Proficient Reading READ 82

2016 FALL: Aug 29- Dec 16, 2016

#70732 Wednesday 5:30 P.M.-9:45 P.M. LAC M119 FINAL: Dec 14
#70317 Fridays 10:00 A.M.-2:15 P.M. LAC L175 FINAL: Dec 16
#71730 Saturdays 10:15 A.M.-2:30 P.M. LAC L175 FINAL: Dec 10
Professor: Ms. Diane Amelotte, M. Ed. Phone: (562) 938-4943
Office: L172 (in the library) College email address: damelotte@lbcc.edu
Office Hours: MW 3:00-5:00 P.M. L172 (office)
Fri 9:30-10:00 A.M. L175 (classroom)
Sat 2:30-3:00 P.M. L175 (classroom)

REQUIRED 2 TEXTBOOKS and Instructor Course Packet: http://lbcc.bncollege.com.

The Art of Critical Reading, Mather/McCarthy 4th edition, McGraw-Hill/Cengage Pub.
Advanced Word Power, Johnson and Goldstein, 2nd edition Townsend Press Pub.
Instructor Course Packet: only available at LAC bookstore.
NO ANNOTATED INSTRUCTORS EDITIONS ALLOWED.
If you mistakenly purchase instructor editions, you will still be required to purchase the required
student edition for home and classroom use. You cannot rent hard copies of the text books for
this class because you will be required to write and mark in your textbooks. We will discuss the
use of e-textbooks at the first class meeting. See attachment in email for purchase.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

dictionary tissue for personal use
stapler and hole punch (in class use) hand sanitizer for personal use
one 3-ring binder (2 or more inches wide) highlighter pens in 3 different colors
dedicated to this class only #2 pencils WITH your own eraser
12 tabbed notebook dividers pens (blue or black only)
Loose leaf paper for taking notes (not a spiral) 1 or 2 pkgs. index cards or a flash card app
Plain paper for printing assignments Scantrons are only available at college bookstores:
(for home use) #882 Scantrons: 5 count
Access to a computer either at home or at the #886 Scantrons: 9 count
college for word processing and the Internet. #815-E Quizzstrip Scantrons: approx. 40 count
Do not punch holes in the Scantrons until they are used.
PREREQUISITE/ELIGIBILITY EXPLANATION:
Before registering for this course, it is required that a student meet the prerequisite in one of 2 ways,
either: successful completion of READ 883 OR
qualification through the reading assessment process.
If you are not eligible, you may be notified of ineligibility even after the course has started.
The Wait List will be used to add petitioners. WAIT LIST: please bring in either a transcript with
a passing grade in READ 883 highlighted OR a copy of the reading placement results with the
READ 82/83 placement highlighted in order to be awarded a Permission Number on the spot.

EXPLANATION OF ENROLLMENT CAP:

Reading classes are considered to be at capacity with 30 enrolled students, regardless of the
size of the classroom. However, if the classroom holds fewer than 30, then the class would be
capped accordingly. Our classes are capped at 30, not to keep students out, but to provide a
quality interactive learning environment. A class that is overfilled will not be as beneficial to the
students as it could or should be.

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WAIT LIST: If you are on a wait list, you are NOT enrolled in the course. You need to attend
the first day of the class in order for the professor to determine if there is room for you.
Enrollment fees for wait-listed classes are not added to your student account until you are
officially enrolled. Once eligibility is established, you will be given a permission number from
your professor at the first class meeting. Using the online system, you may then drop yourself
from the wait list for the class and complete registration with the permission number. It is
advisable to do this immediately upon receipt of the permission number. Remember, if you are
not eligible you will not be allowed to remain in the course. If you are repeating the course, you
must take the permission number and go to A&R to file a Request to Repeat a Class in
person. This is likely a manual process that could REQUIRE you go to A&R to resolve in
person. Again, if you are not eligible you will not be allowed to remain in the course.

Course description:
Instruction in the strategies necessary for college reading.
Emphasis on the application of comprehension, vocabulary and critical reading skills to
academic and technical reading assignments
To assist students in gaining efficiency with the challenges of college reading, students
are required to attend the Writing and Reading Success Center in order to complete 3
activities that relate specifically to this course's content.

