GUST 0342: Developmental Reading II (29443)
Course Calendar
Second Start- 12 Weeks
Instructor: La’Kisha Hawkins, M. Ed
Lecture Room: Willie Lee Gay Hall Rm 112
Conference Time: By Appointment Only
Phone: 713.305.5621
Email: ln_hawkins@yahoo.com or lakisha.hawkins@hccs.edu
Course Description: GUST 0342/ Developmental Reading II is a
continuation of reading skills introduced in
GUST 0341. Stronger emphasis is on critical
reading and thinking skills. The goal of GUST
0342 is to teach students to analyze materials
thoughtfully, synthesize materials from
various sources, and apply this information to
their reading.
Lab: Willie Lee Gay Hall Rm 118; Wednesday 7:15- 8:30 pm
Your lab grade for this part of the course may be based on either or
both parts of the following criteria:
∙ Grades which you earn on the exercises or tests in this
program.
∙ The amount of time you spend working on the program.
(Minimum of 1 hour per week)
Textbook: Mather, Peter and Rita McCarthy. The Art of Critical
Reading. McGraw Hill Co. Inc. 2005. * 3rd Edition
*Note: You should buy a new book to better improve your reading skills. If you
purchase a used book; check very carefully for missing pages, excessive
highlighting, and pre-marked answers; such used books are counterproductive.
Materials: 1 package of scantron sheets, paper, pens, #2 pencils, dictionary,
and a notebook or folder for class notes, returned
assignments and handouts.
(scantrons are available in the bookstore)
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Attendance: Class will begin at 6:00 pm, students coming in after 15 minutes will be
marked tardy. 3 tardies = 1 absence. 4 absences can result in you being
dropped from the course. If there is an emergency or special
circumstances, please let me know in advance or as soon as
possible.
Grades:

CONNECT-READING (Lab)
Average of Major Tests
Department Final Exam
Instructor’s Choice
. Graded homework assignments
. In class exercises
. Quizzes
20%
30%
20%
30%
Grading Scale: The grading system for HCCS developmental courses is as
follows:
100-90 = A
89- 80 = B
79-70 = C
0- 69 = IP*
*Note: If you receive an IP, you must repeat GUST 0342: You can receive an
IP only once in each developmental class! The second time you take this or any other
developmental course, a grade of D of F will be assigned for averages below 70%.
Session Activities
Week One
2/11-2/13
Introduction to GUST 0342 (Read “Important Notes” at
the end of this calendar)
Student/ teacher introductions.
Part 1, “Vocabulary Introduction” and “Words in Context”
The Townsend College Preparatory Reading Test- Form D
(You will need to bring 1 scantron and a pencil)
Introduction to CONNECT- READING (software used for the lab
component of the course.)
Assignments:
(Assignments are always for the following week)
● practice Logging into CONNECT-READING lab.
● Study “Vocabulary Word Parts Chart” in Appendix- A18-20.
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Week Two
2/18-2/20
Assignments:
Complete Chapter 2, “Topics, Main Ideas and Details”
Continue working on CONNECT-READING lab..
● Write a paragraph describing, “What steps do you take to make
yourself less threatening to others when you are out late at night?”
**Make sure that your topic and main idea are clear and that you have supporting
details.
Week Three
2/25-2/27
Complete Chapter 3, “The Author’s Purpose and the Rhetorical
Modes.”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● Bring in a form of print (article, book, ad, etc.) and identify the
Author’s Purpose. (inform, entertain or persuade)
Week Four
Complete Chapter 4, “Transitional Words and Patterns of Organization”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
3/4-3/6
Assignments:
Week Five:
3/18-3/20
● Study for Major Test #1 which will cover parts of Part I and
Chapter 1 (vocabulary) AND all of Chapters 2, 3 & 4.
Major Test #1
Complete Chapter 5, “Inference”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● Inference Excercise
Week Six:
3/25-3/27
Complete Chapter 6, “Figurative Language”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● None
Week Seven
4/1-4/3
Complete Chapter 8, “Fact and Opinion”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● Study for Major Test #2 which will cover Chapters 5,6,7 & 8.
Week Eight
Major Test #2
Complete Chapter 9, “Point of View”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
4/8-4/10
Assignments:
● Point of View exercise
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4/15-4/17
Complete Chapter 10, “Bias”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● None
Week Ten
4/22-4/24
Complete Chapter 11, “Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments”
Complete Chapter 12, “Evaluating the Evidence”
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
● Study for Major Test #3 which will cover Chapters 9,10, 11 and 12.
Week Nine
Week Eleven
4/29-5/1
Major Test #3.
Continue working on CONNECT- READING.
Assignments:
Begin reviewing for the Final Exam (Comprehensive: Chapter 2- 12).
Week Twelve
*Final Exam- (Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013)
(Time:6:30 pm)
5/6-5/8
*You will have two (2) hours to complete the Final Exam.
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