Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus

Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix Number REA 0017 Course Title: College Prep Reading I CRN: 20398 Credit: 4 Term: Spring 2012 Course Catalog Description: This course provides reading instruction to those students who test into the course based on a Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) for reading or for those students who have completed the REA 0007 course with a grade of C or higher in preparation for passing the College Preparatory Reading Test (CPRT), a comprehensive exit test for reading. This course is designed to build vocabulary skills, literal and critical comprehension skills, and successful reading strategies. Instructor: Dr. Betsy Stoutmorrill Contact Information: stoutmob@lscc.edu 353-422-5513 cell Office Location: N/A Office Hours: By Appointment All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail. Prerequisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: Course Objectives: (what the course will do) C or higher in REA 0007 or placement score Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills, by John Langan 5 th edition Advancing Vocabulary Skills by Sherrie L. Nist 4 th edition ENgrade (for monitoring grade and academic progress) User name: X id (capital X); Access Code will be given to each student after drop/add on Wed. January 18, 2012 Townsend Press Online Learning Center must set up account online during class on Monday January 9 th for both text books online assignments, quizzes and tests. This course offers the opportunities to improve those reading skills essential to meaningful, effective study. The following are the specific comprehension improvement and vocabulary development course objectives. I. Comprehension Improvement A. Literal comprehension skills 1. Recognizing main idea in a given passage 2. Identifying supporting details 3. Determining the meaning of words on the basis of context B. Critical reading skills 1. Recognizing the author s purpose 2. Identifying the author s overall organizational pattern 3. Distinguishing between statement of fact and statement of opinion 4. Detecting bias 5. Recognizing the author s tone 6. Recognizing explicit and implicit relationships within a sentence 7. Recognizing valid arguments 8. Drawing logical inferences and conclusions II. Vocabulary Development A. Using context to understand the meaning of new or unfamiliar words B. Learning and using common word parts to determine the meaning of new words C. Recognizing the denotation and connotation of words REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 1

D. Recognizing that every word represents a concept and serves as a graphic symbol of that concept Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: 1. Read for a variety of purposes including gathering information, to follow directions, to give a response, to form an opinion, to understand information, to enjoy and appreciate. 2. Value reading as a means of learning and enjoyment. 3. Analyze context to understand the meaning of new or unfamiliar words The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. REA 0017 is a skills course, and the student must be present to participate. It is mandatory, therefore, that ALL TARDIES AND ABSENCES BE MADE UP by attending an additional reading section taught by the same instructor. The failure to make up any absence or tardy attendance will result in a grade reduction of 3.3% per absence. Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012 Methods of Evaluation: Grades 1. 10% Attendance/Participation in Study Skills In-Class Activities 2. 10% Online Computer Assignments: Townsend Press or other website programs 3. 10% FICTION Reading Assignment: 1000 pages (Handout & Discuss on 1/18) 4. 10% Text book Assignments in Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills 5. 10% Text Book Assignments in Advancing Vocabulary Skills 6. 15% Quizzes (online and in-class) 7. 15% Tests (online and in-class) 8. 20% Final Exam Passing Grades: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 Failing Grades: D=60-69 F= 59 and below REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 2

Course Calendar: This is a fully seated course that meets from 5:30 pm to 9:50 pm on the South Lake Campus Room 126. Dates for text and online assignments, tests, quizzes, presentations, and academic skills activities are noted on calendar that follows. Classroom Rules and Policies: On time class attendance is mandatory. Text book and online assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assignment stated in syllabus. Cell phones must be turned off during class. Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule 2.17. Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. REA0017 Assignments Text book ASSIGNMENTS directions: Write your answers in both 10 Steps and Vocabulary Skills text books. Tear out the assigned pages, staple in order. Write your name, course and date on the front page. Complete all objective and short answer questions including practice questions. Skip the discussion questions. Use the limited answer key Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills page 615 to Self-Grade Practice Use the limited answer key Advancing Vocabulary Skills page 177 to Self-Grade Sentence Check I Text book assignments are discussed and begin work on the date noted AND due at the beginning of class: Monday s Focus Study Skills and Vocabulary Skills book and online at www.townsendpress.com Monday s Assignment is due the next Monday except where noted in the syllabus Monday s Study Skills Activities are counted as Participation and cannot be done late if absent s Focus 10Steps Chapter Presentation, assignment & 0nline work at www.townsendpress.com s Assignments are due the next except where noted in the syllabus Fiction Reading Assignment due as noted in syllabus and on book review form. Text book RETURN at end of Spring 2012 Term directions: SAVE all returned work to TURN IN THE ENTIRE BOOK on the day of the FINAL EXAM ASSEMBLE all work, arrange in order by page number, place inside the cover with rubber-band to secure pages, write your name, course, and SPRING 2012 on the outside. (Included in Attendance/Participate Grade) REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 3

