Reading

Reading for High School Success 

Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: 

• Improve comprehension in texts related to science, social studies, and math 

• Understand how we read differently based on specific content areas

• Apply content-specific reading approaches and strategies to texts in different courses

• Read content area text more efficiently and effectively 

Projects/Activities, etc.:

• Read, analyze, and respond to materials found in current high school classes such as science, social studies, and math.

• Use reading to build background knowledge for success in other content areas

• Develop and increase content area vocabulary (‘wordology’)

• Research and synthesize resources/ideas based on content areas 

Instructional Focus: Effective and efficient reading practices, reading approaches and strategies, note-taking and test-taking skills 

Reading for Today’s World 

Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes:

• Improve comprehension by applying various reading approaches and strategies to texts in technical/informational subjects, life situations, and potential careers

• Understand how we read differently based on type of text and desired task

• Read relevant and/or real-world texts more efficiently and effectively 

Projects/Activities, etc.: 

• Read, analyze, and respond to relevant materials in technical/informational subjects, life situations, and potential careers

• Explore real-world texts and tasks

• Develop and increase understanding of new vocabulary (“wordology”)

• Research and synthesize resources/ideas based on relevant and/or  real-world texts 

Instructional Focus: Reading approaches and strategies, real-world reading and exploration, note-taking and test-taking skills 

Coll Reading and Study Strategies 

College credit [Anoka-Ramsey Community College] 

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 college credits at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. 

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 note taking strategies in order to achieve success in a college course. 

Instructional Focus: Application of problem solving strategies, study strategies, note- taking and test-taking strategies to enhance individual learning experiences in order to prepare for college level course work.