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READING CONTINUED
READING D
Reading D focuses skill development on improving reading comprehension and
reading accuracy. Students learn and apply reading comprehension strategies
such as active reading, paraphrasing, summarizing, and annotation (note-taking)
to various texts, including textbooks in the content areas, novels, short stories,
and short passages. Vocabulary and morpheme development are also enforced
in this course, and students work on oral reading, fluency practice, and decoding
skills to improve reading accuracy skills.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None
COLLEGE READING
In this course, students will practice strategies for reading, studying, analyzing,
and summarizing college-level texts. Students will explore their individual
learning styles, reading strengths, and reading challenges to help identify
effective study strategies. Students will also be taught note-taking, exam
preparation, and test-taking skills. Comprehension and fluency skills will be
strengthened throughout the course.
Grade Level: 12
Type: Required/Elective
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
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