READ 97 Syllabus

Subject Code

READ

Course Number

97

Course Title

Prerequisites

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

Course Outcomes

Vocabulary Skills

Order

Description

1

Use word parts to determine word meanings.

2

Use a dictionary effectively.

3

Use context clues to determine word meanings.

 

Comprehension Skills

Order

Description

1

Identify stated and implied main ideas.

2

Identify supporting details.

3

Identify transition words, phrases, and sentences.

4

Identify paragraph patterns, such as time order, examples, series, comparison and contrast, and cause and effect.

5

Interpret graphs, charts, tables, and maps.

 

Critical Reading Skills

Order

Description

1

Differentiate between facts and opinions.

2

Infer meanings and draw conclusions.

3

Deduce author’s purpose and tone.

 

Study Skills

Order

Description

1

Develop textbook reading skills, which include previewing, reviewing, and annotating.

2

Develop techniques for locating and organizing information.

3

Develop reading techniques that help prepare for objective/subjective test taking.

4

Compute oral and written directions.

 

Content Area Reading Skills

Order

Description

1

Develop content area reading skills by reading a variety of materials.