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Qualifying students will be placed in a Reading intervention course in addition to their grade-level English course based on state and district test scores as well as teacher recommendation . Generally , ninth graders are placed in Reading Foundations I and tenth graders in Reading Foundations II . For more information , please contact your child ’ s school .

Academic Reading Prep I Intended Audience : Grades 9 and 10 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Improve comprehension in nonfiction , textbook , and academic reading

• Improve academic vocabulary and study skills

• Improve test-taking skills Projects / Activities , etc .: In-class and independent reading , journals , reading logs and goal setting Instructional Focus : Academic vocabulary , comprehension strategies and test-taking strategies

Academic Reading Prep II Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Improve comprehension in nonfiction , textbook , and academic reading

• Improve academic vocabulary and study skills

• Improve test-taking skills Projects / Activities , etc .: In-class and independent reading , journals , reading logs and goal setting Instructional Focus : Academic vocabulary , comprehension strategies and test-taking strategies

Coll Reading and Study Strategies College credit [ St . Cloud State University ] This course emphasizes ways to learn information for college classes . Topics include study strategies , note-taking , test-taking , decreasing procrastination , time management and test anxiety . Prerequisite / Selection Process : GPA Top 1 / 3 juniors , top 1 / 2 seniors , instructor permission Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 high school credit . Successful completion may earn 2 college credits at St . Cloud State University Major Outcomes :

• Application of higher-level thinking , reading strategies , and study skills leads to comprehension and improved academic performance

• Enhancing an academic vocabulary and an understanding of word parts will increase the ability to discern meaning

Projects , Activities , etc .: Create and utilize personal reading and notetaking strategies in order to achieve success in a college course . Instructional Focus : Application of problem solving strategies , study strategies , notetaking and test-taking strategies to enhance individual learning experiences in order to prepare for college level course work .

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