Jan. 11 Introductions and Review Syllabus Preview Advancing Vocabulary Skills Books (VOCS) Create Account for Townsend Press On-Line (TPOL) at www.townsendpress.net Pre-Test Vocabulary Test Online (Scored, but not for grade!) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 1/23: (Note: two weeks to finish due to MLK Holiday on 1/16) o VOCS pgs. 1-6 o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 1 pgs. 8-9; pg10 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 1 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (same as book pg 10-11) o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 2 pgs 12-13, pg14 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 2 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (same as book pg 14-15) o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 3 pgs 16-17, pg18 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 3 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (same as book pg 18-19) o Library Introduction Pre-Test College Reading Test Online: Form A (Scored, but not for grade!) Preview 10Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills (10S): Introduction pgs. 3-12 Presentation: Chapter 1 Vocabulary in Context ASSIGNMENT Due 1/18: o 10S to Advancing: Chapter 1 Read and Do pages 17-31; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 32-42; Do Mastery Test/Quiz 1 & 2 pgs. 43-46, o 10S to Advancing: The Professor is a Dropout pgs. 459-473 o TPOL Chapter 1 Exercise1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 Jan. 18 Turn In: 10S pgs 17-46 and pgs 459-473 LINKS Visit Create ENgrade Account MLA formatting-fictional book Fiction Reading Assignment: Discuss and Review Directions/Handout Part I (500 pages) Due Presentation: Chapter 2 Main Idea ASSIGNMENT Due 1/25: o 10S to Advancing Chapter 2 Read and Do pgs 55-80; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 81-90; and Do Mastery Test/Quiz 1 & 2 pgs 91-94 o 10S to Advancing Taming the Anger Monster pages 463-484 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 2 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 4

Jan. 25 Turn In: VOCS pgs 1-6 AND Unit 1: Chapter 1, 2 & 3 pgs 8-18 (Don t tear out pg 19!) Presentation for Study Skills: Setting Goals ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 1/30 o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 4 pgs 20-21, pg 22 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 4 Do Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (same as book pg 22-23) o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 5 pgs. 24-25; pg 26 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 5 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 26-27) o VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 6 pgs 28-29, pg 30 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 6 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg30-31) o VOCS Unit 1: Review pg. 32 (DON T do pgs 34-40! Save for in-class Quiz. Study, but leave blank!) Turn In: 10S pgs 55-94 and pgs. 463-484 Presentation: Chapter 3 Supporting Details ASSIGNMENT Due 2/1: o 10S to Advancing Chapter 3 Read and Do pgs103-119 ; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 119-130; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 131-134 o 10S to Advancing He was First pages 485-496 o TPOL Chapter 3 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 Feb. 1 Turn In: VOCS Unit 1: Chapter 4, 5, 6 & Review pgs 24-32 Presentation for Study Skills: Time Management Unit 1 Quiz: In Class Do Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs. 33-40 (Quiz grade/do not use dictionary) Unit 1 Test: In Calls Townsend Online Test One, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 (Do in class, no dictionary) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 2/6 o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 7 pgs. 42-43; pg 44 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 7 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 44-45) o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 8 pgs 46-47, pg 48 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 8 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 48-49) o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 9 pgs 50-51, pg52 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 9 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 52-53) Turn In: 10S pgs 103-134 and pgs 485-496 Presentation: Chapter 4 Implied Main Ideas ASSIGNMENT Due Monday : 2/6 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 4 Read and Do pgs143-156; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 156-168; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 169-172 o 10S to Advancing My Father s Hands pages 497-506 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 4 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 5

