Course Syllabus: Reading Comprehension 101

In today's world it is more important than ever to understand how to draw meaning from what you read. Students and employees are actually required to read more than they ever have in the past--how-to books, technical manuals, and on-line reading resources.  In order to position yourself at the top of your organization or the top of your class, learning to read with greater comprehension is a skill that will set you apart from the competition. 

Whether you already like to read and simply want to sharpen your skills, or you find that you struggle with reading comprehension and speed, this course has something for everyone. It has been said that reading one book a month every month for five years on a particular topic will position you in the marketplace as an expert.  What if you were able to accelerate that speed by reading two books a month for two and a half years, or four books a month for 1.25 years?

Reading is power. Learning to read faster, more accurately, and with greater comprehension is a skill that you need in today's competitive world.

There are no educational requirements for taking this course other than a high school reading and writing level in English.

Lesson 1: What is Reading Comprehension

Lesson 2: The Four Modes of Reading

Lesson 3: Pre-Reading Techniques

Lesson 4: Paragraph Structure

Lesson 5: Types of Reading Material

Lesson 6: Develop Ability to Anticipate and Predict

Lesson 7: Vocabulary

Lesson 8: Common Organizational Patterns

Lesson 9: Annotation

Lesson 10: Main Idea/Theme

Lesson 11: Anticipation in Reading

Lesson 12: Writing Styles

Lesson 13: Perspective

Lesson 14: Language and Style

Lesson 15: Increasing Your Reading Speed - I

Lesson 16: Increasing Your Reading Speed - II

Each lesson will be followed with a related exam and assignment so students can test comprehension of lesson material.