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RDNG-0331-020 Reading Techniques II
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0321-minium grade of C, TSI reading score of 347-350 or equivalent score on a state approved test</p>
Improve reading comprehension and vocabulary through analysis and application of reading skills. Develop critical thinking skills necessary for reading college-level textbooks.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Access card: Connect Reading 3.0
Internet access is required for this course. Students may use the computers in the Learning Center to complete their homework and lab assignments. Students may also access their homework and lab assignments via the Internet at home or at any public library.
Other supplies required include 3-ring binder, paper, pen, and pencil.
To prepare the student to comprehend reading material presented in college level textbooks. At the conclusion of the course, the student must demonstrate mastery of the following skills at 70%:
1. Analyze the meanings of words and phrases.
2. Determine the main idea and supporting details in written material.
3. Evaluate a writer's purpose, point of view, and intended meaning.
4. Analyze the relationship among ideas in written material.
5. Use critical reasoning skills to evaluate written material.
6. Apply study skills to reading assignments in college textbooks.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:
| A | 90-100 | Passing |
| B | 80-89 | Passing |
| C | 70-79 | Passing |
| D | 60-69 | Failing |
| F | 59 or below | Failing |
The semester average will be determined as follows:
| 15% | Assignments |
| 15% | Lab |
| 40% | Tests |
| 30% | Final Exam |
REQUIRED TESTS:
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:
As part of the course requirements of Reading 0331, assigned homework must be completed each week outside of class. Students will complete the homework assignments and then submit their homework via AC Connect or in class.
REQUIRED LAB:
As part of the course requirements of Reading 0331, assigned lab must be completed each week. Lab assignments will include computer lessons from McGraw-Hill Connect Reading 3.0 or other activities approved by your instructor. Weekly lab grades will be based on the percentage of questions answered correctly for the assigned lessons in Connect. When a student is logged into a computer for the purpose of completing lab or attending a lab session, the student must be actively involved in the lesson at all times.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Tests
Ten (10) points may be deducted from all major tests taken late. All major tests not taken within one week of the scheduled test date will receive a grade of zero (0) unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Assignments
Assignments must be submitted by the deadline to receive credit. Assignments will not be taken late. Any assignment not completed on time will receive a grade of zero (0).
Lab
All lab assignments are due on assigned days at the assigned times. Any lab assignment not completed on time will receive a grade of zero (0).
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. It will be the responsibility of the student to drop the class by the withdrawal date should he/she stop attending; otherwise, a grade of "F" will be given.
| DATE | CLASSROOM & HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS | LAB ASSIGNMENTS Due Sun. at 11:55 p.m. | MAJOR TESTS |
| Mar. 19 - 25 | FOLDER 1: Class Introduction & Paraphrasing FOLDER 2: Levels of Organization: Main Ideas, Supporting Details, Transitions, Introductions & Conclusions FOLDER 3: Looking for Clues & Deductive Thinking | Intro & Registration | |
| Mar. 26 - Apr. 1 | FOLDER 4: "Telling the Story" & Critically Evaluating Maps FOLDER 5: Organizing Information Through Mapping, Outlining & Flowcharts | LAB 1 & 2 Due Apr. 1 | |
| Apr. 2 - 8 | FOLDER 6: Review & Test 1 FOLDER 7: Maps for Critical Thinking | LAB 3 & 4 Due Apri 8 | TEST 1 |
| Apr. 9 - 15 | FOLDER 8: Maps for Taking Notes FOLDER 9: Review & Test 2 | LAB 5 & 6 Due Apr. 15 | TEST 2 |
| Apr. 16 - 22 | FOLDER 10: Maps for Writing Essays FOLDER 11: Maps for Organizing | LAB 7 & 8 Due Apr. 22 | |
| Apr. 23 - 29 | FOLDER 12: Review & Test 3 FOLDER 13: Maps for Writing Summaries | LAB 9 & 10 Due Apr. 29 | TEST 3 |
| Apr. 30 - May. 6 | FOLDER 14: Maps for Questioning | ||
| May. 7 - 10 | FOLDER 15: Maps for Studying FOLDER 16: Final Exam | FINAL EXAM | |
| Scheduled dates are subject to change. AC Connect Login: https://acconnect.actx.edu | |||
NOTE:
A student may take the TSI Assessment anytime during the semester. If he/she receives a score indicating college-readiness on the reading portion of the test, the student should immediately visit with the instructor to discuss options available at that time.
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