GUST 0341 Developmental Reading I
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GUST 0341: Developmental Reading I
Course Calendar
5- Week
Instructor: ______________________________
Office Hours: ______________________________
Course Description: College Reading I is designed to address the developmental reader’s need for direct instruction in basic reading behaviors that are essential to the acquisition of knowledge in the content areas. Instruction is based on an interactive reading method with emphasis on learning to learn. These key skills include previewing chapters, selecting and organizing the information read, and reading critically while, making informed decisions about that information. Credit 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Textbook: Adams, W. Royce and Becky Patterson. Developing Reading Versatility. Eighth Edition. Fort Worth: Harcourt, 2001.
Note: You must purchase a new textbook: no used textbooks will be allowed. Your instructor will verify that you have done this.
Materials: At least eight Scantron answer sheets (available in the bookstore), paper, pens, dictionary, spiral notebook and/or folder (for class notes, assignments, and handouts)
SESSIONS ACTIVITIES
WEEK ONE Introduction to GUST 0341
(Be sure to review the “Important Notes” at the end of this Calendar)
Nelson Denny Reading Test (Comprehension & Vocabulary)
Introduction to Destinations
(software program used for the lab component of the course).
Note: Your lab grade for this part of the course may be based on either or both of the following criteria:
• Grades which you earn on the Activities and/or Post-Activities of this program
• The amount of time you spend working on the program or a combination of both might be used.
Introduction to Unit 1 of Developing Reading Versatility: “Literal Comprehension” pg. 1-4.
Chapter 1 “Developing Vocabulary Skills:” Parts A - D (“Learning New Words,” “Learning Words In Context,” “Learning Word Parts and Structure” and “Putting it All Together”) pg. 5-55
Chapter 2 “Developing Literal Recall:” Parts A - D (“Separating the Main Idea from Details,” “Reading for the Main Idea: Paragraph Patterns,” “Finding an Author’s Thesis,” and “Summarizing as a Way to Test Your Understanding”) pg. 56-103
Complete exercises as assigned.
Begin studying the Word Parts Handout (supplied by
instructor).
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WEEK TWO Chapter 3 “Developing Study- Reading Skills and
Rate Flexibility:”
Parts C & F (“Scanning Graphic Aids” &
“Flexible Reading Rates”)
pg. 127-135 & 163-174.
Complete exercises as assigned.
Continue studying the Word Parts Handout.
Major Test #1 (Date: / I ) which will cover:
• Chapters 1, 2, & 3 (Parts C & F only)
• Word Parts Handout
Vocabulary from the Vocabulary Checks in the
“Putting It All Together” sections at the ends of
Chapters 1&2.
Introduction to Unit 2: “Critical Comprehension,”
pg. 193-195.
Chapter 4 “Distinguishing Fact From Opinion:” Parts A - D (“Fact Finding,” “Reading Opinions of Others,” “Detecting Propaganda” and “Putting It All Together”) pg. 196-241.
WEEK THREE Chapter 5 “Recognizing Tone, Figurative
Language, and Point of View:”
(“Recognizing Intent, Attitude, and Tone,”
“Recognizing Figurative
Language,” “Comparing” Biased Points of
View,” and “Putting It All
Together”) pg. 242-279.
Chapter 6 “Recognizing Inferences and Drawing Conclusions:”
Parts A - D (“Recognizing Inferences,” “Recognizing Inferences and Facts,” “Drawing Conclusions Using Induction & Deduction” and “Putting It All Together”) pg.280-327.
Complete exercises as assigned.
Major Test #2 (Date:( I I ) which will cover:
• Chapters 4, 5, & 6
• Vocabulary from the Vocabulary Checks in the “Putting It All Together” sections at the end of Chapters 4, 5, & 6.
NOTE: The middle of this week marks the middle of the semester: Midterm! Check with your instructor to make sure that you are not behind in either the lecture or lab component of the course.
WEEK FOUR NOTE: Instead of Unit 3—Chapter 7 & 8— your instructor may choose to include
TASP preparation exercises.
Introduction to Unit 3: “Affective
Comprehension,” pg.329-332.
Chapter 7 “Developing Affective Awareness:” Parts A - C (“Responding Effectively,” “Recognizing Images and Analogies in Affective Language,” and “Putting It All Together”) pg.333-364.
Chapter 8 “Reading Affectively Effectively:” Parts A & B (“Reading Short Stories” & “Putting It All Together”) pg. 365-404.
Complete exercises as assigned.
Major Test #3 (Date: I_ _ I ) which will cover:
• Chapters 7 & 8.
• Vocabulary from the Vocabulary Checks in the “Putting It All Together” sections at the end of Chapters 7 & 8.
NOTE: If you have been working on TASP exercises instead of Chapters 7 & 8, your instructor will explain what to study for Major Test #3), or he or she may choose to omit Major Test #3.
Review for Final Exam which will cover:
• Chapters 1 - 6
• Word Parts Handout
WEEK FIVE Nelson Denny Reading Test (Vocabulary & Comprehension)
FINAL EXAM (Date: I I Time: : )
Check your Summer Schedule of Classes for the exact day and time of your class’ final exam.
