Course Syllabus: Reading Comprehension 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
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.
Course Requirements
There are no educational requirements for taking this course other than a high school reading and writing level in English.
Course Outline
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
Grading Policy
80 - 89 % = B
70 - 79 % = C
Below 70 = F
Each lesson will be followed with a related exam and assignment so students can test comprehension of lesson material.
Learning Outcomes
- Define what reading comprehension is.
- Describe the four modes of reading.
- Describe pre-reading techniques.
- Know types of reading material.
- Develop the ability to anticipate and predict.
- Recognize common organizational patterns in reading materials.
- Define annotation and main idea/theme.
- Recognize different writing styles and how to address your comprehension needs.
- Know perspective, language and style when increasing your comprehension in reading.
- Identify techniques you can use to increase your reading speed and overall comprehension, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
An Introduction | 1 |
Lesson 1: 20- Minute Reading | 2 |
Lesson 1 Exam | 8 |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 2: 20-Minute Reading (Practice a Speed reading Technique for 20 minutes) | 2 |
Lesson 2 Exam | 7 |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 3: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Pre Viewing Techniques 10 minutes pre reading/ 10 minutes regu | 2 |
Lesson 3 Exam | 9 |
Lesson 4 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 4: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Advanced Pre Viewing Techniques with Paragraphs) | 2 |
Lesson 4 Exam | 7 |
Lesson 5: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading Technical Material ) | 2 |
Lesson 5 Exam | 5 |
Lesson 6: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Interactive Reading) | 2 |
Lesson 6 Exam | 8 |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 7: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Expanding Your Vocabulary) | 2 |
Lesson 7 Exam | 7 |
Lesson 8 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 8: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Identifying Organizational Structures in Readings) | 2 |
Lesson 8 Exam | 7 |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 9: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Annotation) | 2 |
Lesson 9 Exam | 8 |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 10: 20-Minute Reading | 2 |
Lesson 10 Exam | 7 |
Lesson 11 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 11: 20-Minute Reading | 2 |
Lesson 11 Exam | 8 |
Lesson 12: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material) | 2 |
Lesson 12 Exam | 8 |
Lesson 13 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 13: 20-Minute Reading | 2 |
Lesson 13 Exam | 10 |
Lesson 14 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 14: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material) | 2 |
Lesson 14 Exam | 9 |
Lesson 15 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 15: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading with your Peripheral Vision) | 2 |
Lesson 15 Exam | 10 |
Lesson 16 Assignment | 25 |
Lesson 16 Exam | 10 |
The Final Exam | 54 |
Total Points: | 513 |
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