Students read and interpret material from culturally relevant textbooks. Study strategies introduced are reinforced and applied to more difficult text. Specialized textbook vocabulary is targeted. Admission to this course is based on placement test scores. This course reinforces reading and study strategies applied to advanced texts of a culturally relevant nature.
Emphasis is on exposition.
Elements of critical reading are introduced. Standardized reading test strategies are a focal point in preparation for the ACT Reading Test. Reading as a process is explained and experienced using students' own self-monitoring strategies. Critical reading of one or more texts is required. Students explore different types of exposition and styles of writing.