LNSK 331B- Reading Strategies Lab

Provides prescriptive reading instruction and strategies for students with disabilities. The focus is on the development of process-based approach to reading with a computer emphasis. The course is designed for students enrolled in LNSK 332 and to support students in application of critical reading strategies in college courses.   --- SYLLABUS 

Class textbook and Applications

This 137-page book is a complete revision of the original workbook of the same title. Synonyms, Words in Context, Relationships-Comparison, Generalizations, Cause-Effect, Judging Opinions, and Syllogisms are a few of the topics covered along with many more.

In Thinkanalogies students analyze 30 potential analogy pairs, evaluating word meanings and relationships to find the best matches. Then they classify each analogy by type—a process that’s vital to understanding an analogous relationship. Analogy types in all levels include kind of, part of, synonym of, antonym of. Higher levels also include symbol of, product of, person who, something used to, degree of, and property of.

Word Roots teaches students the meanings of Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. For each lesson students first learn the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Then they: Divide known and unknown words into their elements or assemble elements to form whole words. Match word parts or whole words to their definitions by analyzing their meanings. Apply their new vocabulary in sentences.

Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology, text to speech, learning tool that supports the concept of Universal Design for Learning with a suite of powerful reading, writing, test-taking, and study skill tools that makes curriculum accessible to all students. It is particularly appropriate for students with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, those who require reading intervention, students struggling with reading comprehension and English Language Learners(ELL)

Ace Reporter - Reading for Detail, Reading for Main Idea, Reading for Facts, Critical Thinking Extra…Extra…Read All About It! As the news breaks, you are there! You must snoop out the facts and get the copy to press before your competitors! Learners follow leads, conduct telephone interviews, answer Who, What, When, Where, Why or How questions, and choose a headline that best summarizes their story.

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