Integrated Reading & Writing
Central College
INRW 0410 – Integrated Reading & Writing
CRN 48473 – Semester Spring 2015
3 hour lecture /2 hour lab course / 80 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Class Time: 6:00-8:30 Monday and Wednesday
Location: Monday 6:00-8:30 SJAC 103 (Lecture)
Location: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 SJAC 109 (Lab) 7:00-8:30 SJAC 103 (Lecture
Instructor:
Professor Aerika Dial M.Ed
Instructor Contact Information:
aerika.dial@hccs.edu
Office location and hours:
By Appointment
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not
need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my
class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to
come by my office anytime during these hours.
Course Description
This course is a combined 3 hour lecture/ 2 hour lab (1 hour technology lab & 1 hour writing lab), performancebased course designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills. The focus of the course
will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing
written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates
complementary reading and writing assignments with special emphasis given to reasoning and responding to
issues arising from class readings. This course is designed to prepare students for college level reading and
writing intensive courses including ENGL 1301. Students will learn to write effective, logical essays, utilizing
textual support to develop reading comprehension strategies, and to analyze, synthesize and make value
judgments using critical thinking. Lab required. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and writing.
Students who successfully complete thus course will qualify to take INRW 0420.
Prerequisites
Placement based on test scores from TSI Assessment for Reading and Writing
Course Goal
The goal of INRW 0410 is to prepare students for college-level courses such as Freshman Composition, History,
Government, Psychology, and other freshman college courses.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the
information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths.
2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing.
3. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts.
4. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts.
5. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of
ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer’s purpose.
6. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing
situations.
7. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and
words of other writers in student writing using established strategies.
8. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a
claim.
9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer’s ability to compose
college-level writing assignments.
10. Recognize and apply the conventions of Standard English in reading and writing.
16 WEEK CALENDAR
(Tentative Scheduled Activities or Materials Subject to Change by Instructor)
ALL text reading and chapter activities are to be completed the FIRST week chapter reading is assigned. You
are to come to class prepared to discuss each chapter. You are responsible for the content. Do not wait for the
instructor to cover the material before covering related readings. In order to be successful, it is imperative all
assignments have been thoroughly completed and understood. Be prepared for daily quizzes during class
sessions. Writing assignments will to be determined throughout the semester.
Late papers, assignments, and homework will not be accepted. In class assignments cannot be made-up if
you are absent.
Week 1
01/19 – Mon. Martin Luther King Holiday
01/21 – Wed. Welcome and Introduction to Syllabus
Week 2
01/26 – Mon. Diagnostic Essay
01/28 – Wed. Unit 1 The Reading and Writing Process
Module 1 An Introduction to Reading and Writing 2-29
Module 17 Subjects, Verbs, and Simple Sentences
632-634
Module 18 Compound and Complex Sentences 635-636
Week 3
02/02 – Mon. Module 2 Develop a Reading/Writing Strategy 30-71
Module 19 Sentence Variety 637-638
Module 20 Sentence Clarity: Point of View,
Number, and Tense 639-640
02/04 – Wed. Introduction to MySkillsLab SJAC 109
www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
Course ID: ________________
Bring own headphone
Unit 2 Vocabulary
Module 3 Learning and Using New Words 72-121
Module 21 Parallelism 642-644
Homework: Email me a ½ page
single space biography from you
HCC email telling me about
yourself. – Due 01/28
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pg. 28/110) – Due 02/02
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pgs. 6970/1-20) and (Pgs. 118-119/1-20)
– Due 2/09
Week 4
02/09 – Mon. Module 4 Word Choice, Tone, and Purpose 122-161
Module 22 Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
645-646
Module 23 Fragments 648-650
02/11 – Wed. MAJOR TEST #1
Modules 1-4
Week 5
02/16 – Mon. Presidents’ Day Holiday
02/18 – Wed. MySkillsLab SJAC109
Unit 3 Reading and Writing Paragraphs and Essays
