rdg 091 college reading - Glendale Community College

RDG 091 COLLEGE PREPARATORY READING
Glendale Community College Main Campus
Spring 2014
Instructor: Mrs. Trisha Yamauchi
Office hours: by appointment, immediately after class
E-mail: [email protected]
Section: RDG091 - 0009 17895 College Preparatory Reading
Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
Room: GCC Main Campus LA104
WELCOME
I am delighted to have you as a student this semester. I am here to facilitate your learning and teach you the
skills and strategies that will help you be a better reader and student. You will get from class what you put into it
so it is up to you!
COURSE PHILOSOPHY
A college student can become an expert reader through detailed guided practice and reading every day. If you
are willing to work hard and make the most out of the learning activities, you WILL become a more powerful
reader. An investment of time and effort now will pay off many times over in your college career.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Designed to improve basic reading and study skills, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Recommended to all
students whose placement test scores indicate a need for reading instruction. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading
placement test score, or grade of “C” or better in RDG081.
College Preparatory Reading
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Apply word-meaning strategies to maximize comprehension. (I)
2.
Identify and explain main ideas, central points, and supporting details in paragraphs, short readings,
and essays. (II)
3.
Determine true fact and false fact (appearance of fact) from opinion in selected readings and Internet
websites. (III)
4.
Infer meanings from context in various types of reading selections. (IV)
5.
Apply reading study strategies to textbooks. (V)
6.
Identify and use organizational patterns and transitions as aids to comprehension in short readings
and essays. (VI)
7.
Integrate information from graphics and text to understand, analyze, and evaluate written materials.
(VII)
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Summarize and critique single and multi-paragraph readings. (VIII)
Recognize the use of language devices and evaluative elements in various reading materials. (IX)
Gather, evaluate, and utilize internet and database resources. (X)
Utilize skimming and scanning techniques and vary reading rate according to the reading purpose.
(XI)
TEXTBOOKS / MATERIALS
 Required Textbook: Reading & All That Jazz, Author: Mather, Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Edition: 5th, Year
Published: 2012, Price: 99.00 USD, Notes: Used Retail Price is $74.25. ISBN 9780073407289 Your
copy must not have written answers in the book and it must have all required pages. (Bring text every
day.)
 A spiral notebook or composition book for your journal
 A good dictionary or good dictionary online skills--You do not need to bring a dictionary to class.
 Pencil, blue or black pens--Please always have a pencil in class because you may be asked to complete
a Scantron sheet with no prior notice.
 Highlighters (2 different colors)
COURSE PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is very important. Please contact me if you are going to be absent or late at:
[email protected] If you miss more than two (2) classes, you will be withdrawn from the course. You
are responsible for any work you miss due to an absence. Assignments that are due at the missed class session
must be turned in at the beginning of the next class meeting. You cannot earn points for class participation if
you are absent.
Official Absences -- MCCCD policy states that:
Official absences are those that occur when students are involved in an official activity of the college, i.e., field
trips, tournaments, athletic events, and present an official absence excuse form. Absences for such events shall
not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students who must miss a
class for an official reason must obtain an official absence verification card from the appropriate dean or
associate dean and present it to the appropriate instructor(s) before the absence. Prior arrangements must be
made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the students will not be
penalized.
Other official absences include jury duty and subpoenas. Appropriate documentation will be required. Prior
arrangements must be made with each instructor for makeup work. If prior arrangements have been made, the
students will not be penalized.
In the event of the death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of up to one week will not be
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counted against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. Students should contact
instructor(s) as soon as possible to arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation will be required (for
example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In specialized programs that require clinical rotations, this
regulation may not apply.
Religious Holidays -- MCCCD policy states that:
Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any administrator,
faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Absences for such holidays shall not count
against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. At least one week before the holiday,
students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the
reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up
work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.
