READ 100: Developmental Reading
Winter 2005
Professor: Reber
Classroom: L-48
Office: L-41 Hours: M/W 2:45-3:45, T 5-6
Phone: (408) 864-5565
Email: rebermarrietta@fhda.edu
Web Site: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/reberm/
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
Score
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 12 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 once 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 5 vocabulary quizzes to build and strengthen your vocabulary. The vocabulary words are
generally derived from our textbook and other course materials. 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 or section, 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. 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 (11-12 pt. font), double-spaced, stapled, have
1-inch margins, 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 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. Students who plagiarize will be automatically failed for the
quarter. Cheating of any kind is not tolerated and could result in you being failed or dropped from the course.
Cheating includes talking during quizzes, claiming someone else’s work as your own, copying in any form, and
doing anything that compromises your academic integrity. You are responsible to prove your work is your own.
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. 2 unexcused
tardies = 1 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 Friday, February 25th.
Assistance. For academic counseling, contact Renee McGinley at x. 5865 in S33B at mcginleyrenee@deanza.edu.
For personal counseling, contact Veronica Avila at x. 5652 in ADM8C at avilaveronica@fhda.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
Topic
Date
Reading Due
Chap 1:You Make the
Difference
1/3
Tips on Becoming an Active Reader
“A Tapestry of Hope” – Houston
1/5
ER p. 1-30
J1: Identity Assignment
Chap 2:Building Vocabulary
1/10
ER p. 31-66
J2: ER p. 30
Chap 8: Understanding the
Power of Persuasive Language
1/12
ER p. 67-98
ER p. Skim chapter 8
J3: ER p. 106
J4: In-class (simile/metaphor)
Vocabulary Quiz 1
1/17
MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY
Chap 3:From Sentence to
Paragraph to the Main Idea
1/19
ER p. 107-159
J5: Summary
Chap 4: Reading and Organizing
for More Effective Study
1/24
ER p. 167-187
J6: ER p. 166
Workbook Check 1
1/26
ER p. 187-206, 211-217
J7: ER p. 231
Vocabulary Quiz 2
Chap 5: Learning Paragraph
1/31
ER p. 232-264
Patterns
2/2
ER p. 264-297
J8: ER p. 310
Chap 7: Making Inferences and
2/7
ER p. 348-372
Workbook Check 2
Drawing Conclusions
2/9
ER p. 373-401
J9: ER p. 424
Vocabulary Quiz 3
2/14
MIDTERM EXAM
J10: All Quiet
2/16
Chapters 1-2
2/21
WASHINGTON HOLIDAY
2/23
Chapters 3-4
2/28
Chapters 5-6
3/2
Chapters 7-8
Vocabulary Quiz 4
3/7
Chapters 9-10
J11: All Quiet
3/9
Chapters 11-12
Vocabulary Quiz 5
Chap 9: Recognizing Tone,
3/14
ER p. 485-517
Book Report 2
Purpose, and Point of View
3/16
ER p. 518-539, 546-555
J12: ER p. 578
3/21
“Salvation” Langston – Hughes
“Story of an Hour”
Workbook Check 3
Journal Due
3/24
FINAL EXAM
All Quiet on the Western Front
Assignments Due
Book Report 1
**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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