Reading I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course
ESL-0314-001 Reading I
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Course Description
Study word attack using phonics. Emphasis placed on vocabulary building and reading comprehension of simple stories.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ 1. Easy Stories Plus, Readings & Activities for Language Skills by: A. Gianola
\\ 2. ESL Reader by: Mezel & Summers
\\ 3. Tell Me More Online Learning Lab Card
Supplies
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Student Performance
\ 1. Recognize letters of the alphabet and their sounds. 2. Learn the vowels and their sounds. 3. Assist students in putting letter sounds together to make words. 4. Assist students in writing and spelling words. 5. Assist students in reading and comprehending short stories.
\ To assist students in learning the sounds of the English alphabet and how the sounds relate to the vocabulary introduced. To assist students in comprehending several simple sentences on the same subject.
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Expected Student Behavior
\ Please speak English in the classroom at all times. Cell phones must be turned off during class times unless special permission is given by the instructor.
Grading Criteria
\ A = 90-100 Excellent; B = 80-89 Good; C = 70-79 Fair; D = 60-69; Failing One hour of lab work per week is required. If a student or a class does not finish the material needed to complete th
\ Make-up tests will not be given. If you miss one test, the grades you have will be averaged with no penalty. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a 0 for the test missed.
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\ Please limit absences to no more than 5 a semester. Additional absences can affect your final grade in the class. If you stop attending class and do not formally withdraw, you will receive an F.
Calendar
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM