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Division of Parallel Studies |
Instructor: Margie Dyer Office # L209 Telephone (979)-209-7372
Email: mardyer@yahoo.com
Office hours: M W 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
TR 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Reading 0306 is a course designed to prepare students to read college texts. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying study-reading strategies essential to success in academic courses. The course offers a multi-media learning experience as well as whole group and small group interactive instruction. Prerequisite: appropriate score on the TASP test or alternative test or completion of READ 0305 with a grade of "C" or better. Three class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours (nontransferable).
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Reading 0306 is a reading course with four tested objectives (listed below). Students use a variety of cues while reading texts orally and/or silently in order to learn to:
1. identify the main idea in a variety of reading
materials.
2. identify supporting ideas in a variety of reading materials.
3. apply critical reading skills and strategies in a variety of reading materials.
4. apply study reading strategies to a variety of reading materials.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Activities associated with each learning objective include the following: lecture, computer-assisted instruction, written practice, discussion, class assignments, small group collaborative activities, individualized assignments, and assignments in a laboratory setting.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Week 1 (1/13-1/17)
Topic: Main Idea
Homework: 1. purchase course materials
2. 10 Steps pp.60-67
Week 2 (1/20-1/24)
Topic: Main Idea
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 69-80
2. 10 Steps pp. 134-141
Week 3 (1/27-1/31)
Topic: Main Idea
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 143-154
2. Review for Main Idea Test: class notes and 10 Steps pp. 41-
60 and pp. 119-13
Week 4 (2/3-2/7)
Test 1 - Main Idea - Tuesday, February 4
Topic: Supporting Details
Homework: 1. No homework on 2/4
2. 10 Steps pp. 96-105
Week 5 (2/10-2/14)
Topic: Supporting Details
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 107-118
2. 10 Steps pp. 179-190
Week 6 (2/17-2/21)
Topic: Supporting Details
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 219-230
2. 10 Steps pp. 536-543. Review for supporting details test. Class notes
on supporting details and patterns of organization. 10 Steps pp.
81-96, pp. 155-169, and pp. 519-535
Week 7 (2/24-2/28)
Test 2 Supporting Details: Tuesday, February 25
Topic: Study Reading
Homework: 1. No homework on 2/26
2. Textbook Thinking pp. 156-165. Complete previewing exercise
(Instructor will hand out exercise in class.)
Week 8 (3/3-3/7)
Topic: Study Reading
Homework: 1. Read Textbook Thinking pp. 178-186. Read and annotate pp. 273-278
in Textbook Thinking.
2. Textbook Thinking. Read and annotate pp. 278-285
Spring Break - 3/10-3/14
Week 9 (3/17-3/21)
Topic: Study Reading
Homework: 1. Textbook Thinking. Read and annotate pp. 285-292
2. . Textbook Thinking pp. 194-217. Explain what each of the following
are and how they are done: mapping, concept cards,
question/answer, compare/contrast charting, time lines, outlining,
summarizing, and making a study guide.
Week 10 (3/24-3/28)
Test 3 Study Reading: Thursday, March 27
Topic: Study Reading
Homework: 1. Textbook Thinking pp. 219-228. Review for Study
Reading Test, Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11and "Psychology of Memory" in
Textbook Thinking.
2. No homework on 3/27.
Week 11 (3/31-4/4)
Topic: Critical Reading
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 284-293
2. 10 Steps pp. 295-306
Week 12 (4/7-4/9)
Topic: Critical Reading
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 331-342
2. 10 Steps pp. 367-378
Week 13 (4/14-4/18)
Topic: Critical Reading
Homework: 1. 10 Steps pp. 307-320
2. Review for Critical Reading test: class notes on critical reading and
10 Steps pp. 231-242, pp. 265-283, pp. 307-320, and pp. 567-575
Week 14 (4/21-4/25)
Test 4 - Critical Reading, Tuesday, April 2
Topic: Review and Practice
Homework: 1. No homework on 4/22
2. Review and practice for final exam and posttest
Week 15 (4/28-4/30)
1. Posttest in class on 4/29
The final exam will be given on Thursday, May 1
in L249 from 10:15-12:15.
