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EC - 101

Pre-testing - Nelson/Denny

Establishing a Base Reading Rate

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 EC - 101

Reading Inventory

Review Testing Profiles

Intro to Reading Process (Mod 1.1)

Preview Texts

Blackboard Orientation

Pay Lab Fee

Choose Indie Book #1 and begin reading 30 min./day at least 5 days each week

DRV  - Read Your "No-Money-Back Guarantee" pgs. xvii-xviii and Literal Comprehension, pgs. 1-4 

Bring to class: your 9 digit ID #; your email address; title and author of your choice for Indie Book #1

 EC - 101

Lab Intro / Orientation - Folders, Assignments, Record Keeping

Introduction to the Reading Process

Metacognition / Schema - Importance of background knowledge and making connections

REMINDER:  POST YOUR INDIE  BOOK CHOICE #1 AND BLOG #1 ON THE Blackboard DISCUSSION BOARD

Begin Lab Assignments Week 2

Bring both texts and Indie Book #1 to class

Read Mod 1.2 - Taking Control of Your Reading

Complete Activity 1.2 and email your completed activity to your professor (See below for the last date to complete this assignment.) 

1st day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #1  Last day -  1 week from today.  Complete Modules 1.1 and 1.2 before attempting the quiz.

TUES.

NOTE: SEE FAQ BLOGS
What should I write about in a blog entry?
What shouldn't I write in a blog entry?

What format should I use for blog entries?

Vocabulary Enhancement

Complete DRV Assignments (pp. 5-33), Vocab Module 1 and Vocab Activity 1 before attempting Vocab Quiz #1

Begin DRV Assignments: Vocabulary Building - DRV pp. 5-21 and Word Parts  - DRV 24-33. Read and complete all practices in writing. Use notebook paper if you don't want to tear pages from your book. Leave completed practices in your lab folder (front pocket) for credit. This assignment is due in one week and must be turned in prior to  taking Vocab Quiz #1.

Begin Vocab Module 1 - Vocabulary Enhancement and follow instructions for completing Vocab Activity 1, the Vocabulary Practice Quiz. This activity is due in one week and must be turned in prior to  taking  Vocab Quiz #1.

Module 2 Introduction- Reading Revolution - New Thinking, New Habits

Module 2.1 and Activity 2.1 - New Thinking - Myths and Misconceptions

Last day for Activity 1.2  

Read Module 2 Intro and Module 2.1

Begin Activity 2.1

Lab Assignments Week 3 due (including Blog #2)

GRADED LAB CHECK: ASSIGNMENTS WKS 1-3 AND 9 HOURS REQUIRED

Last day for Vocab Activity 1, Vocabulary Practice Quiz.  

DRV Assignments due: Vocabulary Building - DRV pp. 5-21 and Word Parts  - DRV 24-33. 

REMINDER:  POST YOUR INDIE  BOOK CHOICE #2 AND YOUR BLOG ON THE Blackboard DISCUSSION BOARD

Read Module 2.3

Begin Activity 2.3

Last day to turn in Activity 2.1

Lab Assignments Week 4 due (including Blog #3)

Last day to turn in Activity 2.3

First day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #2 - Covering Module 2

Lab Assignments Week 5 due (including Blog #4)

Module 3.1 and Activity 3.1 - Self-Pacing Techniques

Read Module 3 Intro and Module 3.1

Begin Activity 3.1

Last day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #1 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 1 - 3

Last day for CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #2 - Covering Module 2

Lab Assignments Week 6  due (including Blog #5)

Activity 3.3 - Straight Down Pacing Drill

Begin Activity 3.3

Last day to turn in Activity 3.1

Vocabulary Module 2 - 1100 Words Weeks 4-6 - Preparation for Vocab Quiz #2

and 

Vocab Activity 2 - Practice Writing

Read Vocab Module 2

First day to turn in Vocab Activity 2 Practice Writing

Lab Assignments Week 7 due (including Blog #6)

Module 4.1 - Scanning

Activity 4.1 - Scanning Practice

First day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #2 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 4-6

Last day to turn in Activity 3.3

Read Mod 4 Intro and Mod 4.1 - Scanning

First day to turn in Activity 4.1 - Scanning Practice

First day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #3 - Covering Modules 3 and 4

Last day to turn in Vocab Activity 2 Practice Writing

Lab Assignments Week 8 due (including Blog #7)

GRADED LAB CHECK: ASSIGNMENTS WKS 4-8 AND 24 HOURS REQUIRED

Module 5.1 - Skimming

Read Module 5 Intro and Module 5.1 - Skimming

Last day to turn in Activity 4.1 - Scanning Practice

Begin Vocabulary Module 3 - 1100 Words Weeks 7-8  (Includes Study Guide and Bonus Opportunity for Vocab Quiz #3)

and 

Vocab Activity 3 - Collaborative, Creative Writing

REMINDER:  POST YOUR INDIE  BOOK CHOICE #4 AND YOUR BLOG ON THE Blackboard DISCUSSION BOARD

Last day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #3 - Covering Modules 3 and 4

Read Vocabulary Module 3 - 1100 Words Weeks 7-8  (Includes Study Guide and Bonus Opportunity for Vocab Quiz #3)

NOTE: The bonus opportunity is to be completed out of class, not as part of the quiz. Click for details and an example.

First day to post Vocab Activity 3 - Collaborative, Creative Writing

Lab Assignments Week 9 due (including Blog #8)

First day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #4 - Covering Module 5

Lab Assignments Week 10 due (including Blog #9)

Last day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #3 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 7-8

11/9

Vocabulary Module 4 - 1100 Words Weeks 9-10 - Preparation for Vocab Quiz #4

and 

Vocab Activity 4 - Creative Writing

REMINDER:  POST YOUR INDIE  BOOK CHOICE #5 AND YOUR BLOG ON THE Blackboard DISCUSSION BOARD

Read Vocab Module 4

First day for optional extra credit Vocab Activity 4 Creative Writing

Lab Assignments Week 11 due (including Blog #10)

Last day to take CONCEPT QUICK QUIZ #4 - Covering Module 5

First day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #4 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 9-10

Last day to post Vocab Activity 3 - Collaborative, Creative Writing

Lab Assignments Week 12 due (including Blog #11)

 Last day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #4 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 9-10

GRADED LAB CHECK: ASSIGNMENTS WKS 9-13 AND 39 HOURS REQUIRED

Vocabulary Module 5 - 1100 Words Weeks 11-12 - Preparation for Vocab Quiz #5

and 

Vocab Activity 5 - Creative Writing

Read Vocab Module 5

First day for optional extra credit Vocab Activity 5 Creative Writing

First day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #5 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 11-12

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1:15 - 2:35pm

 EC-103

REMINDER:  POST YOUR INDIE  BOOK CHOICE #7 ON THE Blackboard DISCUSSION BOARD

Bring: #2 pencil, scantron (8.5 x 11, 100 answer spaces per side - not essay type)

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1:15 - 2:35pm

 EC-101

Post-Test Results / Profiles

Self-Assessment / Goal Setting

Lab Review / Reflection

Last day for VOCABULARY QUIZ #5 - 1100 WORDS WEEKS 11-12

FINAL GRADED LAB CHECK:        
COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS THROUGH WEEK 15
(including Blogs 1-14) REQUIRED HOURS: 45 TOTAL (See FINAL NOTE for instructions for turning in your lab work for the semester)

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1:45 - 3:35pm

FINAL EXAM - ESSAY  DUE

EC 101 and/or TLC (EC 500)