January 23
Syllabus
Introductions
Introduction to Blackboard
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
The Secret of Becoming A Good Reader
Traits of Early Readers
Sound Patterns

January 30
Discuss Journal Article Review
Discuss Interview with Child Form
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Classroom Libraries

February 6
Discuss Interview with Child
Discuss Idea Book/File
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Time for Reading

For February 15:
Readings on Blackboard
Print out Literature Circle Job sheets on Blackboard.
Learning Log Due February 15

February 13
Discuss Learning Log
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Basal Readers and Whole Language

For February 22:
Readings of Blackboard
Idea Book/File Due February 22

February 20
Discuss Idea Book/File
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Making Difficult Books Accessible

For March 1:
Readings on Blackboard
Learning Log Due March 1

February 27
Discuss Learing Log
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Matching Student with Books

For March 8:
Readings on Blackboard
Print Lesson Plan preparation paper on Blackboard
Idea Book/File Due March 8

March 6
Discuss Idea Book/File
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
Choosing Good Literature
Lesson Plan Preparation

For March 15:
Readings on Blackboard
Observation/Visit Due March 15

March 13
Discuss Observation &
Visit with Library Media Specialist
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
In the News
Writing in the Primary Grades

For April 5:
Readings on Blackboard
Handwriting Test April 5

March 20
In the News
Phonics/Idiom Discussion
4 Blocks
6 Traits
Big 6
Independent Reading Ideas
Spelling
Handwriting Test

March 27
In the News
Phonics Discussion
Read Alouds
Graphic Organizers
Kidspiration/Inspiration
Reading Recovery
Phonological Awareness
Visual Perception/Word Recognition
Idiom Test

April 3
No Class

For April 19:
Readings on Blackboard
Children's Book Reading Due April 19
Lesson Plan Due April 19

April 10
Read Children's Book to Class &
Present Lesson Plan
Phonics Discussion
In the News
Storytelling
Folk Tales and Fairy Tales

For May 3:
Readings on Blackboard

April 26
Discuss classroom experience of teaching lesson
In the News
Phonics Games
Reading Disabilities
Understanding Students with Disabilities
Help for Students with Learning Disabilities
Examples of Assistive Technology Devices
Screening Tools

For May 10:
Readings on Blackboard
Learning Log and Idea Book/File Due May 10

May 3
Discuss Learning Log
Discuss Idea Book/File
Assessment
In the News

For May 17:
Prepare for final

May 10
Final
Be prepared to discuss your ideas about teaching reading in the primary grades based on classwork and your field experience.