Chabot College Fall 2010
Course Outline for English 117
LEARNING SKILLS: READING
Catalog Description:
English 117 - Learning Skills: Reading
(May be repeated 1 time) 4 units
Reading to develop decoding, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Use of specialized techniques developed especially for students with learning disabilities. Includes reading comprehension strategies and vocabulary development, and other compensatory strategies. Designed for students with learning disabilities. Strongly Recommended: English 116. 4 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 70]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. visually recognize new and familiar words using a multi-sensory approach;
2. demonstrate increased reading vocabulary;
3. demonstrate increased reading comprehension;
4. write summaries and response paragraphs to short articles;
5. articulate and demonstrate which reading and compensatory strategies work for them.
Course Content:
1. Review basic grammar
2. Review thesis, topic sentence and major details comprehension
3. Intensive vocabulary development
4. Read, summarize and write responses to articles
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Small groups
3. Class discussion
4. Electronic reading devices
5. Adaptive Computer programs
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
1. Typical Assignments a. Read a 2-4 page article. Write a summary outline and a summery of the article.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a. Written summaries of and responses to readings b. Tests and quizzes c. Class participation d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Essential Reading Skills , Kathleen T. McWhorter, 2007
English 117 handout packet, 2008
Special Student Materials:
None dk 11/10/09 curriculum 0910