Student Learning Outcomes for READ 82:

1. Select appropriate vocabulary strategies to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words in
text at Long Beach City Colleges proficiency level.
2. Distinguish between general and specific ideas in order to determine the authors stated
and implied main idea (literal and inferential comprehension) in text at Long Beach City
Colleges proficiency level.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Express the interrelationship of words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Examine literal, inferential, and affective levels of comprehension in college-level text.
Determine the meanings of unknown words using context clues, word structure, and
the dictionary.
Question the text in order to evaluate the main idea and support.
Differentiate the purposes for reading and adapt reading techniques accordingly.
Determine the rate of reading speed according to the purpose, prior knowledge, and
the difficulty of the material

Reading Department Mission Statement:

The Reading Department's mission is to instruct students in the reading strategies that will help them
meet Long Beach City College's reading proficiency requirement for a degree, as well as help them
become critical readers of text across all disciplines. Knowing the text-based challenges awaiting
students in college and the workplace, our department offers a rigorous and research-based
curriculum. Reading Department Website:
http://reading.lbcc.edu
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GRADING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Demonstration of knowledge of course content and competence through application of reading
skills and vocabulary in selected materials. Competence will be determined through homework,
testing, and the final exam; class participation and attendance are also factored into your final
grade.

2. Excellent attendance is crucial to your success.

Arriving on time is your responsibility.
If you are registered for the class but arrive later than 20 minutes on the first day,
your seat will be given to a petitioner in order from the waiting list.
Missing either class during the first two weeks of classes will result in your being
dropped from the course, unless you notify the professor.
In addition, if you 1) miss 2 weeks in a row or 2) miss 20% of the classes, i.e., a total of
approximately 2 class meetings, (District Policy 7024 Section 3) you must discuss your
situation with the professor if you wish to continue in the class. Otherwise, you can be
dropped.
If you no longer wish to take the class, it is incumbent upon the student to drop the class.
In order to be successful you must take attending class seriously. Set aside the days of
instruction for attending class and dont let anything stop you.

3. The minimum homework guideline for a class is 2 hours of homework per 1 hour of class.
This is a 4 hr class. Students should plan on setting aside a minimum of 8 - 9 hours for
homework per week. Combined with class time, this is 12-13 hours per week. I anticipate that
you will come to every class prepared.
Assignments are expected to be completed outside of class time and before the next
class meeting.
Assignments are to be submitted in class and not via email.
Submitted assignments are to be turned in upon entrance to class, not during or after
class. Scantrons are to be filled out before class starts.
Many assignments will not be collected for grading but will be reviewed in class. Some
will be collected for a grade.
Late homework is not accepted. If you do not attend class on a given day, the
assignments must be submitted the day of class to receive credit.
In-class assignments missed due to absence will be awarded a zero.
Check-ups on assignments may also be given at class meetings to observe progress.

4. You must attend on the test day to take the test at the time it is scheduled. You cannot
make-up in-class assignments for classes you do not attend. See page 69 about make-up
testing due to extenuating circumstances.

5. The final exam is mandatory. Failure to complete the final exam will result in the grade of F.

6. Grades will be based on:

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 Attendance/Participation 10%
Supplemental Learning Activities 5% See course h/o pgs. 39-40
Assignments 15%
Vocabulary Tests 15%
Reading Tests 20%
Mandatory Final 35%

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GRADING REQUIREMENTS (contd):

