Online Class: Reading Comprehension 101

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

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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 32
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 3,316
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 9
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.9
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Reading Comprehension: Unlock the Power of Texts

In an era teeming with information, the ability to decipher, digest, and draw insight from written content stands as a paramount skill. Whether you're prepping for high-stake standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, or GMAT, or aiming to elevate your professional skills, our comprehensive course on reading comprehension is tailored just for you.

With the proliferation of digital platforms, the demand for reading—ranging from technical manuals to online resources—has surged. Both academically and professionally, you are often inundated with an array of materials to read and interpret. Navigating this expansive textual landscape requires not just reading, but effective reading. But what if you could not only understand complex materials but do so rapidly and efficiently?

Our course is meticulously crafted to address the twin challenges of reading: comprehension and speed. It's not about skimming; it's about mastering the art of grasping the essence of texts swiftly. Whether you're an avid reader seeking to refine your skills or someone facing challenges with reading speed and comprehension, our course offers tools, techniques, and insights tailored to all proficiencies.

Consider this: industry wisdom posits that reading one book every month for five years on a specific topic can brand you as an expert in that field. Now, imagine supercharging that potential. What if, with enhanced reading capabilities, you could digest two books in a month, attaining expertise in half the time? Or even ambitiously, four books in just over a year?

The power of reading is undeniable. It's the gateway to knowledge, opportunities, and advancement. In the competitive landscapes of academia and the workplace, reading with precision and speed isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity. Our course isn't merely about reading; it's about empowering you to extract profound insights from texts, fostering a skill that amplifies your potential manifold.

Dive into our structured program and emerge with a transformative skillset. Equip yourself with the prowess to read efficiently, comprehensively, and ahead of the curve. Remember, in the world of texts, it's not just about reading, but reading right. Your journey to masterful reading begins here. Welcome aboard!

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: What is Reading Comprehension?

11 Points
Reading is a skill by which we can learn just about anything. The better you read and understand what you read, the better you will do in school, in your job, and ultimately in your life.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 1: 20- Minute Reading
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: The Four Modes of Reading

7 Points
Just about everyone who complains of not being able to understand or comprehend what they just read suffers from one of four basic problems. Additional lesson topics: Reading Comprehension Disorders; Reading Comprehension Problems; Speed Reading Techniques
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Pre-Reading Techniques

11 Points
This lesson will focus on how to approach reading technical materials, textbooks, manuals, etc. Additional lesson topics: Pre-reading Strategies
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Pre Viewing Techniques 10 minutes pre reading/ 10 minutes regu
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Paragraph Structure

9 Points
Reading comprehension is built upon attaching bits of new material to things that you already know. Using pre-reading techniques helps you to develop these connections. Additional lesson topics: Basic Paragraph Structure; Teaching the Main Idea
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Advanced Pre Viewing Techniques with Paragraphs)
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Types of Reading Material

7 Points
As you evaluate your reading habits and purposes, you will discover there are a number of reasons for reading anything. Additional lesson topics: Types of Reading
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading Technical Material )
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Develop Ability to Anticipate and Predict

10 Points
Improving your comprehension is based on the way you approach your material. Additional lesson topics: Read Like a Reader
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Interactive Reading)
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Vocabulary

9 Points
One of the very best ways to prepare for a reading comprehension exam, or to improve your overall reading comprehension, is to work to improve your vocabulary. Additional lesson topics: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 7: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Expanding Your Vocabulary)
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Common Organizational Patterns

9 Points
When you begin to understand the organizational nature of material that you are reading, you can begin to anticipate its flow.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 8: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Identifying Organizational Structures in Readings)
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Annotation

10 Points
Being an interactive reader means you approach your reading with questions in your mind. Additional lesson topics: How to Annotate; Strategies to Teach Reading Comprehension
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 9: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Annotation)
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Main Idea/Theme

9 Points
The main idea of any reading is learned by reading with a questioning mind to determine what the author is trying to say to you. Additional lesson topics: Identifying Topics and Main Ideas
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 10: 20-Minute Reading
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Anticipation in Reading

10 Points
In this lesson, we will discuss three specific methods of presenting information that requires you to interact with the author. Additional lesson topics: Anticipation Guides
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 11: 20-Minute Reading
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Writing Styles

10 Points
Some reading situations require that you figure out what the writer is trying to say by understanding the cause (the person or thing that makes something happen) and the resulting effect (the thing that happens as a result of the cause.) Additional lesson topics: Reading Comprehension Questions; Reading Comprehension Techniques
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 12: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material)
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Perspective

12 Points
This lesson deals with perspective, or point of view, a strategy that writers use to more accurately convey their meaning to their readers.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 13: 20-Minute Reading
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: Language and Style

11 Points
This lesson will cover one more aspect of reading comprehension, language and style, before we move on to improving your reading speed, which will help you get through some of the mandatory reading you're required to do for either school or your job. Additional lesson topics: Identifying Style and Tone
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 14: 20-Minute Reading (change reading material)
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15: Increasing Your Reading Speed - I

12 Points
Learning speed-reading techniques applies to people who need to increase their reading speed. Additional lesson topics: Improve your Reading Speed; Speed Reading
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Lesson 15: 20-Minute Reading (Practice Reading with your Peripheral Vision)
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam

Lesson 16: Increasing Your Reading Speed - II

53 Points
Speed-reading is best done when you start with material that is easy for you to read, where it may not matter quite as much how much of the material you comprehend. Additional lesson topics: Improving Reading Speed; Reading Speed and Comprehension
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
200
Total Course Points
 

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.
 

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Course Title: Reading Comprehension 101
Course Number: 57700129
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (1,947 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is accessible online throughout all states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It's also available in top English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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