This is a partial listing of objectives. The
course is very comprehensive. For a detailed listing of objectives, please contact ISI:
(1) NARRATIVE TEXT: character traits, character motives, character
function, setting, plot, theme, vocabulary, foreshadowing, figurative awareness;
(2) INFORMATIONAL TEXT: identify author's purpose, major points,
details supporting main idea, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, vocabulary,
research and study skills;
(3) PERSUASIVE TEXT: fact and opinion, main idea, author's
persuasive techniques, analogies, vocabulary, comparison and contrast;
(4) READING COMPREHENSION. |
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