Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

73858736/73851736Reading 3/Writing 3

Course Information

Description

This Reading3/Writing 3 course combines critical reading and writing skill development to prepare students for passing the GED/HASED or 5.09 or for achieving other academic and life goals. Basic computer skills are required (touch typing, 10-15 wpm, accuracy) for success in the course. Student must co-enroll in a computer basics course to acquire these skills, if needed. There will be a writing sample and typing assessment the first day of class.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Use correct grammar.

Assessment Strategies

in writing and editing written samples

in oral communication

in simulated life and work situations

Criteria

you compose simple and compound sentences using standard English grammar according to Elements of Style by William Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines

you use correct forms of irregular verbs

you avoid the use of double negatives

you use nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, and conjunctions correctly

you use past participle and progressive tense

you use standard English grammar according to Elements of Style by William Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines

you use correct tenses to indicate the relative order and relationship of events

you employ principles of agreement, including subject-verb and pronoun-antecent

you correct grammatical errors in written material with 80% accuracy
Apply rules of mechanics.

Assessment Strategies

in writing and editing written samples

with and without specified reference material

in simulated life and work situations

Criteria

you follow rules of mechanics according to Elements of Style by Willaim Strunk, the Gregg Manual, or other established guidelines

you access reference materials as needed

you form contractions correctly

you punctuate compound sentences correctly

you use commas with conjunctions correctly

you use semicolons, colons, and apostrophes correctly

you correct mechanical errors in written materials with 80% accuracy
Compose complete sentences.

Assessment Strategies

in writing sentences

through self and peer evaluation of written work

in simulated life and work situations

Criteria

you revise sentence errors to eliminate run-ons and fragments with 80% mastery

you use correct pronoun-antecedent agreement

you connect thoughts logically

you use word choice appropriate to the audience

you write sentences with 90% accuracy in final drafts

you use sentence varitey to include simple and compound sentences

you follow standard editing procedures
Use resource materials.

Assessment Strategies

in the completion of a writing and/or speaking assignment

by accessing resources from the library, Internet, interviews and other sources

in simulated life and work situations

Criteria

you select appropriate resources needed to complete a task

you use dictionary or other resources

you paraphrase information accurately

you apply information from resources to a problem or task

you search for information using technology

you summarize information from a resource in your own words

you use multiple resources to support your ideas
Create written documents.

Assessment Strategies

by creating written documents

by accessing resources from the library, Internet, interviews, and other sources

in simulated life and work situations

Criteria

you follow the steps in the writing process (pre-write, draft, revise, edit, write, final draft)

you select necessary information

you organize information

you write simple paragraphs with a main idea and supporting details on familiar topics

you title a document

you write a business letter

you write a final document which contains 90% correct spelling and grammar

you produce a final draft on a computer using word processing software
Use a variety of learning strategies to process written material effectively.

Assessment Strategies

Objective Test or Group Project

Criteria

you select reading rate strategies and techniques based on purpose and difficulty of material

you infer the meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words, phrases and structures

you comprehend reading by using strategies: activating prior knowledge, establishing purpose, self-correcting, self-monitoring, rereading, making predictions, finding context clues, developing visual images, applying knowledge of text structures, etc.

you read aloud and silently with level-appropriate fluency, accuracy, and expression

you relate written texts and visual representations to create meaning

you use organizational features of texts such as headings, paragraphs, and format to improve understanding

you identify a purpose for reading such as to gain information, to learn about a viewpoint, or for enjoyment

you locate, summarize, and evaluate a written passage of text for a chosen purpose

you distinguish between fact and opinion
Use a variety of informational resources.

Assessment Strategies

Presentation or Written Product

Criteria

you identify book features including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information

you use multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to the investigation including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, various electronic search engines, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manuals

you compile, organize, and evaluate information, and summarize what has been learned

you identify the intent or appeal behind products and messages promoted via media

you recognize basic propaganda techniques

you identify images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages
Develop responsibility for self-directed learning.

Assessment Strategies

Personal Education Plan

Academic Plan

Criteria

plan assesses your progress to date

plan identifies academic and personal goals

plan specifies measures for success

plan identifies specific strategies to help you meet your goals

plan establishes a time line for your actions
Employ a variety of vocabulary development strategies.

Assessment Strategies

Objective Test

Criteria

you consult dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources when needed

you use roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey word meanings

you identify common figures of speech and use them appropriately

you demonstrate usage of functional, occupational, technical, and content specific vocabulary

you apply structural word analysis strategies

you use contextual clues
Demonstrate comprehension of a range of written materials.

Assessment Strategies

Summary of Written Materials

Criteria

summary includes the central ideas or information of the source

summary distinguishes between fact and opinion in a text

summary evidences the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text

summary includes an interpretation of information presented in charts and graphs

summary distinguishes between literal and figurative language
Apply information from content.

Assessment Strategies

Summary of a Question of Interest

Criteria

summary identifies book features used, including table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information

summary includes multiple sources to identify and locate information pertinent to the investigation including encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, library catalogs, various electronic search engines, fact books, pamphlets, and technical manuals

summary identifies basic propaganda techniques, images, symbols, and icons central to particular messages

summary evaluates information
React critically to a range of written materials.

Assessment Strategies

Book Report

Criteria

report includes analysis of story structure

report relates reading to prior knowledge and current experience

report extends the literal meaning to make inferences and evaluate significance and validity

report distinguishes fiction from nonfiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography, and poetry from prose
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using current technology.

Assessment Strategies

E-mails

Written product

Discussion board

Demonstration

Criteria

product uses technology to communicate with others

product uses technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing

product uses technology, including the Internet, to present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently