Ranger College Syllabus
Course Number and Title: Developmental Reading Comprehension 0323
Credit Hours: 3 (non-transferable) HRS/WK LEC: 3 HRS WK LAB: 3
Name of Instructor: Marcia Glasgow, M Ed Email: mglasgow@rangercollege.edu
Brownwood Campus Phone: 325 641 5726
Office Hours: By Appointment
Textbook: Essential Reading Skills Preparing for College Reading (4th Edition)
Kathleen McWhorter
ISBN-10: 0-205-82346-7
Lab: My Reading Lab (free with text)
Catalog description: This course includes strategies for increasing reading rates and improving comprehension.
This course will include instruction on active reading strategies using text structure to improve comprehension,
interpreting, and evaluating reading materials.
Required background: Completion of 0313 vocabulary class
Methods of instruction: lecture, reading, writing, computer work
Basic Intellectual Competencies:
The basic intellectual competencies listed below are components of a process designed to assist and prepare
students for becoming well-educated individuals who are intellectually flexible, articulate, and have the capacity to
become responsible and creative members of society. These competencies are included in this course, and they
are noted by the following numbering system:
B1:- Reading- Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed
materials—books, articles, and documents.
B2: - Writing- Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to
purpose, occasion, and audience.
B3: - Speaking- Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive
language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
B4: - Listening – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken
communication.
B5: - Critical Thinking – Critical thinking embraces the methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills
analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies.
B6: - Computer Literacy – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based
technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.
Course objective: This course is designed to utilize reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and computer skills
to improve reading comprehension. Various forms of the media will be used to enhance learning. Students will
also be given objective and essay tests to improve and expand test-taking skills. (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6)
Course calendar: This calendar will be adjusted according to the needs of the individual class. Lessons will be
pulled from books, and articles will be brought to class for “hands-on” work. Internet work may be included.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9-10
Week 11-12
Week 13-14
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using word parts to build vocabulary
Main Idea
Supporting details/ transitions
Implied Main Idea
Basic patterns of organization
Reading and Critical thinking
Test Review and Test
Course/Classroom Policy
Attendance is mandatory. (Five minute grace period for tardies) If arrival is after roll is taken, the student is
counted absent. Missed exams and class assignments—only school approved excused absences are to be made
up—the student will have one week to make up work
Cheating (including plagiarism) – paper will be taken up and a grade of 0 will be given
Students are expected to behave as adults. Please refrain from texting or talking on your cell phone. Messages
may be checked during breaks. Class participation is expected. Late papers or assignments will NOT be accepted
UNLESS on a school approved absence—one week for make up work. All papers must be typed.
Assessment: Students must sign a contract for a grade of A or B in the class.
Grade of A
no absences
Comprehensioin tests/worksheets—90% or above
Lab completion—90%
Lab scores—85%
Grade of B
1 absence
Comprehension tests/worksheets—85% or above
Lab completion—85%
Lab scores—80%
Grade of C
2 absences
Test scores—70%
Lab Completion—75%
Lab scores—70%
Student will repeat class
Admissions, employment, and program policies of Ranger College are nondiscriminatory in regard to race, creed,
color, sex, age, disability, and national origin.
ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning and/or physical
disabilities. The student is responsible for making the initial contact with the Ranger College counselor. It is
advisable to make this contact before or immediately after the semester begins.
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