winter are virtual FEs.

Inclement Weather If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, then be sure to check Moodle. I will include information about what you should do for that class, since we would not be able to meet face-to-face. It would be your responsibility to complete the activities that are posted for that week’s class session.

TaskStream The Project Descriptions page notes what should be submitted for TaskStream, and it is your responsibility to submit all required artifacts by the due date noted on the Calendar: You should also complete the field experiences form for EDCI 423 and EDCI 424/READ 524. One form per class. You DO NOT have to submit artifacts for weekly/chapter activities or article critiques (graduate students only). The due date for TaskStream is noted on the Calendar-this due date is usually within the last two weeks of the quarter.

Contract This contract is also linked on the Calendar— Day One.

Things to Do for Next Week Refer to Day One in the Calendar for specific things you need to do for next week’s class. ◦ Assignment for Next Week: There are also materials that you need to bring with you to class next week. Be sure to review these reminders carefully!