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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-27-95 |
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RDG081
1995 Fall – 2009 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Reading
Improvement |
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Designed
to improve basic reading skills. Includes word recognition, prediction of
contents of reading selections, and development of basic vocabulary. Emphasis
on identifying main ideas and related details. Reviews following directions
and the understanding of graphic materials. Prerequisites: Placement test scores, or
permission of Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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RDG081 1995
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Reading Improvement |
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Apply previewing strategies to predict the content of
reading passages. (I) |
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Use sound-symbol relationships in the English language to
pronounce words. (II) |
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Apply syllabication to aid in pronouncing multisyllabic
words. (III) |
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Analyze words according to their structure. (IV) |
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Apply dictionary usage skills. (V) |
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Use clues in context to predict word meanings. (VI) |
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Utilize a vocabulary development system. (VII) |
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Identify stated and implied main ideas of written
materials. (VIII) |
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Relate major and minor supporting details to main ideas in
written materials. (IX) |
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Follow the reasoning of a writer's organization. (X) |
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Use graphic organizers to analyze the structure of a
reading passage. (XI) |
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Interpret graphics in reading passages. (XII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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RDG081 1995
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Reading Improvement |
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I. Content prediction A. Preview of title B. Preview of subtitles C. Comparison with actual
content II. Sound-symbol
relationships III. Syllabication A. Hearing syllables B. Syllabication rules IV. Structural analysis A. Roots B. Affixes V. Dictionary skills A. Guide words B. Pronunciation key C. Dictionary entry VI. Clues in context A. Words with multiple
meanings B. Unfamiliar words VII. Vocabulary development
A. 3 x 5 card system B. Other vocabulary
building system C. Word derivation VIII. Stated and implied
main ideas A. Paragraphs B. Longer reading passages IX. Supporting details A. Major support B. Minor support X. Organization A. Addition B. Cause and effect B. Comparison/contrast D. Illustration E. Time F. Series XI. Graphic organizers A. Mapping B. Charting C. Outlining XII. Graphics in reading
passages A. Maps B. Charts C. Tables D. Diagrams E. Graphs |
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