Module 5 Stated Main Ideas in Reading and
Writing Paragraphs 162-195
Module 24 Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 651-653
Week 6
02/23 – Mon. Module 6 Supporting Details in Reading and
Writing Paragraphs 196-232
Module 25 Subject-Verb Agreement: Present Tense
654-656
02/25 – Wed. MySkillsLab SJAC109
Module 7 Implied Main Ideas in Reading and
Writing Paragraphs 232-267
Module 26 The Past Tense of Verbs 657-658
Module 27 The Past Participle 659-661
Week 7
03/02 – Mon. Module 8 Understanding the Essay 268-313
03/04 – Wed. MySkillsLab SJAC109
MAJOR TEST #2
Modules 5-8
Week 8
03/09 – Mon. Unit 4 Thought Patterns
Module 9 Time Order and Space Order Patterns:
Narration, Process, and Description 314-364
Module 28 Nouns and Pronouns 662-664
03/11 – Wed. MySkillsLab SJAC109
Important Notice:
 Spring Break March 16-20
 Tuesday, March 24 Last Day for Administrative
or Student Withdrawal “W”
Week 9
03/23 – Mon. Module 10 The Classification Pattern 364-397
03/25 – Wed. Module 29 Adjectives and Adverbs 665-667
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pgs. 158159/1-10) – Due 2/18
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pgs. 193194/1-11) – Due 2/23
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pgs. 229230/1-10) and (Pg. 265/1-5) – Due
03/02
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pg. 312/19) – Due 03/09
Homework: Reading 2 (Pgs. 694700) –Due 03/23
 Reading Comprehension
Questions 1-10
 Summarizing
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pgs. 396397/1-10) – Due 03/30
Week 10
03/30 – Mon. Module 11 The Example Patterns 398-441
04/01 – Wed. Module 30 The Comma 668-670
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Week 11
04/06 – Mon. Module 12 The Comparison/Contrast Pattern
04/08 – Wed. 442-475
Module 31 The Apostrophe 671-673
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Homework: Reading 5 (Pgs. 715721) – Due 04/06
 Reading Comprehension
Questions 1-10
 Outlining
Homework: Reading 6 (Pgs. 723729) – Due 04/13
 Reading Comprehension 110
 Mapping
Week 13
04/13 – Mon. Module 13 The Cause and Effect Pattern 476-511
04/15 – Wed. Module 32 Quotation Marks 674-676
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Homework: Reading 8 (Pgs. 740744) – Due 04/20
 Reading Comprehension 110
 Mapping
Week 14
04/20 – Mon. MAJOR TEST #3
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Modules 9-13
Homework: Academic Learning
Log: Module Review (Pg. 551/110) – Due 04/27
04/22 – Wed. MySkillsLab SJAC109
Module 14 Fact and Opinion 512-553
Module 33 End Punctuation 677-678
Week 15
04/27 – Mon. Module 15 Argument 554-595
04/29 – Wed. Module 34 Capitalization 679-681
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Week 16
05/04 – Mon. Module 16 A Reading/Writing Strategy for Research
05/06 – Wed. 596-631
Module 35 Improving Your Spelling 682-684
MySkillsLab SJAC109
Homework: Reading 9 (Pgs. 746751) – Due 05/04
 Reading Comprehension 110
 Mapping
Homework: Study for Final Exam
Last week of lab/instruction
Final Exam 5/13/2015 at 6:30
Instructional Methods
A variety of instructional methods are used throughout the semester. Examples may include class discussions,
lectures, readings, reflections, group projects, research, assessments, video/DVD, internet searches, and
presentations.
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with
knowledge and opportunities for critical thinking and applications as appropriate.
As a student wanting to improve your academic reading and writing ability, it is your responsibility to do the
assigned readings and writings, submit assignments on time, participate in discussions and other activities,
attend class (face-to-face and online portions), and enjoy this learning experience as you learn how to better
your comprehension and writing skills.
Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. You will be required to successfully
---Complete reading and writing assignments/activities
---Compose and revise paragraphs or essays
---Complete weekly MySkillsLab online activities
Student Assessments
Knowledge checks in the format of quizzes, essays, projects, online lab exercises, flipped lessons, and exams.
Three-four essays and selected revisions
Final Exam
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of researchbased questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or
assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
Program/ Discipline Requirements
In this class you will be required to take a pretest and posttest as well as complete any supplemental lab
materials.
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90:……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
69 and below = F or IP………………………….0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)…………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit.
COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average
(GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM”
and “I” do not affect GPA.