No other absences are official or excused.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students must withdraw themselves if they are excessively absent. I will give a student
a “Y” meaning they are withdrawn with a failing grade for those who are excessively absent and do not withdraw
themselves. The English Department recommended policy states the English/Reading instructors may withdraw
students who accumulate unofficial absences in excess of the number of times a class meets per week, which is
two times a week. Refer to the academic calendar on page 5 and/or the Student Handbook regarding
withdrawal dates and guidelines.
TARDIES: Being late to class causes classroom disruption and takes away from the learning environment. If
you enter late, please come in quietly and get right to work. If you are more than ten minutes late, you will be
counted "absent".
GRADING POLICY: All assignments are given a point value. Assignments not handed in on time will be
recorded as “0”. Points are given for in-class participation, homework, binder organization, vocabulary flashcards,
quizzes, tests, and final exam. Late assignments are not accepted. Free tutoring is available through the
Learning Center. Grades are as follows:
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=below 60.
Point values will be posted on Canvas once per week. It is your responsibility to check to make sure your
scores match what is being posted. If there is any discrepancy, I will modify the grade accordingly.
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In-class work/group participation
10%
It is very important that you attend class and participate actively. Graded practice exercises will be done in class,
often in small work groups. Research shows that students learn more when they discuss what they read with
others. When a student misses a class, it is the student’s responsibility to learn what they missed.
Homework
30%
Because 091 is a skill-building course, regular homework is very important. Your assignments will include
exercises in the textbook as well as other exercises designed by your instructor.
Journal
10%
You will read a novel of your choice in each class. If you do not have your book with you or are not reading it
during class, you will not earn full participation points. There will be a journal prompt each class (except for test
days) for you to complete. Your responses to these prompts will be kept in your notebook. It is your
responsibility to obtain the prompts if you are absent. You should be reading 1-3 novels over the course of this
class. These prompts will be applicable to any FICTION book.
Tests
50%
One of the most important skills college students learn is reading textbook chapters and preparing for tests on
them. We will have 3 tests and a final exam on the content and skills taught. By practicing in class and
completing study guides, you will be preparing for successful test-taking in your other college courses.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATE WORK: Course assignments must be turned in on time unless special arrangements have been made
with the instructor. Late Assignments are not accepted.
MISSED IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: If students miss quizzes, other options are available IF the student was
absent due to an illness and has a doctor’s note. Missed tests/quizzes must be made up during the next
scheduled class meeting after your absence. Missed in-class work, if possible to make up, will be given as
homework and due the next class period.
GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment Formatting
 All assignments must have your first and last name, RDG091, and due date.
 All assignments must be legible and have proper headings (True/False, Multiple Choice, Exercise 1,
etc.). They may be typed or handwritten.
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 Responses from the textbook parts titled "In Your Own Words", "The Art of Writing", or Internet Activity",
must be at least one paragraph of 8 sentences in length.
 Assignments must be turned in on the due date at the beginning of class. They are not to be emailed.
Independent Work--You are expected to do your own work. Copying another person’s assignments and
plagiarizing are unacceptable. This includes text messaging another student for answers. If your cell phone is out
of sight and turned off, you will not be tempted. Students who engage in these behaviors will be asked to leave
the class and receive no credit for attendance or the assignment. A second offense will result in permanent
removal from the class with no tuition refund. This warning includes giving answers as well as receiving them.
Please read the Student Handbook under Student Rights and Responsibilities regarding plagiarism and cheating.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION: Students are expected to show respect for the educational process in the
classroom. That includes showing respect for people who are talking, to other students and the instructor.
Please keep your focus on class lecture and activities, minimizing tardies and early departures. Refrain from
using cells phones or texting devices while in class. These kinds of disruptions cold lead to disciplinary action.
Please see the Student Handbook for more information.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: If at any time a student makes you feel uncomfortable due to unwanted suggestions or
sexual advances, PLEASE feel free to come to me and report it, even if it does not occur in class. Also, please
refer to the student handbook for further information.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Please turn your phones to silent while in class. After entering
the room, even if class has not begun, please turn phone to silent and do not talk on the phone. No use of your
phone will be allowed during class, outside of an emergency. If you have a multiple use device and take
notes on it, please advise the instructor and make sure it is visible. If you text during class and/or talk on your
cell phone and it is not class related, you will relinquish your phone until the end of class. The next time you use
your phone during class and it is not class related, you will be asked to leave and will not earn any participation
points for the day.
