DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY INTERMEDIATE READING IN ENGLISH (4 credits) ern 46883 ESL 1500 FALL 2014 Upon successful completion, this course provides college-level credit Instructor: Rosalie Mimnaugh, M.A. Reading Phone: 435-652-7822 Email: mimnaugh@dixie.edu Office Hours: TITR 10:30-11 :00 AM Office: Room 118 Course Begins: Aug. 26, 2014 Course Ends: Dec. 19,2014 Classroom: 207B Univ. PI. Class Time: II :00-12:40 PM Final Exam: Dec. 16,2014 Class Fees: None Program Outcome Statement: When English Language Learners finish this program, they should be able to communicate as members of the Dixie State University. 1. In reading, students will be able to comprehend most standard written English, and have strategies for comprehending what is not immediately understood. 2. In listening comprehension, students will understand English spoken in and out of the classroom, and have strategies for effective note taking for specific academic material. 3. In speaking, students will able to appropriately respond orally to the demands of coliege life and college level classes, including giving classroom responses, speeches, and presentations. 4. In writing, students will be able to produce clear and coherent responses to in-class or extended assignments. 5. In academic awareness, students will understand the importance of and methods for supporting ideas with a variety of sources, and referencing these sources carefully. Course Objectives: This course contributes to Program Outcomes 1-4 so that students progress to regular classes. Students will: 1. Read a variety of materials for information, as well as read more complex and lengthy fiction. 2. Practice using the context to determine word meanings. 3. Demonstrate word attack skills such as roots prefixes and suffixes. 4. Identify and use comprehension skills such as sequence, compare contrast cause and effect. 5. Use the English dictionary to broaden vocabulary.
Course Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this program demonstrate mastery of Outcome 1. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Evaluate statements read, such as tact and opinion statements; 2. Recognize and use intermediate word forms of prefixes and suffixes; 3. Discuss nonfiction articles and a fictionalized biography (supports Program Outcomes 2 & 3) 4. Use higher level thinking skills as they apply to their reading, such as drawing conclusions, cause & effect, and the effect of signal words on meaning(supports Program Outcome 4); 5. Pronounce and define a minimum of an additional 400 commonly found words in written English: 6. Use the English dictionary for pronunciation, multiple meanings, countable nouns, and parts of speech. Catalog Description: Focuses on the continued development of reading skills within academic content areas. Students use a variety of methods and materials to learn intermediate reading strategies to improve comprehension, expand vocabulary, improve dictionary skills, and increase skills in reading for information. This course will focus on the skills students need to be successful in college-level reading-intensive courses as well as the skills needed to read for general information and entertainment. Prerequisite: COMPASS ESL combined score of 60-75, or ESL 0300 with a grade B or higher. Required Textbook and Other Materials: 1. Blanchard, Karen and Christine Root, For Your Information, Reading and Vocabulary Skills, Level 3. Second Edition, Pearson Longman, C. 2007. ($38.50) 2. Optional: Longman Dictionary of American English. Pearson Longman, 4th Ed. 3.2004x6 Index cards, 2 highlighter pens, 8 112x11 lined paper, small and medium Post-it notes, a loose leaf 3 hole binder 2 inches wide.
Grading: Final Grade is determined by total points. Check grades on line and ask if you have questions. Estimated Point distribution Percent needed for a specific grade Unit Tests & Ouizzes. 1200 A = 93-100 C = 73-76 Mid- Term & Final Exams A- = 90-92 C- = 70-72 Discussion and Written Assignments 1000 B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86* 8- = 80-82 C+ = 77-79 D+ = 67-69 D = 63-66 D- = 60-62 Total Points 2200 A grade of B (83) or better is required to move up. F = below 60 You are expected to check your grades, class calendar, & attendance at least weekly on engrade.com. Please tell me if you have any questions about these. Computers are available at various locations on campus. Tests: Be aware of all test dates. If a test is missed, a zero will be recorded which can be removed by using the retake option for one test. If more than one test is missed, a zero will be received for the additional missed testes). If an emergency arises on test day, call or email me to explain. Written Assignments: The practice given in written assignments is important for learning the material. Do all assignments completely, study them when they are completed, review them at least weekly, add new words to your own personal vocabulary cards and study them every day. Homework: Homework is due at the beginning of class meetings. If you are absent you must still do your work on time. The Tentative Schedule gives sections to be covered each class and the assignment. All homework sections must be done, or credit will not be given. Late homework will have 10 deducted and must be turned in before taking