RDG 039 - College Preparatory Reading II

1. Apply various techniques to expand vocabulary
   1. Identify various types of clues to word meaning
   2. Locate structural and context clues to establish the meaning of unknown words
   3. Review the use of print and online dictionaries
2. Point out the main idea/thesis statement in various reading selections
   1. Distinguish topics from main ideas/thesis statements
   2. Locate stated main ideas
   3. Construct implied main ideas
3. Examine details in various reading selections
   1. Classify major and minor details
   2. Summarize a variety of selections
   3. Apply various traditional and graphic note-taking strategies to demonstrate relationships among topics, main ideas and supporting details
   4. Classify different patterns of organization in assigned readings
4. Apply textbook study techniques to assigned readings
   1. Identify the steps in the SQ4R or other study process
   2. Apply the SQ4R or other study process to various selections
5. Demonstrate inferential reasoning in assigned selections
   1. Classify literal and figurative statements
   2. Describe the author’s tone and purpose
   3. Give examples of logical inferences
   4. Develop an understanding of differences in language use and meaning
6. Relate critical analysis skills to assigned reading selections
   1. Establish components of an argument
   2. Assess adequacy of evidence
   3. Determine the credibility of an author
   4. Analyze the validity of an argument
   5. Apply information from a variety of graphics to textbook reading
   6. Discuss the impact of bias in assigned readings