PAIRS/GROUP WORK: All members of a group are expected to work cooperatively to complete in-class
assignments. All group members must participate. Group members are expected to rotate responsibilities.
TAPE RECORDING OF CLASSES: There will be no recording of class lectures, except as an accommodation
for students with identified disabilities. See me if you are a student with a disability and wish to record during
class. No recording of electronic video or photo is permitted during class, no exceptions.
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DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES: The Disabled Student Services Office provides reasonable accommodations
for students with disabilities. A student in need of accommodations should contact the office at 623-845-3080
(TDS 100).
FOOD AND DRINK: Please do not bring food or drink into the classroom with the exception of water in spill-proof
containers.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION: It is your responsibility to SAVE your typed work on your hard drive, CD, Zip or
thumb drive, as well as returned assignments, until you have received your final grade from the college.
DISCLAIMER: This syllabus is subject to modification as determined by the instructor. I will try not to make changes
that create a hardship for you, but I may move assignments or quiz/test dates around for your benefit, depending on
our progress in class.
Spring 2014 Semester
Day(s)
Date(s)
Event
Sat
Jan 11
Classes Begin
Mon
Jan 20
Observance of M L King Birthday
Mon
Feb 17
Observance of Presidents' Day
Mon
Feb 24
Application Due for May 2014 Graduation
+
+
Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Mon-Sun Mar 10-16 Spring Break
++
++
Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted
Sun
May 4
Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon-Thur May 5-8
*Final Exams
Fri
May 9
Commencement
Fri
May 9
Spring Semester Ends
Mon
May 26
Observance of Memorial Day
Classes meeting on Friday evening only, Saturday only, or Sunday only will have final examinations during their last regular class
meeting.
+ See your student schedule in my.maricopa.edu for the Last Day to Withdraw without an Instructor Signature for each class in
which you are enrolled.
++ Refer to the Important Deadlines for Students to determine the Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal will be accepted.
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Class Schedule--RDG 091
Reading and written assignments are to be completed as homework for the listed date. Assignments in bold
letters are a grade. Written work must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the following class. Remember,
no late work will be accepted and refer to the syllabus for the guidelines on written work.
Monday, January 13th
In Class
 Introduction
 Syllabus
 Pre-Test
Wednesday, January 15th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #1
Chapter 1
Multiple Intelligences Survey and Profile
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 1, Introduction "Your First Week in Class" pgs. 121.
2) Find a fiction (not real) book that you are interested in and
have NEVER read before. Bring this book to class everyday
starting Wednesday. We will begin reading Wednesday. If
you finish this book during the semester, start another one.
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 1, Chapter 1 "Becoming an Effective Learner" pgs.
22-54.
2) Read "Strive to Be the Best You Can Be?" pgs. 50-52.
Answer "Multiple Choice", "Scanning", "Vocabulary in
Context" and "Written Assignment" #1 (Your answer does
not need to be 3 paragraphs in length but does need to be a
solid paragraph with at least 8 sentences.).
Monday, January 20th, No Class (Observance of M L King Birthday)
Wednesday, January 22nd
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #2
Chapter 1
 Study Habits
 Words in Context
 SQ3R
 Using SQ3R with "Excerpt from
Internet Literacy" pg. 59
Tonight's Homework
1) Finish reading Part 1, Chapter 1 "Becoming an Effective
Learner" pgs. 55-70.
2) "Words in Context" handout
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Monday, January 27th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #3
Chapter 2
 General and specific terms
 Topic, main idea and supporting details
 Paragraph diagrams show structure
Wednesday, January 29th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #4
Chapter 2
 Paraphrasing
 Implied Main Idea
Monday, February 3rd
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #5
Chapter 3
 Author's Purpose and Activity
 Author's Purpose and Text Evidence and
Support
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 2, Chapter 2 "Topics, Main Ideas, and Details" pgs.