the test for which it was the preparation. No credit will be given for homework turned in after the test for which it was the preparation. Reread class readings at home and study all notes given in class. Read a minimum of 30 minutes per day from assigned personal reading and be prepared to discuss it in class. Exams: A mid-term and a comprehensive Final Exam will be given. The Final will be given in accordance with DSU's examination schedule. I am not authorized to change the time or day for any student. A written request must be filed with Professor Leonor Ceballos in University 113-B to make a change. Class Structure: Missing class means missing critical discussions and assignment explanations, and possibly quizzes for which a zero will be recorded. A void unnecessary absences. Honor Policy and Pledge: A, a student in the ESL Program at Dixie State University, I understand that it is against school policy to use others work as my own or to cheat on tests. If1 violate this policy, I know I will receive a zero grade on the assignment This could result in failure of the class. I promise not to cheat nor plagiarize in am work turned in either for myself or another's credit. In addition, I promise to treat others with respect, listen politely when they are speaking and av-iding actions which would make them feel unwelcome in our community of learners, Printed Name: Class: ~;('r""'j3r1 flp.rr-:lj "~rc';an\ l\.1~rn&30 Date
Withdrawing from or dropping a class: If you never attend a class, the instructor may withdraw you from it. If yoi attend even one day, the instructor cannot withdraw you from the class. Since not all instructors will withdraw you for non-attendance, you should take care of that transaction for yourself by going to the registration window. If you quit attending and do not withdraw from the class, you will receive a WF or F which averages into your GP A as anf. Complete Withdrawal: Dropping all classes by phone or online does not withdraw you from the college and you may receive all F's. You must contact the Advisement Center, complete a withdrawal form, and surrender your student ID card. Changes: This syllabus and the assignment schedule may be changed by the instructor if necessary. All changes will be announced in class. Being absent is no excuse for not being aware of the changes. Receiving your grades at the end of the semester: Your course letter grade will be posted on the internet grading program as soon as the Final Exam has been graded and the overall course average calculated. This usually occurs within 48 hours after the Final Exam has been taken. Please take the on-line Student Survey. Important dates to remember: Mon.Aug25 Thurs, Aug 28 ------ Fri, Aug29 Mon. Sep I Wed, Sep 4 Classes begin Last day for waitlist Last day to add classes online Labor Day (no classes) Drop Audit fee begins ($10 per class) Wed. Sep 4 Residency Application deadline Tue, Sep 9 $50 Late registration payment fee Mon, Sep 15 Last day for refund ------ -- Mon. Sep 15 Pell Grant Census M:n. Sep 15 Wed. Sep 17 Last<by to ch:p Wttni a 'W groce --- Classes dropped for nonpayment Fri, Sep 19 Last day to add audit classes Wed. Oct 1 Fall 2014 Associates Degree Graduation Application deadline Fri, Sep 28 Block classes begin * -- Wed. Oct 15 Midterm zrades due Spnng and Summer 2015 class schedules available online Mon. 0ct - 7 )ct 16-17 -ster bn Spring 2015 Bachelor'S Degree Graduation Application deadline Mon. Nov 3 rue, Nov II Fri Nov 14 Career Day (no classes before 4 pm) 1.asr dav for co=nletewithdrawal s p n g -:gi;- ti-n O el::::." Last day of classes ----Fri E;- 15-19 Final exams
General Class Outline of Weekly Plans Week One: Aug. 26128 Unit One Fry List 29 Pre-test, 12 Vocabulary Cards Week Two: Sept. 214 V ocabulary cards Register for Townsend Press Week Three: Sept 9111 Week Four: Sept 16118 Unit One Test Fry List 29 Test Begin Unit Two Fry List 30 Students will continue with 12 Vocabulary Cards per week throughout the course, and will read a minimum of30 minutes per day. Week Five: Sept 23125 Fry List 30 Test Unit Two Test V ocabulary Skills Review Textbook Check Week Six: Sept. 3010ct. 2 Unit Three Fry List 31 Unit Three Test
Week Seven: Oct 719' Unit Four Fry Test 31 Book Check, Check vocab. Cards Week Eight: Oct 14/21 Midterm Tests on Units One-Four Fry List 31 Unit Five Unit Five Review Week Nine: Oct. 23128 Fry List Test 31 Fry List 32 Bring in chosen book for Book Report Unit Five Test Fry Test 32 Week Oct. 301Nov. Ten: 4 Review all word cards; Study for Vocabulary test. Fry List 33 Unit Six Inference Exercises Week Eleven: Nov. 6111 Review Skills from Unit Six Fry Test 33 General Review of all textbook Skills, Units One-Six
Unit Six Test Week Twelve: Nov. 13118 TOEFL Exercises as needed Inference Exercises Unit Seven Fry List 34 Week Thirteen: Nov. 20125 Fry Test 34 Review Unit Seven Skills Chapter Seven Test Turn in Book Report Week Fourteen Dec. 214 Fry List 35 Complete all book assignments Townsend Press Vocabulary Pronunciations; Individual assessments of Vocabulary progress; Fry Test 35 Unit Eight Week Fifteen: Dec 9111 Fry List 36 Unit Eight Test Review for Final Fry Test 36 Book Checks Final Exam: Dec. 16 Post Test Students will complete Application Skills relevant to each chapter, as assigned throughout the Scope and Sequence Section.