EAPP 1150 - Extensive Reading 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: Placement

(formerly ESLL 2914)

In this course, students in the lower level of the placement range select and read books (primarily classic novels and biographies) that have been written (or rewritten in the case of classic literature) at their ability level. As they read many pages of interesting material, they increase their word recognition ability and general vocabulary, become fluent readers, and learn to enjoy reading in English. Brief oral and written book reports are required.

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate improvement in their reading ability.

Objectives: By reading books written at students’ comprehension level, they will:

Improve their rate of reading.
Expand their vocabulary.
Improve their general reading ability.
Improve their academic reading ability.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Beginning activities
1. Assessment of Reading levels
2. Determination of appropriate graded-reader levels
Library orientation and selection of first book
Required work
1. Students read ESL readers (simplified books)
2. Write book reports
3. Give oral book reports
4. Keep a weekly reading log.
Class activities to foster improved reading skills
1. Timed repeated readings.
2. Practice cloze tests.

Primary Faculty
Pruett-Said, Theresa
Secondary Faculty
Lathers, Jonathan
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088