Literacy (1198) Literacy is a course designed for
high school students who have received prior reading instruction through
a multisensory structured language education approach or need support
in reading for optimum success at Ledyard High School. It is
designed to continue instruction and build upon previously learned
concepts. Units are designed according to basic reading concepts
inherent through the MSLE curriculum including alphabet and dictionary
skills, reading fluency, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and
composition. Units are also designed with reference to the different
types of text students are exposed to in the general education setting
including narrative, persuasive, informational, and everyday texts.
Assessments target each student’s individual achievement in
reading with emphasis on the standard of expectation for student
learning that students will read and write critically and effectively
for a variety of purposes. Standardized pre and post-testing are
completed throughout the year to chart progress. Additional formative
assessments will be given to instruct students on critical skills for
reading for information, response to literature, and interdisciplinary
writing.
Standardized testing is completed as a means of charting progress,
and formative assessments are a means of assessing student work over
time with opportunity for trial and error feedback and revision. For
this reason grading is based on a Pass/Fail basis, which takes into
consideration completion of assigned work, effort and participation,
behavior and attitude. Graded on pass/fail basis. (.5 credit - meets
alternate days for one semester)