Literacy Skill Building Class/Lexia Power Up Course Syllabus

2025-2026

Wade Hampton High School

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Welcome to Literacy class. In this class, we will use a program called Lexia Power Up. Lexia Power Up is an intensive reading improvement program. Students in this program receive instruction on key comprehension; vocabulary /word study; and grammar, usage, and mechanics skills. Student needs are checked on a weekly basis through reports generated by the Lexia Power Up software. Student progress is assessed semesterly through the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI). The goal of this Lexia Power Up course is to develop, enrich, and enhance the foundations of reading instruction. Basic strategies will be re-taught and reinforced to further aid understanding and application. This course will deepen student understanding of text and improve comprehension. Comprehensive Reading instruction will draw on prior knowledge and analytical skills. Comprehension will be monitored as students connect to text.

About Lexia Power Up Next Generation 

Lexia Power Up, the most effective reading intervention program, is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in grades 4–12+.  Lexia Power Up leverages adaptive technology to individualize instruction for students and provide powerful data for differentiation to teachers. 

COURSE GOALS 

Throughout this course students will: 

#1 Read with understanding and fluency. 

• Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections. 

• Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency. 

• Comprehend a broad range of reading materials.

 #2 Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas. 

• Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning. 

• Read and interpret a variety of literary works. 

• Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

It is my expectation that students will reach their highest level of potential by learning, practicing, and mastering a set of skills and attitudes that are central to success in their academic and personal lives. This will be accomplished by implementing various appropriate teaching and learning strategies, appropriate use of technology, and multiple forms of assessment. Students can expect to work in groups, as well as independently. It is my belief that all students can be successful in reading through hard work and perseverance. Being successful includes participating in daily lessons, reading and writing on a daily basis, and completing assignments in the ReaL Book so they can revisit, revise, and reflect upon their work throughout the year. By doing so, all students will experience continuous learning experiences that will emphasize and deepen their academic powers. 

Lexia Power Up Literacy Goals/ Course Plan 

• Students will not be graded based off of their score on the Scholastic Reading Inventory test as this is just a baseline of their reading ability. 

•Students should complete 10-12 units of Word Study each week.. 

• Students should complete 4-6 units of Grammar each week.. 

• Students should complete 12-15 units of Comprehension each week.