Writing Basics Unit 8 - Reading Comprehension

Undergraduate English Unit giving basic instruction in reading comprehension. LO: When you complete this unit, you will recognize vocabulary, main ideas, and author perspective.
Date:
2013
Primary Material Type:
Online Course Module
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Tutorial
Institution:
Kenai Peninsula College/ University of Alaska
Project Name:
Beyond Anchorage: Expanding Developmental and Workforce Education
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
reading comprehension, main idea, vocabulary, author perspective

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Architectural Design firms USKH; Harvey H. Hightower, Architect; DOWL HKM; and UMIAQ
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Basic Skills (32)
Educational Use:
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English and apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts.
Time Required:
1.5 hours
Language:
en
Interactivity Type:
active
Quality Note:
This Unit was subjected to seven formal reviews: three by college English faculty, one by an instructional design professional, one by a high school English faculty staff member, one by a non-author grant personnel, and one by a reviewer external to the grant.
Course Note:
Undergraduate English Language Basics: Writing Basics

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Structural Markup - eReader application
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Language - Passage Markup
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
  • Complex Images, Charts, and Graphs Have Text Descriptions
  • Synchronized Text Track
  • Transcript Provided With Audio Content
  • Audio/Video Delivered Via Media Player
  • Non Flickering Content
  • STEM Content (e.g. Mathematics, Chemistry) Markup
  • STEM - Notation markup
  • Interactive - Keyboard
  • Interactive - Markup
  • Interactive - Text prompts

Copyright / Licensing