Note: To meet proficiency, you must maintain an average of 70% on the tests and earn at least a 70%
on the final.
Grades of D or F (or No Pass) do NOT meet the LBCCs graduation proficiency requirement, nor do
they meet the requirement for entrance into certain programs within the college.
GRADING: Since this is a transfer level course, you will receive a letter grade for this class. The
letter grade of C or better meets college proficiency. However you may opt to take the course
Pass/No Pass.
You may request to receive a grade of PASS/NOPASS through A & R before September 26.
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT. It is your responsibility to arrive at class on time and
remain for the full class period. Plan on staying for the entire class period of 270 minutes. Make
appointments on days other than when this class meets. The minutes of your late arrivals and/or
early departures will be tallied up and charged against the required time you are to be in class.
If you have the equivalent of 2 absences, you have exceeded the amount of absences (i.e.
20%-District Policy 7024 Section 3) allowed by the college and you need to drop the class.
Should you decide that you no longer wish to continue in the class, it is your responsibility to
drop the class; you are responsible for knowing the requirements of your own financial aid. I will
initiate a drop when applicable.
Sep 11 is the last date to drop the class without a W (withdrawal) on your transcript.
Nov 20 is the last date to drop the class and receive a W.
Failure to drop the class by the deadline may result in your receiving an F in the course.

EXPLANATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES

REQUIREMENT: All students enrolled in READ 82 are required to complete 3 activities,
approximately 1 hour each in a Success Center, within a particular time period. These activities
are designed to reinforce the concepts covered in this course. See course packet pages 39-40
Note About Reading And Vocabulary Books: You cannot expect to successfully
pass the course without having textbooks of your own. Books on reserve in the library are there
for emergency use and not intended to replace having your own book. You MUST have your
own books in order to mark them and remove pages for submission. No photocopied pages will
be accepted. If you have an e-version of the book, you will have to take a screen shot of your
work and print it out. This is a college level class and will be run as such.
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments from the reading text and vocabulary text must be written in
your book and as directed on your assignment sheet or in class.
Be sure that you obtain your clean and unused textbooks within the first days of the semester.
Reading assignments: Some assignments from the reading text will be selected for
submission; you will have to remove those pages from your textbook. Other assignments will
need to be typed and submitted. A few homework exercises from the reading text will be
selected to submit in class as reading homework. If you come to class late or after the in-class
assignment has begun or been collected, you will receive a grade of zero.
Typed responses: These assignments from the reading text will be typed as responses to
particular questions. The purpose of these is to help you focus on the important ideas presented
by the author or in the chapter. Your grade will be based on the depth of your thinking and the
quality of your response. Please consult the handout particular to this activity for the standards.
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Vocabulary assignments: These will be counted as a part of your assignment grade. You will
be directed to copy specific exercises from the text on to an 815 or 882 Scantron for a
grade.

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MANDATORY MEETINGS WITH PROFESSOR:

You will need to schedule 1 appointment with me during the 3rd /4thweeks of instruction,
Sept 12 - 24. This will count as a graded assignment. A sign-up will be circulated.
The purpose of this meeting is:
1. to show me that you have been completing your work in the textbooks,
2. to demonstrate your binder organization,
3. to demonstrate your maintenance of the grading record,
4. to discuss any questions that you have, and
5. to submit the Conference Guide from your packet. See h/o p 41
You are welcome to come to me during office hours unannounced or to schedule an appointment
outside of my office hours whenever you feel the need to speak with me.
If you do not pass a test with a score of 70% or higher, you ought to make an appointment with me
to go over your test privately. If you simply do not earn the score that you want, you may review
your test with me at any time.
READING AND VOCABULARY TESTS:
There will be no individual make-up testing unless there is an extenuating circumstance and
we have talked at a class before the scheduled test. If you come to class late or after the test
has been distributed, you may not be able to take that test. You will receive a grade of zero. Be
prepared!

Before and after each test, you will be required to examine your study strategies by writing a
response. Please consult the handout particular to this activity.
You are not allowed to leave the classroom during a test for any reason.

KEYS TO YOUR SUCCESS

COMMUNICATION: This is an intensive course. Your success is my concern. It is important to
keep the lines of communication open with me, your professor, as well as your fellow classmates.
EMAIL: You will need to have a working email address for this class.

Netiquette
You may communicate with me by either phone or email. You will get the quickest response via email.
Be sure that you have added my email into your contacts list. Check your spam box frequently.
When you receive an email from me, you will see Subject: from the desk of Ms. Amelotte.
When you send me an email, write in for the Subject: Your last name, first name, READ 882 Mon.