77-100.
2) Complete Review Tests 1-3 pgs. 97-100.
Tonight's Homework
1) Finish reading Part 2, Chapter 2 "Topics, Main Ideas, and
Details" pgs. 100-127.
2) Read "Neither Man nor Rat Can Properly Fold Laundry"
pgs. 116-118. Answer the first two questions at the top of
pg. 118, "Multiple Choice", and "In Your Own Words" #1.
"In Your Own Words" must be at least one paragraph of 8
sentences in length.
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 2, Chapter 3 "Determining an Author's Purpose"
pgs. 128-133.
2) Read the following pieces from your textbook; write a
short paragraph of at least 6 sentences explaining what
the author's purpose is, and use specific examples for
each one. You will have three paragraphs in total.
 "The Shepherd's Daughter" (entertain) pg. 134
 "From a Melted Candy Bar to Microwaves" (inform) pg.
138
 "Students Who Push Burgers" (persuade) pg. 143
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Wednesday, February 5th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #6
Tonight's Homework
1) Word Parts and Close Reading Handouts
Chapter 3
 Word Parts
 Close Reading
Monday, February 10th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #7
Tonight's Homework
1) Summarizing Handout
2) Complete Study Guide for extra practice for Test #1
Chapter 3
Summarizing
Receive Study Guide for Test #1 (Ch. 1-3
and close reading)
Wednesday, February 12th
In Class
Test #1 (Ch. 1-3 and close reading)
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 4, Chapter 8 "Four Primary Modes of Writing" pgs.
333-337.
Monday, February 17th, No Class (Observance of Presidents' Day)
Wednesday, February 19th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #8
Chapter 8
Narrative Mode
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "Thank You, Ma'm" pgs. 338-340 and complete "Short
Answer" and "In Your Own Words"--make sure these are in
complete sentences.
Monday, February 24th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #9
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "A Son's Memoir" pgs. 342-345 and complete "Short
Answer" and "Multiple Choice".
Chapter 8
Descriptive Mode
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Wednesday, February 26th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #10
Chapter 8
Expository/Informative Mode
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "Sibling Relationships and Birth Order" pgs. 348-351
and complete "Multiple Choice", "True/False", and
"Vocabulary in Context" on pgs. 351-354.
Monday, March 3rd
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #11
Chapter 8
Persuasion/Argumentation Mode
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "TV" pgs. 356-359 and complete "Short Answer" and
create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting pre-TV
and post TV communities (see pg. 361).
2) Read Part 2, Chapter 4 "Transition Words and Patterns of
Organization" pgs. 169-211.
Wednesday, March 5th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #12
Chapter 4
 Transitions
 Patterns of organization
Tonight's Homework
1) Complete Exercises 15 on pgs. 197-200 and Review Test 5
on pg. 209.
2) Read Part 4 Chapter 9 "Modes of Organization" pgs. 371-410
March 10th-16th No Classes due to Spring Break
Monday, March 17th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #13
Tonight's Homework
1) Handout "Modes of Organization A"
Chapter 9
Modes of Organization (classificationdivision or categories, listing, compare/
contrast, and examples)
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Wednesday, March 19th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #14
Tonight's Homework
1) Handout "Modes of Organization B"
2) Complete Study Guide for extra practice for Test #2
Chapter 9
Modes of Organization (chronological
order, steps in a process, and cause/
effect)
Study Guide for Test #2 (Ch. 4, 8, and 9)
Monday, March 24th
In Class
Test #2 on Chapters 4, 8, and 9
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 3 Chapter 5 "Inference" pgs. 213-255.
Wednesday, March 26th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #15
Chapter 5
Drawing Inferences from people, pictures,
and literature
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "Excerpt from Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man" pgs.
228-231 and complete "In Your Own Words" #1-5. These
should be written in complete sentences. Make sure you
answer all questions in each one.
