Breakout Session Developmental Reading and English Agenda •What to expect in DRE classes •Using Blackboard •Using your Email •Meeting with a DRE tutor •EFL and Student Resources “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X ● Learning about the Reading Process and the Writing Process ● MySkillsLab and Lab Manual A What to Expect in 096 ● Grammar practice and quizzes ● Reading and highlighting parts of a paragraph (topic sentences, main ideas, etc.) ● Reading passage midterm exam and reading passage final exam ● Final writing assignment: Illustration paragraph ● Reading articles in the textbook and answering questions about them (Main idea, finding the thesis, topic sentences, etc.) What to Expect in 097 ● MySkillsLab and Lab Manual B ● Peer reviews ● Midterm writing assignment: Illustration paragraph ● Final writing assignment: Illustration essay (5 paragraphs) ● Reading three articles in the textbook ● MySkillsLab and Lab Manual C What to Expect in 098 ● Review of the Writing and Reading Processes ● Peer Reviews ● THREE writing assignments: 1. Illustration paragraph 2. Midterm: Illustration essay (5 paragraphs) 3. Final: Writing a documented essay (5 paragraphs, In-text citations, and Works Cited page) • Go to the CPCC homepage (www.cpcc.edu) • Click on “Blackboard • Enter your User Name/ Password Using Blackboard *You can also access your student e-mail from the homepage. _________@email.cpcc.edu Email Check your email every week, or even every day! Your instructor will email you important information about class and assignments. Get help with: brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, reading passages, grammar, Blackboard and MySkillsLab Meeting with a DRE Tutor on Central Campus Campus Room Days and Hours Central Library 447 M T W R F 10-3 12-6 12-6 10-3 9-12 Go to dretutoring.setmore.com/ to book an appointment! Tutor: Melba Evans (Melba.Evans@cpcc.edu) Megan’s schedule contact Megan by email Megan.Cieri@cpcc.edu to schedule an appointment Tutor Schedule for other campuses Day Campus Room Time Monday Merancas CJ 100 10:00-3:00 Tuesday Levine LV 2209 10:00-3:00 Wednesday Levine LV 2209 10:00-3:00 Thursday Cato CT 12:00-6:00 Friday Central online 9:00-1:00 ● If you are not a native English speaker, consider taking EFL classes. EFL Resources ● Did you know that you can take an EFL grammar course AND a DRE course at the same time? ● For more information about EFL programs, please contact Lara Beninca at lara.beninca@cpcc.edu. • ALC - Academic Learning Center • TRiO - TRIO Student Support Services Student Resources • Family Resource Center • Career Services • Financial Aid • Advising and Counseling Be Punctual - You don’t want to miss anything! Tips for First Day Success Be Prepared - Class Materials (Textbook, MSL code, Lab Manuals) Be Positive - You can do this! “Study hard!” Advice From Previous DRE Students “Focus on MySkillsLab.” “Do their homework on time.” “Please use the resources that are available to you.” “Attend everyday and do assigned work.” “Always seek help from the DRE tutor. They help a lot.” Christie Rife: DRE Coordinator, christie.rife@cpcc.edu René Moore: DRE099/ENG111 Coordinator, rene.moore@cpcc.edu Contacts Megan Cieri: DRE Tutor, megan.cieri@cpcc.edu Melba Evans: DRE Tutor/Instructor melba.evans@cpcc.edu