Course Goals:

This course will provide students the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of reading skills and strategies. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary, patterns of organization, dictionary and library skills, skimming, scanning, and critical reading strategies. This course incorporates Massasoit’s Core Competencies: reading, writing, oral communication, critical thinking, quantitative and computer skills.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

v Use context to determine word meaning;

v Use resources such as the library to complete assignments;

v Demonstrate reading comprehension by producing end products such as thoughtful comments in class, summaries, and oral presentations;

v Demonstrate increased general knowledge of current events through class projects.

Teaching Procedures:

Students will be involved in discussion, cooperative group activities, guided practice, and individual projects. Lecture will be used primarily to introduce new material.