Feb. 8 Turn In: VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 7, 8 & 9 pgs. 42-52 (Don t tear out pg. 53!) Presentation for Study Skills: Cornel Notes & Mapping Techniques ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 2/13 o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 10 pgs. 54-55; pg 56 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 10 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 56-57) o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 11 pgs 58-59, pg 60 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 11 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 60-61) o VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 12 pgs 62-63, pg 64 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 12 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 64-65) o VOCS Unit 2: Review pg.66(don T do pgs 34-40! Save for in-class Quiz. Study, but leave blank!) Turn In: 10S pgs 141-172 and pgs 497-506 Presentation: Review Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 FICTION Reading Assignment: Part I (500 pages) DUE Today. Part II (2 nd 500 due 4.16) ASSIGNMENT Due : 2/15 o 10S to Advancing Do Mastery Test 5 for each Chapter 1 through 4: Ch 1 pgs. 54-55; Ch 2 pgs. 99-100; Ch 3 pgs. 137-138; Ch 4 pgs. 177-178 o 10S to Advancing Story TBA o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Alternate Test 1 for Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 Feb. 15 Turn In: VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 10, 11 & 12, Review pgs 54-66 Presentation for Study Skills: Handling College Stress Unit 2 Quiz: In Class Do Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs. 67-74 (Quiz grade/do not use dictionary) Unit 2 Test: Townsend Online Test one for Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 (Do in class, no dictionary) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 2/20 o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 13 pgs. 76-77; pg 78 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 13 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 78-79) o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 14 pgs 80-81, pg 82 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 14 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 82-83) o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 15 pgs 84-85, pg 86 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 15 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 86-87) Turn In: 10S Chapters 1-4 Mastery Test #5 for each chapter Presentation: Chapter 5 Relationships I ASSIGNMENT Due : 2/22 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 5 Read and Do pgs181-200; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 201-216; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 217-220 o 10S to Advancing Motivation and Needs pages 507-519 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 5 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 6

Feb. 22 Turn In: VOCS Unit 2: Chapter 13, 14, & 15 pgs, 76-86 (Don t tear out pg. 87!) Presentation for Study Skills: Memory Techniques ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 2/27 o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 16 pgs. 88-89; pg 90 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 16 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 90-91) o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 17 pgs 92-93, pg94 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 17 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 94-95) o VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 18 pgs 96-97, pg 98 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 18 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 98-99) o VOCS Unit 3: Review pg100 (DON T do pgs 101-8! Save for in-class Quiz. Study, but leave blank!) Turn In: 10S pgs 181-220 and pgs 507-519 Presentation: Chapter 6 Relationships II ASSIGNMENT Due : 2/29 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 6 Read and Do pgs 229-250; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 251-262; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 263-266 o 10S to Advancing Effects of the Automobile pages 520-529 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 6 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 Feb. 29 Turn In: VOCS Unit 3: Chapter 16, 17, 18 and Review pgs 88-100 Presentation for Study Skills: SQ3R Unit 3 Quiz: In Class DO Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs. 101-108 (Quiz grade/do not use dictionary) Unit 3 Test: Townsend Online Test One for Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 (Do in class, no dictionary) ASSIGNMENT for Monday 3/12: STUDY FOR VOCABULARY BUILDERS MID-TERM: Unit 1, 2, AND 3. (Take on-line at Townsend Press in class on 3/12.) Turn In: 10S pgs 229-266 and pgs 520-529 Presentation: TBA Relationships I & II Read pg 275-276 (Study Relationships Chart) ASSIGNMENT Due : 3/14 o 10S to Advancing Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 277-280 ; TURN IN pgs 277-280 o 10S to Advancing TBA o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Mastery Test 1 & 2 March 5-9 Spring Break REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 7

March 14 Vocabulary Builders Mid-Term In-Class Test: Unit 1, 2, and 3 Online Townsend Press: Do Test Two Presentation for Study Skills: Test Anxiety ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 3/19 o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 19 pgs. 110-111; pg 112 Sentence Check 1 Do & Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 19 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 112-113) o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 20 pgs 114-115, pg 116 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 20 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 116-117) o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 21 pgs 118-119, pg 120 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 21 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 120-121) Turn In: 10S pgs 277-280 Presentation: Chapter 7 Inferences ASSIGNMENT Due : 3/21 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 7 Read and Do pgs 283-305; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 305-316; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 317-320 o 10S to Advancing Rabies pages 530-538 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 7 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 March 21 Turn In: VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 19, 20, 21 pgs. 110-120 (Don t tear out pg. 121!) Presentation for Study Skills: TBA (Adjustment of Syllabus to meet students needs) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 3/26 o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 22 pgs. 122-3; pg 124 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 22 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 124-5) o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 23 pgs 126-127, pg 128 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 23 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 128-129) o VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 24 pgs 130-131, pg 132 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 24 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 132-134) o VOCS Unit 4: Review pg. 134 (DON T do pgs 135-42. Save for in-class Quiz; study, leave blank!) Turn In: 10S pgs 283-320 and 530-538 Presentation: Chapter 8 Purpose and Tone ASSIGNMENT Due : 3/28 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 8 Read and Do pgs 329-347; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 347-358; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 359-362 ; TURN IN pgs 329-362 o 10S to Advancing Bad Managers pages 539-550 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 8 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 8

