READING 

Ms. Rachel Kaminsky, Reading Teacher 

SUBJECT AREA GOAL

The student will become proficient in the State Standard for Reading.

STATE READING STANDARD

The student will be able to apply the concepts of:

• Strand 1: Reading Process

• Strand 2: Comprehending Literary Text

• Strand 3: Comprehending Informational Text

NOTE: Students are assigned to appropriate level reading courses based on assessment. Students who have not passed the AIMS reading test must be enrolled in the appropriate reading course during the 11th and 12th grades. See school counselors for details.

RD 30 Applied Reading I

Difficulty: Low 1 - 2 Sem.—1⁄2 - 1 Cr.

Prerequisites: Has not passed the Reading portions of the 8th and 10th grade AIMS tests.

For students who need to improve basic reading skills. Students are also provided instruction in specific skill areas to raise readinglevels in vocabulary, comprehension and study skills.

RD 31 Applied Reading II

Difficulty: Low 1 - 2 Sem.—1/2 - 1 Cr.

Prerequisites: RD 30 or Has not passed the Reading portions of

the 8th and 10th grade AIMS tests.

A literature-oriented course designed for students who have not met the state reading requirement for graduation. Students are provided instruction in skill areas to raise reading levels in vocabulary, comprehension and study skills.

RD 51 Reading and Linguistics I

RD 52 Reading and Linguistics II

RD 53 Reading and Linguistics III

RD 54 Reading and Linguistics IV

RD 55 Reading and Linguistics V

RD 56 Reading and Linguistics VI

2 Sem.—1 Cr.

This series of courses is designed to meet the language needs of students. Instruction is provided in phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, spelling, vocabulary, morphology, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. Assessment is required prior to placement in these classes. If these courses are taken in high school, students will receive elective credit.

RD 81 Community College Reading Improvement I

Difficulty: Average 1 Sem.—1⁄2 Cr.

Prerequisite: Planning to attend MCC

Designed to improve basic reading skills. Includes word recognition, content reading skills, development of vocabulary. Emphasis on identifying main ideas related to details, following directions, and the understanding of graphic materials. For students who desire to attend the community college. This course is designed for seniors who are planning on attending MCC and have a score on the ASSET test that places the student into RDG 081 at MCC. This course parallels RDG 081 at MCC.

RD 91 Community College Reading Improvement II

Difficulty: Average 1 Sem.—1⁄2 Cr.

Prerequisite: Planning to attend MCC

Designed to improve basic reading and study skills. For students who desire to attend the community college. This course is designed for seniors who are planning on attending MCC and have a score on the ASSET test that places the student into RDG 091 at MCC. This course parallels RDG 091 at MCC.

RD 99 Independent Study

Frequently Asked Questions About Reading

HOW CAN STUDENTS FIND OUT IF THEY MET THE STANDARDS FOR READING ON THE AIMS TEST? Students may check with the registrar.

DOES READING COUNT FOR ENGLISH CREDIT? No. Reading courses count for elective credit only, English credit is given only for those courses that have an 'EN' prefix starting with the graduating class of 2011.