Advanced Reading and Writing

Catalog description

In this course, students will develop advanced academic English reading and writing skills for success in college-level classes and the workplace. Students will apply reading strategies to a variety of adapted and authentic texts, while developing their vocabulary and annotation skills and participating in partner and group discussions. Students will create a variety of assignments using the writing process and applying critical thinking skills. Written assignments will include a summary and response essay and an instructor-guided research paper. Course activities and assignments are designed to help students prepare for their next steps in their educational or career goals. This course will also prepare students for the high school equivalency examinations in Reasoning Through Language Arts or earn high school completion credits in English. These outcomes correspond to College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education Level E.