March 28 Turn In: VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 22, 23, 24, and Review pgs 88-100 Presentation for Study Skills: TBA (Adjustment of Syllabus to meet students needs) Unit 4 Quiz: In Class DO Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs. 135-142 (Quiz grade/do not use dictionary) Unit 4 Test: Townsend Online Test One for Chapters 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 (Do in class, no dictionary) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 4/2 o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 25 pgs. 144-145; pg 146 Sentence Check 1 Do & Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 25 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 146-47) o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 26 pgs 148-149, pg 150 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 26 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 150-151) o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 27 pgs 152-153, pg 154 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 27 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 154-155) Turn In: 10S pgs 329-362 and pgs 539-550 Presentation: Chapter 9 Argument ASSIGNMENT Due : 4/4 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 9 Read and Do pgs 371-386; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 386-398; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 399-402 ; TURN IN pgs 371-402 o 10S to Advancing Busy as a Bee? Then Who s Doing the Work? pages 551-562 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 9 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 April 4 Turn In: VOCS Unit 4: Chapter 25, 26 & 27 pgs 144-154 (Do not tear out page 155) Presentation for Study Skills: TBA (Adjustment of Syllabus to meet students needs) ASSIGNMENT Due Monday 4/9 o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 28 pgs. 156-7; pg 158 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 28 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final VOCS Check Online (last two same as book pg 158-159) o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 29 pgs 126-160-1, pg 162 Sentence Check 1 Do & Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 29 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 162-163) o VOCS Unit 5: Chapter 30 pgs 1164-5, pg 166 Sentence Check 1 Do and Self-Grade using pg 177-9 o TPOL Chapter 30 Do Vocabulary in Context & Word Definitions and Sentence Check 2 & Final Check Online (last two same as book pg 166-167) o VOCS Unit 5: Review pg.168(don T do pgs 169-74! Save for in-class Quiz;study, but leave blank!) Turn In: 10S pgs 371-402 and 551-562 Presentation: Chapter 10 Critical Reading ASSIGNMENT Due : 4/11 o 10S to Advancing Chapter 10 Read and Do pgs 411-431; Self-Grade using pg. 693-700; then Do Review Test 1, 2, 3, & 4 pgs 432-444; Do Mastery Test 1 & 2 pgs 445-448 o 10S to Advancing Stepping into the Light pages 563-574 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Chapter 10 Exercise 1 & 2, Mastery Test 3 & 4 REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 9

April 11 VOCS Unit 5 Quiz: In Class DO Test 1, 2, & 3 pgs. 169-174 (Quiz grade/do not use dictionary) VOCS Unit 5 Test: Townsend Online Test One: Chaps 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 (In class, no dictionary) Assignment for Monday April 16: Study Vocabulary Skills Review for Unit 4 & 5 Test Reminder: Fiction Part II (2 nd 500 pages) due Monday 4/16! Turn In: 10S pgs 411-448 and pgs 563-574 Presentation: Review 10 Steps Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ASSIGNMENT: o Combined Skills Practice for 10 Steps Book pgs 578-587; and, 588-597 o 10S to Advancing Do Mastery Tests noted for each Chapter 5 through 10: Ch 5 #5 pgs. 225-6; Ch 6 #5 pgs. 271-2; Relationships I & 2 Test #3 pgs. 281-2; Ch 7 #5 pgs. 325-6; Ch 8 #5 pgs. 367-8; Ch 9 #5 pgs. 407-8; Ch 10 #5 and #6 pgs. 453-456 o TPOL www.townsendpress.net: Alternate Test #1 for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 April 18 Turn In: FICTION Reading Assignment: Part II (2 nd 500 pages) VOCS: 4-5 Review In-Class Test: Unit 4 & 5 Online Townsend Press Test Two in class VOCS: Post-Test Vocabulary Test Online (Scored, but not for grade!) Practice Final/Exit: TBA (Scored, but not for grade!) TPOL www.townsendpress.net: 10S Combined Skills Alternate Mastery Test 1, 2, 3, 4 Turn In: 10S Mastery Tests from 4/11 for review of Chapters 5-10 Turn In: 10S Combined Skills Practice pgs 578-587 and pgs 588-597 LAST DAY for 10S, VOCS, or TPOL late assignments Post-Test College Reading Test Online: Form B (Scored, but not for grade!) April 24-28 Final Exam Week REA 0017 MW Advancing Spring 2012 Page 10