Texts: Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills, by. John Langan. Building
Vocabulary Skills, 3rd ed. (long version),by. Nist &Mohr. Phonics for Adult ...
Reading 43 Basic Reading Skills Course Syllabus Course Description: This course is designed for students who wish to improve their basic reading skills. Coursework includes work on fundamental word analysis skills and fundamental comprehension skills. Reading 43 is offered on a CREDIT/NO CREDIT basis only. Course Objectives: Through lectures, small group discussion, collaborative learning, text exercises, and computer technology the student will learn how to: 1. Utilize word attack skills while developing proficiency in phonetic analysis. 2. Use a college level English dictionary as an aid to pronunciation and word meaning. 3. Unlock the meaning of words by utilizing contextual clues. 4. Recognize and identify the main idea in paragraphs and reading selections. 5. Distinguish between major and minor supporting details. 6. Recognize transitions and patterns of organization in paragraphs and reading selections. 7. Make inferences and draw conclusions based upon the information given in the reading selection.
Texts: Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills, by John Langan Building Vocabulary Skills, 3rd ed. (long version),by Nist &Mohr Phonics for Adult Readers, by B. Broderick The American Heritage Dictionary (paperback edition)
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[email protected] Telephone: You can reach me at (562) 860-2451, Ext. (714) 779 -7870 x1054 Day Work phone Attendance: Attendance in class is very important.
Make-up tests or homework are not allowed, except for absences due to unusual circumstances : doctors note or accident. If there is a legitimate reason for your absence, please see me to arrange a time to make up any missed assignments.
Class Participation: Class Participation includes listening, speaking, contributing to the class, and following directions. One may not receive credit for the class if they leave during the class or are on the phone or electronic devices during
class. You will be counted absent if you are out of the class for longer than a reasonable period of time. Please see me in an emergency. Silent Reading: Every class will begin with a period of silent reading. You will receive participation of ten points if you are reading the entire time. During “ Silent Reading if you are finishing homework, talking, or doing anything but silent reading you will not receive points. Grading: The grade distribution will be as follows: Classwork & Mastery Tests Participation Silent Reading Journals / Portfolio Midterm Final Exam
= 20% = 10% = 30% = 40%
I want you to succeed in this class. Whatever it is that I can help you with I will try to accommodate you. If you have a need please communicate with me so that I can help you. The effort you invest will determine your grade. You can make any grade you wish. The opportunity is yours and you can make it great! Important: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw himself/herself from any class that he/she decides not to
complete. Nota Bene: The instructor reserves the right to amend, adjust, or otherwise modify this syllabus at any time during the semester.
Reading 43 Timeline Week 1
Introduction & Orientation "Get Acquainted" exercise Diagnostic Test
Week 2
Diagnostic Test, Con't. Building College Reading Skills Ch. 1, "Dictionary Skills" Building Vocabulary Skills (short version), chap. 1 & 2
Week 3
BCRS Ch. 2, "Vocabulary in Context" BVS chap. 3 & 4 Phonics for Adult Readers, chap.1
Week 4
BCRS Ch. 3, "Main Idea" and Ch. 4 "Supporting Detail" Journal entry #1 due BVS chap. 5 BVS Unit Test #1 (chapters 1-5) PAR chap. 2
Week 5
BCRS Ch. 5, "Location of Main Ideas" Journal entry #2 due
BVS chap. 6 & 7 PAR Ch. 3 Week 6
BCRS Ch. 6, "Implied Main Idea" Journal entry #3 due, BVS chap. 8 & 9 PAR Ch. 4
Week 7
BCRS Ch. 7, "More About Supporting Details" Journal entry #4 due BVS chap. 10 BVS Unit Test #2 (chapters 6-10)
Week 8
BCRS Ch. 8, "Transitions" Journal entry #5 due, BVS chap. 11 & 12 PAR Ch. 5
Week 9
BCRS Ch. 9, "Patterns of Organization" Journal entry #6 due BVS chap. 13 & 14 PAR Ch. 6
Week 10
BCRS Ch. 10, "Inferences" Journal entry #7 due BVS chap. 15 BVS Unit Test #3 (chapters 11-15) PAR Ch. 10
Week 11
Midterm/Final Exam Sample Test Review Sample Test BVS chap. 16 & 17
Week 12
BCRS Midterm/Final Exam Review Journal entry #8 due BVS chap. 18 & 19
Week 13
BVS chap. 20 BCRS Midterm/Final Exam
Week 14
Review Midterm/Final Exam Journal entry #9 due BVS Unit Test #4 (chapters 16-20) Individualized work/Reading Center
Week 15
Individualized work/Reading Center Journal entry #10 due BCRS Midterm/Final Exam
Week 16
BCRS Written Final Personal Vocab final
Week 17
Final Conferences / Final
Week 18
Final Conferences
