READ 100: Developmental Reading
Summer 2003
Instructor: M. Reber
Office Hrs: Tues/Wed 3:15-4:15 p.m. or by appointment
Office: L41a
Phone: (408) 864-5565
Email: rebermarrietta@fhda.edu
Course Texts
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Effective Reading in a Changing World, Wassman and Rinsky. 3rdh Edition.
All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque.
A college level dictionary such as Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam Co. 1990.
Course Introduction
This course helps you improve your ability to read independently and effectively in work, academic, and
personal environments. In addition, you build your comprehension and vocabulary and increase your reading
speed. I hope this course increases your love of reading and that we have some fun reading together. Please note
that Reading 100 students must also enroll in Reading 101.
Course Objectives
In the course of taking this class, you:
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Read and comprehend by using the topic and your personal experience to predict the author’s point.
Analyze fiction and non-fiction by differentiating the main idea from supporting ideas.
Identify and express the thesis and/or themes in a piece and how they relate to each other.
Evaluate reading by annotating, summarizing, and evaluating.
Demonstrate growth in vocabulary by mastering both denotative and connotative meanings of words
and understanding figurative language.
Show flexibility in adjusting reading rate to suit purpose and material.
Apply reviewing techniques and increase retention.
Course Evaluation
The point break down for grading in the course is shown in the table below:
Assignment
Points
Journal (10 x 5 pts each)
50
Quizzes (10 x 5 pts each)
50
Vocabulary (4 x 10 pts each)
40
Book Report (2 x 20 pts each)
40
Textbook Responses/Exercises (3 x 20 pts each)
60
Midterm
20
Final Exam
40
Total
300
You are evaluated on your percentage of the total points earned on a 100% scale. A final percentage of 70 or
higher results in a Pass for the class. Below 70% results in a No Pass for the class. I encourage you to do more
than just the minimum to pass so that you can take full advantage of the opportunity to learn and improve that
this course presents to prepare you for other courses, professional pursuits, and life in general.
Course Assignments
Journal. You keep a course journal in which you write responses to particular questions or ideas discussed in
class or in specified readings. Some journal activities may take place in the classroom, but most are given as
homework. Journal activities must be typed unless otherwise specified by me and are stamped at the beginning
of class the day they are due. Unstamped journal entries can still be submitted for final grading, but are eligible
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for only half credit. There are 13 total journal assignments and 10 must be submitted for grading. The entire
journal is due at the end of class for grading and receives one grade overall.
Quizzes. You can plan on a pop quiz roughly twice a week. These quizzes measure your preparation for class
and your understanding of class lecture and concepts covered. Quizzes are given at the beginning of the class
period so do not be late. They are meant to reward you for your preparation and your on-time attendance. I drop
your two lowest quiz scores.
Vocabulary. We have a vocabulary quiz every Thursday to build and strengthen your vocabulary. The
vocabulary words are generally derived from our textbook and other materials we read for the course. I drop
your lowest vocabulary quiz.
Book Reports. You are required to write two book reports during the course that demonstrate your ability to
read accurately and analytically. In these reports, you should identify each character and describe his/her
attributes and importance to the book, identify at least three main themes in the books citing a quote for each
theme, give a brief summary of each chapter, and make a concluding statement about why the book is
significant. 3-4 pages is appropriate.
Textbook Responses/Exercises. You must complete the exercises in your Effective Reading in a Changing
World book as you read. You tear out the required pages of your book and turn them in on the due date.
Required pages are not announced until the date due, so be sure to do all the exercises in assigned sections.
There are three workbook checks. Your grade is based on the quality and completeness of the responses.
Midterm and Final Exam. Your midterm and final exam test your ability to demonstrate critical reading skills
you have mastered in class as well as mastery of vocabulary. Details to be given prior to exams.
Course Policies and Procedures
Assignment Format. All of your assignments must be typed (12 pt. Font), double-spaced, stapled, include a
title, and have the heading in the upper left-hand corner (line 1: your name; line 2: course title and my last name;
line 3: assignment name; line 4: the date). The title of the assignment or essay should then appear centered on the
very next line. For journals, please identify the number of the journal in the title.