Please plan to take the final on this date as no early or late finals will be
given.
GRADING
1. Skills tests - 500 points, 125 per test.
2. Final - 100 points, 20 from the posttest and 80 from the final
4. Homework assignments - 100 points
5. Lab assignments - 100 points
6. Class notes and class assignments - 100 points
7. Vocabulary - 50 points
8. Study reading quizzes - 50 points
900-1000 points = A
800-899 points = B
700-799 points = C
600-699 points = D
Below 600 points = F
Please note - Homework, class, and lab assignments will be a completion grade. You will receive full credit for completed assignments and no credit for incomplete assignments.
COURSE POLICIES
No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom. Turn off telephones and pagers while in class.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY
Students needing special accommodations due to a physical or learning disability must contact the Disabilities Services Counselor in order to receive assistance (209-7255). The office is located in the Administration Building, counseling area. Please see me about any recommended accommodations.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
According to Blinn College Policy, a grade of incomplete can be given only under the following circumstances: (1) in emergency situations, such as a serious illness affecting either the student or a member of the immediate family, and (2) only if the final exam and/or a final paper or project is not completed. An incomplete grade is not designed to make up work missed during the semester. The instructor, Division Chair, and student have to agree on this grade and fill out a contract before the grade of incomplete is given.
CIVILITY
Members of the Blinn College community, which includes
faculty, staff
and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all
aspects of campus life. Blinn College holds all members accountable for
their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves
to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates
concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member
of the College community, including respect for College property and the
physical and intellectual property of others.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY
No form of scholastic dishonesty will be tolerated at Blinn College. This includes cheating by copying answers, plagiarism, and collusion on written assignments. If students violate this policy, a report will be sent to the Division Chair after the first offense. If there is a second offense, a more severe penalty may be applied according to Blinn Policy.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The attendance policy for this course is the following. Students are required to attend all classes. You will be dropped from the course if you miss more than the equivalent of two weeks of classes. For classes that meet two times a week, four absences is the maximum number of classes you can miss. If you miss the fifth time, you will be dropped from the course, no exceptions. There are no excused absences; therefore, you should use your absences wisely and never be absent unless the absence is unavoidable.
OTHER POLICIES
1. Homework is due at the beginning of the class
after it is assigned. Assignments may be turned in late and still receive credit
until the test over that portion of the course has been given. Once the test
has been given, you cannot receive credit for those assignments. Assignment
#1 in the calendar is the assignment for Monday and is due on Wednesday. Assignment
#2 is the assignment for Wednesday and is due the next Monday. If you are absent,
please use the syllabus and have your assignment complete when you return to
class.
2. If you miss a test, please see me before or after class or during my office
hours to discuss making it up. You must see me about the missed test no later
than two weeks after the test date. Students may only make up a test if they
missed it for a reason beyond their control. This would include serious illness,
family emergency, or other emergencies. These problems will have to be documented
with a doctor's or other excuse. If you are uncertain about whether your situation
is one that would allow you to take a make up exam, please contact me in advance
of the test at my home, office, or by email.
3. Work completed during the class and the written lab assignments cannot be
made up. These assignments will be done and kept in your notebook. Because you
receive a grade for the lab and class work, missing class will have the effect
of lowering your grade because the work completed on the day of your absence
will not be there.
4. Your notebook should have two parts marked with dividers. The first part
should be labeled class work. As we complete work during the class, please number
the assignments (1, 2, 3, etc.) and keep them in the numbered order in your
notebook. The second part of your notebook should consist of internet and other
written assignments that you will complete in the lab. This section should be
labeled lab work. Please number these assignments (1, 2, 3, etc.) as well and
keep them in the numbered order. The class work and lab work assignments will
be due at the end of the semester on 4/28.
5. Please do not schedule appointments during our class time. There are no excused
absences.
6. Please do not leave the room during class time as this disturbs the other
students and the instructor. Please go to the rest room before arriving at class.
Please ask me about any information or policy that is not clear to you. Thank you for following these policies.
