REA 0007 Developmental Reading I is a required classroom/laboratory course for students whose reading test scores indicate a need for the development of reading skills. Emphasis is placed on improving literal and inferential comprehension, vocabulary, rate, listening, writing, and study skills. Successful completion of this course requires a grade of “C” or better.
REA 0017 Developmental Reading II is a classroom/laboratory course which is required for students whose reading test scores indicate a need for the development of reading skills. This is an integrated course of literal and inferential comprehension, vocabulary, rate and flexibility, listening, writing, and study skills. An exit test must be passed to exit this course. Successful completion of this course with a grade of “C” or better is part of a prerequisit for ENC 1101.
Literary Circles are a big part of Developmental Reading. Literature Circles is a method that encourages students to:
Choose their own reading materials
Form temporary groups based on books of choice
Meet on a regular predictable schedule
Use written or drawn notes to guide reading and discussion
Have open, natural conversations about books
Engage in self and peer evaluation
Click here to see a list of exciting reading materials available to REA students in the College Prep Center Lab. (List to be provided)
Juan Zuluaga