Plagiarism and Cheating. Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas in direct quote, paraphrase, or
summary form and submitting them as your own. Plagiarism may result in automatic failure for the quarter.
Cheating of any kind is not tolerated and could result in you being failed or dropped from the course at any time.
Class Disruption Policy. Disruptive behavior is not tolerated in class and could result in you being dropped
from the class. Cell phones, pagers, CD players, etc. must be turned off during class. Should your cell phone
ring during class, you are responsible for bringing treats for the entire class the following day.
Late Papers and Assignments. Papers/assignments are due at the beginning of class. If you come late and turn
in your assignment before the period ends, your grade for that assignment is dropped one letter grade.
Assignments/papers are not accepted after the period has ended on the date due (except journals). I reserve the
right to make exceptions to this policy at my discretion. Please talk to me if you have extenuating circumstances. I
am much more likely to work with you if you have notified me in advance rather than after the fact.
Attendance and Tardiness. Quizzes and assignments are due at the beginning of class. If you are late, you are
not allowed to make up the quiz. Excessive unexcused absences (more than 2) could result in you being dropped
from the class at any time as could more than 1 unexcused absence during the first week of class. Two unexcused
tardies = one unexcused absence. I reserve the right to make exceptions to this policy at my discretion. Please talk
to me if you have an emergency. I am more likely to excuse you if you have notified me in advance.
Extra Credit. I allow some extra credit. I will give you details in advance on extra credit opportunities.
Last Day to Drop with a “W.” The last day to drop with a “W” is Thursday July 24th.
Assistance. For academic counseling, contact Renee McGinley at x. 5865 in S33B at mcginleyrenee@deanza.edu.
For personal counseling, contact Natasha Joplin at x. 5405 in ADM8RLDG at joplinnatasha@deanaza.edu.
Grammar Help. See the Tutorial Center in L-47 or visit: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm.
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READ 100 Schedule
Week
1
2
3
4
5
Chapter
Date
Reading Due
1:You Make the Difference
2:Building Vocabulary
6/30
Tips on Becoming an Active
Reader
7/1
ER p. 1-30
J1: Identity Assignment
7/2
ER p. 31-58
J2: ER p. 30
7/3
ER p. 59-80
“A Tapestry of Hope” – Houston
J3: ER p. 106
J4: In-class
(simile/metaphor)
Vocabulary Quiz 1
7/7
ER p. 107-136
J5: Summary
J6: In-class (terrorism)
7/8
ER p. 137-159
J7: ER p. 106
Workbook Check 1
4: Reading and Organizing
7/9
ER p. 167-187
for More Effective Study
7/10
ER p. 187-206, 211-217
J8: ER p. 231
Vocabulary Quiz 2
5: Learning Paragraph
7/14
ER p. 232-264
Book report 1
Patterns
7/15
ER p. 264-297
J9: ER p. 310
7: Making Inferences
7/16
ER p. 348-372
Workbook Check 2
and Drawing Conclusions
7/17
ER p. 373-401
J10: ER p. 424
Vocabulary Quiz 3
All Quiet on the Western
7/21
MIDTERM EXAM
Front
7/22
Chapters 1 and 2
7/23
Chapters 3 and 4
J11: All Quiet
7/24
Chapters 5 and 6
Vocabulary Quiz 4
All Quiet on the Western
7/28
Chapters 7 and 8
Front
7/29
Chapters 9 and 10
7/30
Chapter 11
3:From Sentence to
Paragraph to the Main Idea
7/31
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Assignments Due
J12: All Quiet
Vocabulary Quiz 5
Book Report 2
9: Recognizing Tone,
11/4
ER p. 485-517
Purpose, and Point of View
11/5
ER p. 518-539,
Workbook Check 3
11/6
ER p. 546-548
“Salvation” Langston - Hughes
J13: ER p. 578
11/7
FINAL EXAM
Journal Due
**This schedule is a working outline and is subject to changes and modifications at any point during the quarter. I
reserve the right to make whatever changes I see fit to the above schedule, to add or delete reading or assignments,
and to change topics at my discretion at any time.
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