Standard |
RDG 095 – Reading I
Provides instruction for
the development of reading readiness with emphasis on primary and practical
reading skills for the adult learner.
Topics include: phonics,
structural analysis, basic sight words, sentence meaning, and survival reading.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Phonics |
Class |
0 |
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Structural Analysis |
D. Lab* |
10 |
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Basic Sight Words |
P. Lab/O.B.I.* |
0 |
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Sentence Meaning Survival Reading |
Credit |
5 I.C. |
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Prerequisite: |
Entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
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*Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis. |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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PHONICS |
0 |
10 |
0 |
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Decoding |
Use decoding skills. |
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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS |
0 |
20 |
0 |
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Syllables |
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Word parts |
Define affixes and roots. |
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BASIC SIGHT WORDS |
0 |
20 |
0 |
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Sight words |
Recognize basic sight words. |
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SENTENCE MEANING |
0 |
25 |
0 |
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Identify meaning in a sentence. |
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SURVIVAL READING |
0 |
25 |
0 |
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Read maps, food labels, signs, directions, and other essential vocabulary words. |
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Follow oral and written directions. |
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Suggested Resources |
Beech, L. W., et al. (1987). Comprehension skills. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
Beech, L. W., et al. (1987). Reading for today, levels 1 - 5. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
Heilman, A., et al. (1977). Discovering phonics we use, levels D, E,
& F. Chicago: Rand McNally.
Pauk, W. (1983). Six-way paragraphs: Middle level. Providence, RI: Jamestown.
Pauk, W. (1985). Singles skills kit. Providence, RI: Jamestown.