PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 and ASSET Reading Score of 41 or
higher
OR
Grade of “C” or better in RDG 091
OR
Permission
of Instructor
COURSEWORK
EMPHASIZES:
¨ Nature of critical reading
¨
Critical reading techniques
according to material & purpose
¨ Analysis and evaluation of written material
¨ Identifying support in text when analyzing materials
¨ Author’s language
¨ Fallacies in reasoning
¨ Recognizing and evaluating arguments in writing
¨ Synthesizing ideas on related issues from varied
written sources
¨ One World, Many Cultures By Stuart and Terry Hirschberg
¨ How to Read a Paragraph By Richard Paul and Linda
Elder
¨ Dictionary
¨ Novel – to be announced
Paper, pen/pencils, index cards, highlighter
pens, folder, post it notes, 3-ring binder/dividers
INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
Lecture, skills practice, oral reading, class
discussions, group activities, use of library and computers
Class
Activities……..25% A
= 90 -100 %
Homework
…………25% B
= 80 - 89 %
Quizzes/Portfolio
….25% C
= 70 - 79 %
Essays/Exams
…..… 25% D
= 60 - 69 %
Attendance is essential if you intend to be
successful in this course. Reading
courses involve active learning; if you are absent, you miss the opportunity to
learn! If you are concerned about your grade, then plan to attend very class
period, arrive on time, and complete all assignments to the best of your
ability. Plan accordingly in case of emergencies!
*IMPORTANT NOTE: After 4
absences, the instructor will
withdraw a student if there has been no contact with the instructor. Absences also have a direct effect on your grade!
ASSIGNMENTS
*CRE
101 is a university transfer level/credit course. Students should set personal learning goals
for this course. Write down the grade you would like to earn and be prepared to
work for it. Review your goals every two
weeks. See me for help!
1. Homework
ü
Portfolio Entries
Must be stamped on due
date for full credit
Will be collected
at the end of each unit
Must be complete –
all entries must be included [with or without stamp]
ü
Other Homework
Due
at beginning of class [or marked late]
2 class days late and 1 grade lower
NO late crosswords
Some assignments are not
collected but are required for class discussions & activities.
2. Quizzes/Class work
NO make up
Make arrangements to take quizzes early and in my
office.
3. Essays
NO late essays accepted
Must be typed
4. Exams
Within 1 week only
ANY EXCEPTIONS
TO THE ABOVE WILL BE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND ONLY
AFTER INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION
HELPFUL HINTS
ü Buddy System: It is strongly
recommended that you establish a buddy system with at least one other student
enrolled in this course. It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain handouts and other information missed during an
absence.
ü Your success in this
course may be determined by the following:
▫
Competency of skills
▫
Active participation!
▫
Strong desire to learn and succeed!
▫
Communicate with your instructor!
▫
Withdraw by December 3rd to avoid an “F”
ü Your grade in this course is
directly related to all of the above!
You should decide early in the semester what grade
you would like to earn and make it a goal!
ü Turn in all work, clearly
labeled [Name, Due Date, Full Title of Assignment]
ü You may visit my office and review
your grade at any time.
ü Recreational reading about
many subjects will help you become a critical reader!
ü Extra credit is provided
throughout the semester BUT do not depend on it to “save you!”
CLASS
ENVIRONMENT
All students have the right
to an environment conducive to learning … be polite!
[I.e. be on time! avoid creating distractions
including pagers, phones]
*For Accommodations, call: Disability Support Services @ 285-7477
Students enrolled in this
course, will use current technology
in order to meet the requirements of this course. The use of technology includes computers,
content specific software, technology based
instructional tools, and other technology resources. The use of technology in this course is to
enhance the learning of
Learning is a treasure that will
follow its owner everywhere.
Chinese Proverb
CRE 101-Assignments C.
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|
UNIT |
TOPIC |
|
EVALUATION |
|
1 |
Nature of Critical
Thinking/Reading |
|
In-Class Essay
25 points |
KEY: Shading is homework, complete before class.
This
assignment sheet is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
q Introduction/Text/Syllabus/Instructor
Philosophy
q Critical Reader Checklist
q Letter of Introduction
“Creative Thinking – Critical Thinking” H/O
q
Read How to Mark a Book [H/O]
q
Read
C.R. –
What is it anyway? [H/O]
q Discuss definition of
“critical reading.”
q QUIZ: How to Mark a Book (Group quiz)
q Student Introductions
q
Study Read “How to Mark a Book” [H/O]
q “How to Mark a Book” - Discussion and Quiz
q SQ3R
q
Read: HTRP (How
to Read a Paragraph) pp. 1-20
q SQ3R – Questions
q HTRP – pp. 1-20 QUIZ
q
Holiday – Enjoy!
q
Read Read: The Little
Emperors OWMC
q
Portfolio: Elements of Reasoning
q Group Discussion/Questions
q How to answer “Essay
Questions”
q SQ3R - Lecture
q
Read: Doublespeak H/O
q
Apply SQ3R – write down questions
q Group Discussion/Exercise
q Reading Vocabulary and
Definitions
q
Read: What’s in a Name? OWMC
q
Turn in: ET #1, #2 and EVW #1, #2, #3
q Group Discussion/ Elements of
Reasoning
q Creativity Test and
Discussion
q
Review everything!
q In Class Essay – 25 points!
q
Read: Coming
to an Awareness of Language(Malcolm X) H/O
q
Read: The Story of My Life (Helen Keller) H/O
q Introduction to study of
vocabulary
On
Answers: -A man who knows all the
answers most likely misunderstood the questions.
-You
may not know all the answers, but you probably won’t be asked all the questions
either.