Cindy Schmidt 8th Grade We Believe in Success and Achievement for All Students! My Pages About Mrs. Schmidt Home Schedule Homeroom Angel: My Learning Community 2008 - 2009 Literacy Class Class Expectations 2008 Middle School Track Results Online Resources Student Led Portfolio Conferences Eighth Grade Team Teachers Manila Calendar NSAA Waverly Middle School Sports Schedule Clip Art Sites Eighth Grade Team Page Power School 2009 WMS Track Schedule Related Links District 145 Administration Waverly High School Waverly Middle School Eagle Elementary Hamlow Elementary ESU 6 2008 - 2009 Literacy Class Literacy class is a specialized corrective reading class taught at all middle school grade levels.  My Literacy class is taught during  first period.  I am currently teaching the LEVEL C Decoding class.  We are focusing on learning  new vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, listening skills, and notetaking. We also practice our reading fluency daily by reading a timed passage for two minutes.  Corrective Reading is written for students who have difficulty reading accurately and fluently. The Corrective Reading Decoding program provides a unique blend of teacher-directed instruction and high-frequency practice to accelerate decoding. This proven intervention program progresses from teaching letter sounds and blending to reading passages typical of textbook material. Detailed data on performance allows students to monitor their own improvement and experience success. We also subscribe to the Lincoln Journal Star  everyday as an additional learning tool.   Visit the Corrective Reading Website:   http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/sra/pricelists_directinstruction.htm http://journalstar.com another good source for news updates:  http://cnn.com   District 145 Public Schools and Educational Service Unit #6, Milford, Nebraska