TRST 1322: Academic Reading/Writing 1.5 is a beginning course designed to develop reading and writing skills. Credits earned can be used towards CCSF High School Diploma. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words.

2. Identify the main idea and major/minor supporting details of a single-paragraph text.

3. Identify common patterns of organization in paragraphs and short stories.

4. Write short paragraph responses to readings.

Textbooks

• John Logan. 2016. Ten Steps to Building College Reading Skills . Townsend Press.

• Sherrie Nist. 2010. Building Vocabulary Skills, Short Version. Townsend Press.

• Miscellaneous authors. 2005. Laughter & Chills, Seven Great Stories. Townsend Press.

Important Dates

Spring 2023 Semester

• Beginning of the Semester: January 17

• Midterm:  March 18-April 2

• Final Exam: May 8-24

• End of Spring 2023: May 24

Course Syllabus