Maricopa Community Colleges  RDG011   19962-20024 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
RDG011 19962-20024 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Reading English as a Second Language III
Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Includes instruction for more advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or grade of "C" or better in RDG010 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RDG011   19962-20024 Reading English as a Second Language III
1. Apply syllabication rules to pronounce words accurately. (I)
2. Identify root words, suffixes, and prefixes. (II)
3. Use context clues to define unfamiliar words. (II)
4. Distinguish between standard and nonstandard language usage. (III)
5. Determine when a main idea is stated or implied in written material. (IV)
6. Identify details that support stated and implied main ideas. (IV)
7. Write simple summaries for selected reading passages. (IV)
8. Use the information provided for word entries in a standard English dictionary. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
RDG011   19962-20024 Reading English as a Second Language III
    I. Decoding skills
        A. Syllabication
        B. Stress (accent marks)
      II. Vocabulary development
          A. Word parts
          B. Context clues
          C. Idiomatic language
        III. Language
            A. Standard
            B. Nonstandard
            C. Idiomatic expressions
          IV. Comprehension
              A. Stated and implied main ideas
              B. Supporting details
              C. Summary of reading passage
            V. Dictionary usage
                A. Guide words
                B. Multiple meanings
                C. Diacritical marks
                D. Etymology
                E. Parts of speech
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