Subject: ___________________________________________________________________________
Use proper English with clear sentences and no abbreviations, text chat, nor emojis. This is your
chance to demonstrate your college level writing.

Telephone messages:
You are always welcome to leave a message for me. In your greeting say Hi/Hello Professor Amelotte.
This is (your name) and your telephone number. Speak clearly, speak slowly and distinctly, dont rush,
dont mumble. State your question completely and tell me a time when I can call you back at that
number.

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
I expect you to keep track of your own scores so that you are aware of your class standing at all times. You
will be supplied with a grading sheet to record your scores.
Things to remember:
Grades are not given; they are earned. I record the scores that you earn.
(Think: Did you get an A? Did the teacher give you an F? )
You must keep track of your standing in this course yourself. You will not be supplied with a mid-
term printout of your grade. You will have all of the information that you need when papers are
returned to you. Fill out your grading record each class meeting; list the assignments that have
been assigned. You may bring this paper to me to discuss your grades at any time. If you have
scores that fall below 70%, your reading proficiency may be in jeopardy. Schedule an appointment
with me to discuss what you need to do to successfully complete the course.
If you come in late or leave early, please be sure to sign in on the sheet on the clipboard.
Keep track of the dates of classes that you missed, were tardy, or left early. If you do not attend you
cannot participate and this is 10% of your overall grade.
Binders should always be up to date with all work filed and all grades recorded. Binders might be
checked during tests to see if you are maintaining your organization.
Please do not plan on coming to class to take a test only. Attendance at class for the full
time is a requirement. We have only 16 meetings and the final. It is imperative to come to
every class.
Always communicate with me about absences. You can leave a message via voice mail or email.
Prolonged or frequent absences are detrimental to your success.
Bring your own materials to EVERY class. Lending to and borrowing from others is
discouraged.
o To each and every class meeting you must bring your own textbooks, your own binder,
and your own materials, i.e. pens, pencils, paper, stapler, highlighters, Scantrons, and
materials for personal hygiene

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:
Academic dishonesty (cheating or plagiarism) will not be tolerated. Cheating, plagiarism (even if
unintentional), and copying will be treated very seriously per LBCC policy. If you are unclear about
academic dishonesty, please ask me or see the statement of plagiarism in the college catalog.
o Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, submitting someone elses work with your name on it,
using someone elses ideas as your own, using a source without proper citation or
acknowledgement.
o Cheating includes, but is not limited to, use of assistance such as annotated teacher texts,
emails, notes, talking, etc. not permitted by the professor. Allowing others to cheat or plagiarize,
or copy from you is also plagiarism.
o Any work submitted to me must be your own product, written in your own words. Any words or
phrases copied from any other written source must be within quotation marks or noted with the
original source. If you work in a group, an assignment must reflect independent thought. The
same written answers on submitted papers will be treated as plagiarism.
No use of unapproved electronic technology is to be used during class. All electronics are to be
turned off and put away during class except for pre-approved situations.

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 Absolutely no texting and no checking your phone during class. Set your phone to MUTE, not
vibrate, unless you speak to me before class about an emergency. If there is an infraction, you will
be dismissed from class for the day and will receive a 0 for attendance that day.

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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (contd):

You are not to leave the classroom to take a phone call; if you leave to do so, take your materials
with you as you will not be allowed to return. However, if you speak to me before class about an
impending emergency, you may be excused for a few minutes. Phone calls can be made during
the 30 min. break.
There is to be no charging of electronic media in the classroom during class. Unplug and devote
your concentration to class. Charge up BEFORE class.
Electronic recording devices and computers may not be used in classrooms without the permission
of the professor according to the rules of LBCC.
Working on other subjects or other assignments is not allowed during class.
During class, please raise your hand to share your ideas and thoughts and wait to be recognized
by me, the professor. I will make every effort to give many students the opportunity to speak.
Blurting out answers intimidates other students and monopolizes the discussion forum. It is more
pleasant for everyone when the rights of others to participate are respected.
Do not engage in side conversations during a lecture or when others, or I, have the floor.
The use of profanity in class, in emails, and on papers is considered to be disrespectful.
If you are absent, it is up to you to see that you have obtained the current assignment and
completed the work. I encourage you to exchange information with class members and get in a
study group. Completion of the work will prepare you for the next class.
If you are having trouble with your assignment, make an appointment to see me. Remember:
I want you to succeed! However, you are responsible for continued evaluation of your progress.
Ask when you need help but keep in mind that you have to practice in order to improve.
Personal info: Go to http://admissions.lbcc.edu or your personal Student Center page to update
your phone number(s), physical address, and email address. Keep this up to date at all times
while you are a student at LBCC.

