PREREQUISITES REQUIRED TEXTS
ASSET Reading Score Reading & All That Jazz 2nd Edition
37 or higher By Mather and McCarthy
OR Dictionary
Grade of “C” or better in RDG 081 Leisure Reading Book
OR
Permission of Instructor
COURSEWORK EMPHASIZES:
¨
Textbook
study strategies
¨ Vocabulary development
¨ Identifying and relating main ideas and supporting details
¨ Comparing, inferring, concluding, and judging
¨ Understanding use of writing patterns to aid reading comprehension
¨ Summarizing reading assignments of varying lengths
¨ Understanding and using graphic aids
¨ Introduction to critical reading
¨ Leisure reading
INSTRUCTIONAL
METHODS
Lecture, skills practice, writing in reading logs, oral reading, class discussions, group activities, use of library, use of computers in Reading Lab, and individual conferences, as needed.
MATERIALS
Paper, pen/pencils, Twin-pocket portfolio with fasteners,
hi-lighter pens, index cards, post it notes, 3 ring binder/with
dividers, 3.25 diskette
EVALUATION GRADING
SCALE
Class Activities ……20 % A = 90 -100 %
Homework ….……..20 % B = 80 - 89 %
Quizzes ……………20 % C = 70 - 79 %
Exams ………….….40 % D = 60 - 69 %
ATTENDANCE
Attendance =
Success!
“If
you’re too busy to read, you’re too busy.”
Richard Foster
IN CASE OF
ABSENCE
1. Homework
Due
at beginning of class [or marked late.] NO late crosswords
Accepted 2 class days late and 1 grade lower
**Some
assignments are not collected but are required for class discussions &
activities.
2. Quizzes/Class work
NO make up
You may make arrangements to take quizzes early
and in my office.
3. Book Review
NO late reviews accepted. Must be typed
4. Exams
Within 1 week only
Must be present for Final
Exam.
Monday,
December 13th @
Wednesday, December 14th @
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 Turn in all work, clearly
labeled [Name, Due Date, Full Title of Assignment]
ü You are required to
purchase the textbook for this course. Be aware that used books may have
writing and missing pages that will interfere with you completing the assigned
work. You will be asked to write in the book as well as tear out pages to turn
in.
ü You may visit my office
and review your grade at any time throughout the semester.
ü Recreational reading about many subjects will
help you become a better reader!
ü Extra credit is provided throughout the
semester – do not depend on it to “save you!”
These are considered first:
extra learning opportunities and second: a way to make up points for occasional
absences or a poor score on an assignment or quiz.
CLASS ENVIRONMENT
All students have the right to an environment
conducive to learning … please take this into consideration! [I.e. watch
tardiness, turn off pagers & phones, and avoid unnecessary side
conversations and distractions] The policies governing student behavior may be
found in the Phoenix College Student Handbook for your reference.
For Special Accommodations and Support Services,
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
I
look forward to a great semester!
Mrs. Cindy Ortega
UNIT 1
Weeks 1-5 RDG 091/C. Ortega
TOPICS
Assignments Lectures
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Introduction Learning How You Learn In
this unit you will: q
learn about yourself as a learner q
become familiar with the textbook q
learn study reading strategies q become familiar with formats for
completing and turning in assignments. q evaluate your current
reading skills q Create a time plan |
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Who am I? Essay Ø
Your First Week in Class [T] Ø Chapter 1 How We Learn
[T] [T] - indicates textbook reading |
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Knowing and Using the
Textbook Ø
Previewing Ø
Answering Short Essay
Questions Ø
Reading Logs/ Discussions |
NOTES: Please use the following table to keep track of assignments.
The “Turn in?” column in the table indicates
which assignments will be collected and the date they are due. Assignments that
are collected must be torn out of the book or written on separate paper. [Many
students complete the exercises in the book then photocopy them to turn in.]
If you are absent, make sure you check the table
– homework is marked late even if you are absent. It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain handouts in case of absence.
Portfolios will be
not always be collected but must be completed to participate in discussions;
they will be stamped with the due date; late reading logs will be stamped with
a happy face J
READING ASSIGNMENTS
NOTE: READ all “instructional
materials.”
Pp. 1-31, Pp. 35-69
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Week #1 TITLE |
Page # |
Turn
in? |
Do in Book |
Due Date |
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Purchase
and Preview textbook Introduction
Crossword Puzzle Are
You Ready for College? This is the Week That Was – DIARY Begin keeping track of your
time
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ALL 6 7 8 |
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XXX XXX XXX |
W 8/25 8/30 |
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My American Journey MC, T/F, Voc., Understand. Words Portfolios: Written Assignment |
10-15 |
XXX |
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F 8/27 |
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Week #2 TITLE |
Page #
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Turn
in? |
Do in Book |
Due Date |
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This
is the Week That Was –
DIARY Indicate how you actually spent your time! |
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XXX |
M 8/30 |
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What
is your Learning Style? Left Brain-Right Brain |
28-31 41-42 |
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XXX XXX |
W 9/1 |
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Multiple
Intelligences What is Intelligence Anyway? MC, Voc/Cont Portfolios: IYOW #1, #2, #3 |
42-47 |
XXX |
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F 9/3 |
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Week #3 TITLE |
Page #
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Turn
in? |
Do in Book |
Due Date |
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Labor Day Holiday – Enjoy! |
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M 9/6 |
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Day
vs. Night People Voc/Cont.,
T/F, MC, IYOW Time
Plan Due! Staple Time Evaluator and
Schedule together Must
be colored and complete for 20 pts |
35-41 |
XXX XXX |
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W 9/8 |
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The
Secret Life of Dexter Manley Read and apply SQ3R [Follow handout]
Portfolios: Review [4 points/your feelings] |
H/O |
XXX |
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F 9/10 |
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Week #4 TITLE |
Page #
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Turn
in? |
Do in Book |
Due Date |
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CHOOSE
ONE: 1. How Much Stress is in Your Life? An Easy ChoiceMC,
Seq., Voc/Con Reading Log: IYOW
# 1, #3 2. And One More Thing! Power Learning Understand. Mat., Voc. Match., Voc.
Cont. , Chapter 1 Test Portfolios: IYOW #1-#2 |
48-56 62-68 |
XXX OR XXX |
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M 9/13 |
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BRING
DICTIONARY TO CLASS! Read
and Do Dictionary Inventory Do
Organization Exercise #1 -#8 |
A2-A5
A5-A8 |
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XXX XXX |
W 9/15 |
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Week #5 TITLE |
Page #
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Turn
in? |
Do in Book |
Due Date |
Read
Context Clue Exercise
1 |
16-17 31-32 33-34 |
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XXX |
F 9/17 |
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Read:
Learning to
Read Critically Highlight vocabulary words
Portfolios: Choose
one! [see handout] |
H/O |
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XXX |
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Read:
Homonyms and Other Confusing Words DO: Homonym Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 |
69-71
72-73 |
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XXX |
M 9/20 |
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X Word Puzzle – Homonyms Review EVERYTHING! Fill out “How We Learn” EvaluationNOTE: In-Class Essay [TEST #1] |
74 H/O |
XXX XXX Portfolio |
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W 9/22 MEET IN LAB H 205 |
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