Monday, March 31st
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #16
Chapter 6
 Literal and figurative language
 Figures of Speech (simile, metaphor,
extended metaphor, personification, and
cliché)
Today's Homework
1) Read Part 3 Chapter 6 "Figurative Language" pgs. 263-285
2) Read "The Love of My Life" pgs. 272-274 and complete
"Multiple Choice" and "Written Assignment" #4 only.
"Written Assignment" #4 must be at least one paragraph
of 8 sentences in length.
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Wednesday, April 2nd
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #17
Chapter 6
 Symbols and symbolism
 Create a symbol and describe it
Tonight's Homework
1) Read "The Yellow Ribbon" pgs. 281-285 and complete
"Multiple Choice", "True/False" and "Written Assignment".
"Written Assignment" must be at least one paragraph of 8
sentences in length.
Monday, April 7th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #18
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 3, Chapter 7 "Tone" pgs. 299-324.
Chapter 6
 Literary Allusion
 Imagery
 Activity
Wednesday, April 9th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #19
Tonight's Homework
1) Tone and Mood Handout
Chapter 7
 Tone
Monday, April 14th
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #20
Tonight's Homework
1) Complete Study Guide for extra practice for Test #3
Chapter 7
 Irony (verbal and situational)
 Satire (caricature, hyperbole/overstatement, and understatement)
Study Guide for Test #3 (Chapters 5-7)
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Wednesday, April 16th
In Class
Test #3 (Chapters 5-7)
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 5, Chapter 10 "Fact and Opinion" pgs. 411-438.
Monday, April 21st
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #21
Tonight's Homework
1) Read Part 5, Chapter 11 "Bias" pgs. 461-496.
2) Complete Fact and Opinion Quiz 1 and 2 on pgs. 421-422.
Chapter 10
Fact, opinion, hypothesis, and theory
Wednesday, April 23rd
In Class
Read novel and complete prompt #22
Chapter 11
 Bias
 Connotation and Denotation
 Euphemisms
Monday, April 28th
In Class
Show Journal Prompts (today or Wed.)
Chapter 12
Propaganda Techniques
Tonight's Homework
1) Complete Review Test pgs. 480-483 (#1-8).
2) Read Part 5, Chapter 12 "Propaganda Techniques" pgs. 484502.
3) Make sure your journal prompts 1-22 will be ready for either
Monday or Wednesday. They will not be graded after 4/30.
Tonight's Homework
1) Complete Review Test pg. 491.
2) Read Part 5 Chapter 13 "Evaluating the Evidence" pgs. 517538.
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Wednesday, April 30th
In Class
1) last
Show Journal Prompts (this is the
day)
Tonight's Homework
Complete Study Guide for extra practice for Final Exam
Chapter 13
 Persuasive Techniques
 Evaluating Editorials, Letters, and
Cartoons
Study Guide for Final (Chapters 1-13)
Monday, May 5th
Final Exam!
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Reading 091 –Trisha Yamauchi, Instructor
Glendale Community College Main Campus
SPRING 2014
Student Name: (please print)______________________________________________
Section #: _____RDG091 - 0009 17895 College Preparatory Reading ________
Current phone: _____________________________
Current e-mail: _____________________________
I have received, read, and understood the Syllabus for RDG 091. I understand and am prepared to comply with
all requirements and responsibilities outlined in the Syllabus, including attendance and grading policies. I will
participate in class and class activities with integrity and honesty so that I will be successful in RDG 091 and all
my academic work as a college student. In addition, all work done outside of class will be done independently. I
also understand that if I have any disability that affects my ability to learn within the customary constraints of the
learning environment that I will inform the instructor in a timely and appropriate manner so that she may make
any necessary accommodations.
I also understand that GCC has a Student Code of Conduct accessible to me via the Internet GCC homepage. I
will abide by and follow the rules outlined in the Code of Conduct out of respect for myself, fellow learners, and
learning facilitators at GCC. I understand that lack of compliance will result in disciplinary actions per the
discretion of the instructor and GCC administrators.
Signature: __________________________________________________
Date:_______________
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