RDG 093 – READING ESSENTIALS
Donna Knepper Taylor
Revised 3/24/2016
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Taylor, Donna Knepper
Reading 93 Addendum*
READING ESSENTIALS
RDG
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093-002—MW 9:25 (45226);
093-003—TTh 10:50 (45227);
093-006—TTh 10:50 (47249); and,
093-004—TTh 12:15 (45228)
LR 50 Main Campus
Professor:
Donna Knepper Taylor
Telephone: 928.317.7606 (Office LR 065); 928.782.1596 (Home);
928.246.4555 (Cell)—Please do NOT call after 7:00 p.m.;
and, do NOT call on SUNDAY!
E-mail: donna.taylor@azwestern.edu
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Office Hours (LR 065):
Mondays:
8:25 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Main); 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Main)
Tuesdays:
8:25 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Main); 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Main)
Wednesdays: 8:25 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Main); 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Main)
Thursdays:
8:25 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Main); 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Main)
RDG 093 – READING ESSENTIALS
Donna Knepper Taylor
Revised 3/24/2016
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
3.1
3.2
3.5
Attendance Policy: If you are absent, call Donna at 928.246.4555 or
928.317.7606 and leave a message. Call your classmates for
transportation and/or class information! After two absences, your grade
will be affected! Please refer to section 6.5.
Withdrawal Policy: See current AWC Schedule of Classes for deadline. The
instructor will not drop a student from the course. If the student does not
withdraw from the course and fails to complete the requirements of the course,
the student will receive a failing grade, “F”. Also, grades will be given out
weekly, if you carry an “F” more than three consecutive weeks, then you should
withdrawal from the course.
Texts and Notebooks: Students are expected to obtain the following class
materials for the course:
3.5.1 Textbooks—
o PKG: The Skilled Reader & myreadinglab with Access Code and
Developing Vocabulary, 3rd Edition (2011), by D.J. Henry. Pearson.
ISBN: 9780205160259
o A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle. ISBN: 9780312367541
o The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Random House ISBN:
9780345391803
3.5.5 Assorted Highlighters—at least two colors
3.5.8 Bring dictionary, thesaurus, and translation dictionary—i.e.
Larousse—if needed!
3.5.9 Flash or thumb drive
Students are:
3.14 to abide by the material presented on the Reality Bytes PowerPoint—this will be
posted onto Blackboard.
3.15 to check BB on a regular basis as information is posted weekly AND you will have
access to your grade(s) within the class at all times.
RDG 093 – READING ESSENTIALS
Donna Knepper Taylor
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6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
EVALUATION— Grades are based on the student’s total sum of points within a
weighted grading scale. The letter grade follows the college grading scale. Any
questions can be referred to the instructor for further explanation:
Textbook and Class Assignments (20%)
Assessment (25%)
 Placement: Pre- and Post (exit)- testing
 Tests and quizzes over course materials
 Final Exam
Myreadinglab and other Computer-assisted Learning (20%)
The Wide World of Reading (25%)
Class Participation, Interest, and Attendance (10%)—Again, you are expected to
attend all classes. Absences may occur due to illness and personal reasons;
therefore, you will be given two absences with no questions asked. A third and
fourth absence can be made up within the Speed Reader lab; however, you must
get Mr. Briones’ OR my signature for time served—45 minutes makes up one
absence. A fifth absence will result in your grade dropping by one level. With
every absence after the fifth, your grade will drop another level which may result
in a failing grade for the class. Note: Three tardies = 1 absence!!!
RDG 093 – READING ESSENTIALS
Donna Knepper Taylor
Revised 3/24/2016
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Holidays:
Monday, September 5th
Friday, November 11th
Thursday, Nov. 24th — Sunday, Nov. 27th
Welcome Week and Drop/Add:
45th Day of Class:
Midterms:
Last day to withdraw:
2011 Spring Registration Begins:
Last day of classes:
Final Exam Week:
Labor Day, No classes
Veterans Day, No classes
Thanksgiving, No classes
Monday — Thursday,
August 15th – 18th
Wednesday, September 28th
Before October 24th
Thursday, November 3rd
Monday, November 14th
Thursday, December 1st
Monday — Thursday,
December 5th – 8th
Final: MW at 9:25 (RDG 093-002) — Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
TTh at 10:50 (RDG 093-003[006])—Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 10:50 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.
TTh at 12:15 (RDG 093-004)—Thursday, Dec. 8th, 10:50 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.
*Syllabus is subject to change