Welcome to FC Reading!

Monday–Thursday 8:15–9:20
Room 271 ELC
Instructor Teaching Assistant (TA)
Mrs. Krista Rich Ms. Vashti Lee
Email me on Canvas or at krista.rich.esl@byu.edu Office hours: By appointment only
Office 226 Office 226
Tutoring hours in the SASC (https://tinyurl.com/elctutor)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 3:00–5:00p.m.
Thursday: 11:00a.m.–12:00p.m., 3:00–5:00p.m.
Friday: 10:00–11:30a.m.

Required Materials*
1. Reading Power 2, 4th edition (Pearson Education), 978-0138143886
2. Pre-academic Vocabulary Packet (buy in the ELC office)
*You are required to bring these materials to class by Monday, May 21 .
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Provided Materials from the ELC (You do not need to buy these!)
3. Reading Horizons Software subscription (free through the ELC)
4. Laura Ingalls Wilder
5. Number the Stars
6. Charlotte's Web

Course description Course emphasis

This course helps students improve their reading ability by This is what we will focus on this semester.
focusing on the following: comprehension of the text, Reading - 80%
implementation of reading strategies, acquiring new Vocabulary - 10%
vocabulary, extensive reading, and fluency. The texts used in Pronunciation - 10%
this course are primarily narrative and are organized in simple
paragraphs.

Course Outcomes
The student…
1. Understands level-appropriate texts.
a) Understands explicit main ideas.
b) Understands explicit major details.
c) Understands salient minor details.
d) Identifies author's purpose.
e) Identifies author's point of view.
2. Effectively implements appropriate reading
strategies.
a) Previews texts for topics and main idea.
b) Scans texts for details.
c) Recognizes basic organization patterns.
d) Connects content to background knowledge.
e) Makes inferences about concrete ideas.
f) Skims texts for general main idea.
3. Acquires new vocabulary words.
a) Uses context and background knowledge to
infer meaning of unfamiliar words.
b) Uses common affixes to infer meaning of
unfamiliar words.
c) Recognizes high frequency general vocabulary.
d) Understands high frequency general vocabulary.
4. Reads aloud with comprehensible pronunciation.
a) Uses correct stress in words and sentences.
b) Pauses when appropriate.
c) Uses correct intonation.
d) Correctly pronounces high frequency general
vocabulary words.

Important Dates
May June
5/14/18 - First day of class! 6/1/18 - Test 1*
5/15/18 - 5/22/18 - TOEFL Lectures 6/15/18 - ELC Vocabulary Test (Lists 1–4)
5/17/18 - Opening Assembly; TB Test Checkups 6/21/18 - Presentations*
5/21/18 - First day of tutoring 6/22/18 - Test 2*
5/28/18 - Memorial Day holiday, NO CLASS

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July August
7/4/18 - 7/6/18 - Fourth of July holiday, NO CLASS or TESTING 8/9/18 - Presentations*
7/13/18 - ELC Vocabulary Test (Lists 1–8) 8/3/18 - Test 4*
7/19/18 - Presentations* 8/10/18 - Last day of tutoring
7/20/18 - Test 3* 8/10/18 - ELC Vocabulary Test (Lists 1–12)
7/24/18 - Pioneer Day holiday, NO CLASS 8/14/18 - Last day of class!
8/15/18 - 8/16/18 - LATs
*These dates are subject to change.

Expectations
As we discussed in class, we follow the expectations in the acronym I. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Inquire: If you have questions, please ask! Don’t feel silly for asking questions.
Responsibility: Please come to class on time whenever possible. You are also responsible for preparing for every class
period.
Effort: Learning another language can be intimidating, but if you do your best, you will recognize your improvement every
day.
Self-respect: Your progress is different from others’ progress. Acknowledge your improvement and be kind to yourself!
Purpose: Everything we do in class has a purpose. If you are ever confused about the purpose of something, please inquire.
Engagement: The most effective way to learn is to be engaged in class. I will do my best to allow you plenty of opportunities
to speak in English about topics you are interested in.
Courtesy: Remember, “what’s obvious to you is obvious to you”; allow others to feel confident in their learning and
language abilities. When you have a comment, please raise your hand and keep your comment timely. Also, please help keep the
classroom clean by avoiding eating and drinking in the classroom (bottled water is okay).
Teacher: We are all learning! You will have opportunities to share your knowledge and life experiences, which we will all
benefit from.

If you ever have concerns or issues about the class, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you the help
you need.

Feedback
When you turn in your assignments promptly, I will provide feedback promptly. If you turn in assignments late, my feedback may be
delayed. If you feel I do not provide adequate or prompt feedback, please email me so I am aware of your concerns. We will find a
solution together!

Grades
Please check your grades on Canvas at least once every week. If there is a mistake or you have a question, please contact Mrs. Rich
or Ms. Lee as soon as possible. Grading details are outlined below.