Grading Criteria
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you
are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If
you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and
prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you
in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
Grading Percentages
Instructor’s Choice/Homework
My Skills Lab
Essays/Assessments
Attendance (0 absences=100%, 1=90%, 2=80%, 3=70%, 4=60%, 5=50%)
Final Exam
20%
15%
35%
10%
20%
Total
100%
MySkillsLab Online Lab*
You must complete all of the assigned sections in MySkillsLab.
Open Computer Lab: Learning Emporium SJAC384
Instructional Materials
The Effective Reader and Writer by D. J. Henry Pearson Publishing
ISBN 13: 978-1-269-97601-5
Cost: $78.45 plus tax (Text and MySkillsLab Access Code)
MySkillsLab: www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com
Course ID: _____________________
College Level Dictionary and Thesaurus, Binder/Folder, Notebook/Notebook Paper, Pens/Pencils,
Highlighter, Scantrons (Form 882-E)
HCC Policy Statements
Access Student Services Policies on their website:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Access Distance Education Policies on their website:
http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook
Access Continuing Education Policies on their Website:
http://www.hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Access Students Rights, Policies, and Procedures
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/student-rights-policies-procedures
HCC is committed to provide a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination on the basis
of sex which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires
that when a complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is initiated. Complaints may be filed with
the HCC Title IX Coordinator available at 713 718-8271 or email at oie@hccs.edu.
Useful Web Resources:
 Information: www.hccs.edu ; http://learning.hccs.edu ; http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/annie.tsui
 Tutoring & Support: www.hccs.askonline.net
 MySkillsLab: http://www.myskillslab.com
 Purdue OWL:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
 Grammar PP: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
 HCCS Prep Online: http://tlr.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm
 Turnitin: http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/training/student-training/student-quickstart-guide
 Eagle Online:https://hccs1.mrooms3.net/login/index.php
The Integrated Reading and Writing Program Statement
The Integrated Reading and Writing Program at Houston Community College provides opportunities for
students to refresh and advance their reading and writing skills in order to maximize their ability to perform
in college-level courses. The program offers courses for both native and non-native students who
demonstrate a need to develop the critical reading and writing skills that will be required throughout their
college careers and beyond by the TSI assessment. These courses focus on key reading and writing skills
with an emphasis on reading comprehension, composition, and critical reading and analysis of a variety of
texts.
Additional Information
♦Only students officially enrolled in HCC courses are to be in campus classrooms. HCC Administration
request no minors on campus, food or drinks in the classroom.
♦HCCS policy requires withdrawal after 12.5% (10 hours) of the total instructional hours missed.
<<<Students will be withdrawn after their fourth absence.>>> You will receive a “W.” Students are
responsible for lecture notes or assignments if absent. 5 tardies (15 minutes or more) count as one absence. If a
student exceeds the 4 absence limit after the official day of withdrawal, Tuesday, March 24, the student will
receive a FINAL grade of “FX” for excessive absences. If you have financial aid, your funding may be
affected.
♦To pass this course, you must earn an overall course average of 70 or above.
Students in INRW 0410 classes will earn a letter grade of A, B, C, F, FX, or IP*. IP means "in progress.”
Students complete the course but have not demonstrated mastery of the topics. *However, if a student already
earned an IP in this course during a previous semester, the student will earn a letter grade of A, B, C, or F this
semester. An “F” may also be earned if the student does not make any effort to complete any assignments or
take test assessments.
♦HCC Policy Statement: Student attendance, 3-peaters, withdrawal deadline
 Your attendance: Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is
attendance! Therefore, attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Parking is a continuous problem, so
leave early for class and avoid excessive absences. H.C.C.S. policy states that you can be withdrawn by
your instructor after missing 12.5% of the course; in this course that is equal to 6 total hours (4 class
periods). If you withdraw from a class for excessive absences, you will receive a grade of “W”. This is
not negotiable and cannot be changed for a letter grade.
If you are on financial aid or an F1 student, you may be particularly affected and could forfeit your
financial aid or be out of compliance, and have your F1 status revoked. These are serious consequences,
and it is your responsibility to maintain required attendance. The six hours of class time would include
any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early. According to the official
HCCS Student Handbook (available online at hccs.edu), a student can be administratively withdrawn for
missing 12.5% of the total hours of a course. In this class, that amounts to 6 hours or 4 class meetings. I
have extended this policy by one class. In other words, you are allowed five absences, but you must
realize that being late (arriving after roll has been taken) is tantamount to being absent and that you will
be withdrawn upon your sixth absence. Also, be aware that leaving class early (before it has been
dismissed) is just as problematic as arriving late: either or both will result in an absence for that day.
