Course Description

Whether you are a student who is seeking to pass the reading comprehension portion of such standardized tests as the SAT, ACT, CLEP, College Placement Test, ACCUPLACER, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT, or you need to improve your reading comprehension for work or for other personal reasons, this course is for you. You will learn the best way to approach a variety of reading materials and how to improve both your comprehension and speed when reading those materials.

In today's world it is more important than ever to understand how to draw meaning from what you read. Students and employees are actually required to read more than they ever have in the past--how-to books, technical manuals, and on-line reading resources.  In order to position yourself at the top of your organization or the top of your class, learning to read with greater comprehension is a skill that will set you apart from the competition. 

Whether you already like to read and simply want to sharpen your skills, or you find that you struggle with reading comprehension and speed, this course has something for everyone. It has been said that reading one book a month every month for five years on a particular topic will position you in the marketplace as an expert.  What if you were able to accelerate that speed by reading two books a month for two and a half years, or four books a month for 1.25 years?

Reading is power. Learning to read faster, more accurately, and with greater comprehension is a skill that you need in today's competitive world.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what reading comprehension is.
  • Describe the four modes of reading.
  • Describe pre-reading techniques.
  • Summarize types of reading material.
  • Develop the ability to anticipate and predict.
  • Recognize common organizational patterns in reading materials.
  • Define annotation and main idea/theme.
  • Recognize different writing styles and how to address your comprehension needs.
  • Summarize perspective, language and style when increasing your comprehension in reading.
  • Identify techniques you can use to increase your reading speed and overall comprehension.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
An Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1: 20- Minute Reading 2 points
Lesson 1 Exam 8 points
Lesson 2 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 2: 20-Minute Reading (Practice a Speed reading Technique for 20 minutes) 2 points
Lesson 2 Exam 7 points
Lesson 3 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 3: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Pre Viewing Techniques 10 minutes pre reading/ 10 minutes regu 2 points
Lesson 3 Exam 9 points
Lesson 4 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 4: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Advanced Pre Viewing Techniques with Paragraphs) 2 points
Lesson 4 Exam 7 points
Lesson 5: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading Technical Material ) 2 points
Lesson 5 Exam 5 points
Lesson 6: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Interactive Reading) 2 points
Lesson 6 Exam 8 points
Lesson 7 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 7: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Expanding Your Vocabulary) 2 points
Lesson 7 Exam 7 points
Lesson 8 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 8: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Identifying Organizational Structures in Readings) 2 points
Lesson 8 Exam 7 points
Lesson 9 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 9: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Annotation) 2 points
Lesson 9 Exam 8 points
Lesson 10 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 10: 20-Minute Reading 2 points
Lesson 10 Exam 7 points
Lesson 11 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 11: 20-Minute Reading 2 points
Lesson 11 Exam 8 points
Lesson 12: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material) 2 points
Lesson 12 Exam 8 points
Lesson 13 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 13: 20-Minute Reading 2 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
Lesson 14 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 14: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material) 2 points
Lesson 14 Exam 9 points
Lesson 15 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 15: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading with your Peripheral Vision) 2 points
Lesson 15 Exam 10 points
Lesson 16 Assignment 25 points
Lesson 16 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 43 points
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