Citizenship Grade Proficiency Grade

You must have at least 84% You must have at least 74%
Worth 5 points per day: Proficiency points may come from:
Daily homework (2 points) Reading Tests
Be on time (1 point) Vocab and Phonics Quizzes
Participate (2 points) Book Reports and Presentation

Homework Policy
Daily homework is worth 2 points. Homework is due at the beginning of class. If you will be absent, you must email me your
homework before class for credit. Unless you make arrangements with me in advance, I do not accept late homework. At the end of
each week, you will report your homework effort on Canvas. Every Saturday at 11:59 p.m., your homework report is due. They are
labeled clearly on Canvas.

Participation Points

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Daily participation is worth 3 points. Mrs. Rich and Ms. Lee determine and record your participation points. You will earn your points
by always speaking English in class, contributing to classroom learning, and arriving to class on time. (“On time” means in your seat
and ready to learn at 8:15!) If you miss more than 10 minutes of class, you are absent. If you are absent, you lose all participation
points for the day. If you have an ELC excused absence, you can earn points back. Please do not bring me a doctor’s note; bring
doctor’s notes to the main office.

Please do not eat food in class. Water is okay! You will lose participation points if you do not speak in English during class. Do not use
your cell phone in class. You will lose citizenship points if you use your phone to text, check Facebook, translate without permission,
etc. during class. You are responsible adults, so I will not always tell you when you are losing points. Consider downloading
PocketPoints to earn coupons when your phone is locked during class!

Major Assignments
Reading Tests (50% proficiency)
You will have 4 major reading comprehension tests this semester. Each test focused on material that we’ve learned in the course,
like reading strategies, phonics, and vocabulary. These will be timed tests administered on Canvas on a Friday.

Vocab and Phonics Quizzes (20% proficiency)

Throughout the semester, we will learn vocabulary learning strategies and new vocabulary. We will also learn about phonics. Each
Monday, we will have a quiz on one or more of the things we learn. These will be short quizzes. Paying attention in class and
reviewing what you learned over the weekend will help you prepare for these quizzes.

Reading Circle (10% proficiency)

You will participate in a reading circle every week. Every week, your group (3–4 people) will meet to talk about what you are reading
for extensive reading. It might be a book, articles, blog posts, comics, or something else. You will give the books a review; in other
words, you will tell your group if you recommend the text or if you don’t recommend the text, and why. You will talk about what you
like and don’t like. Each reading circle meeting should be at least 30 minutes long (but can be longer!). You will turn in a brief report
(about 150 words) about each meeting every Friday.

Book Report and Presentation (10% proficiency)

You will fill out a short book report worksheet about each book we read. You will also give an oral presentation about the books
using the 4-2-1 exercise. You will receive a rubric with more information later in the semester.

Reading Strategies Assignments (10% proficiency)

Every week, we will learn specifically about a new reading strategy. Some of these are from the textbook, but some are not. You will
complete an assignment about each reading strategy. We will also practice using these strategies together. These are the reading
strategies we will learn about:
1. Write personal goals for reading
2. Monitoring reading comprehension
3. Previewing (textbook)
4. Scanning (textbook)
5. Describing text organization (textbook)
6. Identifying main ideas (textbook)
7. Identifying supporting details (textbook)
8. Make inferences (textbook)
9. Integrate ideas from different parts of the text
10. Interpret the text
11. Create summaries
12. Evaluate the text/author and form feelings about the text

Workbook Homework (Citizenship)

We will use the Reading Power 2 book in class often. Sometimes, you may be asked to complete activities at home.

Reading Checks (Citizenship)

We will read several books as a class. You will often have reading assignments from one of these books. During class on the following
day, we will have a class discussion about the reading assignment, so please come prepared! The purpose of these checks is to help

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you read and understand these books.

Extended Reading (Citizenship)

You will read books and other materials (for example, comics, scripts, scriptures, newspapers, blogs, etc.) that you choose. Each
night that you have a reading assignment from one of these reading sources, you will fill out a reading log.

Reading Fluency Practice (Citizenship)

In class, we will practice timed reading and repeated reading to improve reading fluency. We will use the ELC Fluency Builder tool,
and you will keep track of your improvement.

Phonics Practice (Citizenship)

In class, we will learn about phonics and practice pronunciation in reading. We will do this every Tuesday and Thursday. There will be
proficiency quizzes about phonics every Monday.

Vocabulary Practice (Citizenship)

In class, we will learn new vocabulary and practice it. We will do this every Monday and Wednesday. There will be proficiency
quizzes about vocabulary every Monday.