And finally, there are no “excused absences”—there is only absence and presence: either you were in
class or you were not.
The roll is taken no later than ten to twenty minutes after class officially begins. If you arrive after that
time, I cannot disrupt class to note that you are late or exactly how late you are. To do this for every
student who walks in late would be extremely disruptive and time consuming, and it would be a
disservice to the majority of students who arrive on time and who would be inconvenienced by these
frequent interruptions. You will be responsible for making sure you sign the attendance sheet. If you
are late or leave early, you need to make sure that you indicate the time on the attendance sheet. If you
forget, I will automatically count your attendance for that day as a half day. Your course calendar
indicates what assignments are covered each week, and information about any additional work or
assignments can be obtained from one of your classmates (be sure to exchange names and numbers with
at least one or two of the other students in the class).
Finally, since attendance will count as 10% of your course average (your overall grade for the class), it
is especially important that you keep absences to a minimum: every time you are absent, your
attendance grade becomes lower. Class attendance equals class success.
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The last date for Withdrawal from any class is March 23, by 4:30 p.m. If you feel that you cannot
complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal.
Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why
you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would
enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas
Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course
withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help
students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by
which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of
excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your
professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you –
online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your
academic performance. If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC
counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done
PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript.
Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a
professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before
the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making
in the class as your final grade. YOU must take the responsibility to withdraw from the class, do not
depend upon your instructor to do it for you! If for any reason you register for a class, show up once or
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twice, and then decide not to attend, DROP THE CLASS OR YOU WILL END UP WITH A “W”
(WITHDRAWAL) OR AN “FX”!
Repeat Course Fee: The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to
repeat failed classes. If you repeat the same course more than twice you may be subject to higher tuition
and fees (TBA: but it comes out of your own pocket, not Financial Aid.) A course is considered a
“repeat” if you received a grade of A-F, a W, or an I. Check with a counselor to see if this rule applies
to any of your courses. A fuller discussion of the rule is on the homepage under Current Student and
Admissions (scroll down).
Technology in the classroom: NO technology (cell phones, computers, cameras, ear phones, etc.) are allowed
in the classroom unless permitted by your professor. Cellular phones (and other technology) create annoying
and unnecessary interruptions and distractions to you, your classmates, and the professor during class. Take the
responsibility, be courteous, and show respect (as well as being an active learner!) Please switch them OFF
and put them away or don’t bring them into the classroom. If unpermitted technology is used during a test,
or other in-class activities, a grade of F may be assigned at your professor’s discretion.
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
Scholastic Dishonesty as explained in the Student Success Student Handbook is as follows (I would suggest that
you obtain a copy of the Handbook as it provides a good deal of material with which successful students are
aware):
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused
of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
“Cheating” on a test includes:
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Copying from another student’s test paper;
Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an
unadministered test;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
“Plagiarism” means the appropriation of anther’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in
one’s own written work offered for credit.
“Collusion” means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for
credit.
Make a new friend: You may plan to never be absent & that is great! However, things may occur that are out
of your control causing you to be absent occasionally. Anything you miss during an absence is your
responsibility! It is unreasonable for you to request that I repeat my lecture to you upon your return after an
absence. This is why I suggest to all students that you make a friend/buddy in the class (maybe even a few).
So, if you are absent, you can call that classmate up and ask what you missed, etc.
Name: __________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________
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CENTRAL COLLEGE
INRW 0410 Integrated Reading and Writing I
CRN 48473 – Term Spring 2015
3 hour lecture/ 2 lab course / 80 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
Class Time: Monday and Wednesday 6:00-8:30
Acknowledgment of Syllabus
I read, understood, and agreed to the policies and requirements stated in the course syllabus provided by
Professor Dial. I understand that I am responsible for reading the syllabus and for asking my instructor to
clarify any information on the syllabus that I do not understand. I also understand that the syllabus and
calendar of assignments and/or tests may change, and that I will be informed of any changes.
Student Name:
Date:
Student Signature:
Student ID