More on Cheating and Plagiarism

Students who plagiarize are passing off the work of others as their own. It is never justifiable
even if unintentional. Consequences for plagiarism include:
1.) failure on the written work in question,
2.) possible failure of the course,
3.) referral to the Dean of Student Affairs for further disciplinary action.

The following cases constitute plagiarism:

1. Paraphrasing published material without acknowledging the source,
2. Making significant use of an idea or a particular arrangement of ideas, e.g., outlines,
3. Writing a paper after consultation with persons who provide suitable ideas and
incorporating these ideas into the paper without acknowledgment.
4. Submitting under ones own name on papers or other reports which have been prepared
by others.
Students shall not cheat. Cheating is defined as:
1. Using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams in ways other than
those expressly permitted by the instructor.
2. Misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the
collection of data.
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 Motivational Tip: Its not aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your success. -- Zig Zigler

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE MESSAGE

EMERGENCY RESPONSE MESSAGE

Please take note of the safety features in and close to your classroom, as well as study
the posted evacuation route. Remember that running out of the building can be
dangerous during severe earthquakes. During strong quakes the recommended
response is to duckcoverand hold until the shaking stops. Follow the evacuation
routes posted in the classroom and use your best judgment in deciding on the best route
of escape. Similarly, in the event of an active shooter on campus, you will be directed to
spread out and take cover until directed to leave the room. Your cooperation during
emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to yourself and to others.

Hours of operation for:

LAC Bookstore
Monday - Thursday: 7:30A.M. to 7:00P.M.
Friday: 7:30A.M. to 2:00P.M.
Viking Express (location: T 1305)
Monday - Thursday: 7:00A.M. to 9:00P.M.
Friday: 7:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.
Saturday: 9:00A.M. to 1:00P.M.
LAC library
Monday - Thursday: 7:00A.M. to 10:00P.M.
Friday: 7:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.
Saturday: 10:00A.M. to 4:00P.M.
LAC Writing and Reading Success Center (location: Building E, lower level)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M.
Friday: 8:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.
Saturday: 10:00A.M. to 2:00P.M.

Steps to access the schedule of Workshops and DSG to complete an SLA:

Go to the Student Page from the LBCC home webpage
Under TUTORING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERS on the right select:
Writing and Reading Success Center (WRSC)
For a schedule of LAC and PCC Workshops and DSGs, click
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 Workshop Schedule in the navigation bar on the left-hand side.
Read about how to participate in the types of SLAs; click on the schedule for
LAC Reading Workshops and DSGs.

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MAKE UP TESTING.

There will be no individual make-up testing unless it is due to either a school-

related activity or military duty. You will have to provide verification of such an
activity prior to the scheduled test.

If you miss one test, you may be eligible for a one-time makeup on the
Wednesday before Thanksgiving. In order to be eligible, you must notify me prior
to the time of the original test that you have an extenuating circumstance; I will
determine if the circumstance is extenuating to the point that you will be
considered for the makeup. Not considered as extenuating are the following: a
cold, food poisoning, family emergency, my car broke down, I had a flat, I forgot
to there was a test. Take care of your health and personal issues so that you
dont miss a test.

On the make-up you must score at least an 80% in order to replace the 0.
Further the grade that you earn will be lowered by 10 points because you are
taking the test at a later time.

Finally, you must confirm with me that we agreed you would take the makeup test
on Nov 23. We will make that confirmation at your class the week prior, i.e. Nov
14-19. The testing time will be announced and will be determined by the
availability of a classroom. The most likely available time will be 5:00-9:00 p.m.

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