Calendar

May
Strategy of the Extended Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week Reading Book
Write personal Free reading 14 15 16 17 18
goals for reading First day of class Phonics Vocabulary Phonics
Vocabulary

Monitoring Free reading 21 22 23 24 25

reading Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
comprehension Vocabulary report due

Previewing and Charlotte’s 28 29 30 31

Scanning Web NO CLASS: Phonics Vocabulary Phonics
Memorial Day

June
Strategy of the Extended Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week Reading Book
Charlotte’s Web 1
TEST 1
Reading circle
report due

Strategies Charlotte’s Web 4 5 6 7 8

review Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
Vocabulary report due

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 Describing text Charlotte’s Web 11 12 13 14 15
organization Quiz Book report Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
Vocabulary and 4-2-1 report due
Phonics

Identifying main Laura Ingalls 18 19 20 21 22

ideas Wilder Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Presentations TEST 2
Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
report due

Identifying Laura Ingalls 23 24 25 26 27

supporting Wilder Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
details Vocabulary report due

Strategies Laura Ingalls 28 29 30

review Wilder Quiz Phonics Vocabulary
Vocabulary

July
Strategy of the Extended Reading Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week Book
Make Laura Ingalls 2 3 4 5 6
inferences Wilder Quiz Book report NO CLASS: 4th NO CLASS: 4th -NO TESTS: 4th
Vocabulary and 4-2-1 of July holiday of July holiday of July holiday
Phonics

Make Free reading 9 10 11 12 13

inferences No quiz this Phonics Vocabulary Phonics ELC Vocab
week Test
Vocabulary Reading circle
report due
Integrate ideas Number the Stars 16 17 18 19 20
from different Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Presentations TEST 3
parts of the Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
text report due

Interpret the Number the Stars 23 24 25 26 27

text Quiz NO CLASS: Vocabulary Phonics Reading circle
Vocabulary Pioneer Day report due

Create Number the Stars 30 31

summaries Quiz Book report
Vocabulary and 4-2-1
Phonics

August
Strategy of the Extended Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week Reading Book

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 Evaluate the Number the Stars 1 2 3
text/author and Vocabulary Phonics TEST 4
form feelings Reading circle
about the text report due

Strategies Free reading 6 7 8 9 10

review Quiz Phonics Vocabulary Presentations ELC Vocab
Vocabulary Phonics Test
Reading circle
report due
Strategies Free reading 13 14 15 16
review Quiz Phonics LATs LATs
Vocabulary

ELC Rules and University Policies

Honor Code: All students who attend the ELC have signed the Honor Code. Please make sure you are familiar with the honor code
(especially dress & grooming) because it will be strictly enforced at the ELC.

Preventing Sexual Discrimination & Harassment: Any ELC student, teacher, staff member, or administrator who becomes aware of
sexual harassment, discrimination, or misconduct of any kind, directed toward them or any other member of the ELC community
should immediately contact Dr. James Hartshorn (801-422-4034, james_hartshorn@byu.edu) or Dr. Norman Evans (801-422-8472,
norman_evans@byu.edu). If they are unavailable, please leave a message and then contact the Equal Employment Office (801-422-
5895, 1-888-238-1062, http://www. ethicspoint.com) or the Honor Code Office (801-422-2847).

Students with Disabilities: If you suspect or are aware that you have a disability, you are strongly encouraged to contact the
University Accessibility Center (UAC) located at 2170 WSC (801-422-2767) as soon as possible. The disability will be evaluated and
eligible students will receive assistance in obtaining reasonable University approved accommodations. (from http://uac.byu.edu/)

ELC Attendance Policy: ELC students must maintain 80% attendance in each and every class at all times. As soon as your attendance
drops below 80% in any one of your four classes, you will receive a warning letter. If you have any unexcused absences before raising
your attendance back to 80%, you will be dismissed. If your attendance drops below 80% a second time in any one of your four
classes, you will be dismissed from the ELC. Once you receive your attendance dismissal letter, you must go to Anna Bailey’s office
(4056 JFSB) immediately.

The US Government states that if a student is dismissed for violation of a school's attendance policy, then their student visa is
immediately terminated and the student will need to leave the US within two weeks. If students want to transfer to another school,
they will have to reapply to be reinstated. However, attempts to be reinstated are rarely successful. If you are sick and unable to
attend class, please provide a note from your doctor. Within two days of returning to class, the doctor’s note must be received in
the ELC office (103 UPC). Be aware that forging a doctor’s note is a violation of the BYU Honor Code and will result in an immediate
dismissal from the ELC.

If you know that you will be absent from class for any reason other than an illness (i.e., a family wedding or a death in the family),
you should notify the ELC administration in writing and deliver your letter to UPC 103. These absences will be considered on an
individual basis and may not necessarily be excused. Whenever you are absent from class, please contact each of your teachers to
receive information on the assignments that you missed. Students who are sick should go to the Student Health Center
(http://health.byu.edu).

Plagiarism: All writing must be 100% your own work. Any references to others’ ideas or work must be credited in your writing.
Plagiarism is a very serious issue and if you are caught plagiarizing, you will receive an automatic F. If repeated plagiarism is
discovered, you will be reported to the ELC director and could face serious disciplinary action. Please closely monitor your citations
of others’ work to make sure you are not plagiarizing.

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Level Achievement Tests (LATs): If you do not take the LATs at the end of the semester, you will not be allowed to return to the ELC.
Do not make plans to travel or miss the LATs. This semester, the LATs are on August 15 and 16 . The best way to prepare for the
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LATs is to do your best in class all semester!

*Mrs. Rich and Ms. Lee may alter any part of this syllabus on an as-needed basis.