Developmental Reading and English Breakout Session

Agenda What to expect in DRE classes Using Blackboard Using your Meeting with a DRE tutor EFL and Student Resources “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X

What to Expect in 096 ●Learning about the Reading Process and the Writing Process ●MySkillsLab and Lab Manual A ●Grammar practice and quizzes ●Reading and highlighting parts of a paragraph (topic sentences, main ideas, etc.) ●Reading passage midterm exam and reading passage final exam ●Final writing assignment: Illustration paragraph

What to Expect in 097 ●Reading articles in the textbook and answering questions about them (Main idea, finding the thesis, topic sentences, etc.) ●MySkillsLab and Lab Manual B ●Peer reviews ●Midterm writing assignment: Illustration paragraph ●Final writing assignment: Illustration essay (5 paragraphs)

What to Expect in 098 ●Reading three articles in the textbook ●MySkillsLab and Lab Manual C ●Review of the Writing and Reading Processes ●Peer Reviews ●THREE writing assignments: 1. Illustration paragraph 2. Midterm: Illustration essay (5 paragraphs) 3. Final: Writing a documented essay (5 paragraphs, In-text citations, and Works Cited page)

Using Blackboard *You can also access your student from the homepage. Go to the CPCC homepage ( Click on “Blackboard Enter your User Name/ Password

Check your every week, or even every day! Your instructor will you important information about class and assignments.

Meeting with a DRE Tutor on Central Campus Get help with: brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, reading passages, grammar, Blackboard and MySkillsLab CampusRoomDays and Hours CentralLibrary 447M 10-3 T 12-6 W 12-6 R 10-3 F 9-12 Tutor: Melba Evans Go to dretutoring.setmore.com/ to book an appointment!dretutoring.setmore.com/

Tutor Schedule for other campuses DayCampusRoomTime MondayMerancasCJ 10010:00-3:00 TuesdayLevineLV :00-3:00 WednesdayLevineLV :00-3:00 ThursdayCatoCT12:00-6:00 FridayCentralonline9:00-1:00 contact Megan by to schedule an Megan’s schedule

EFL Resources ●If you are not a native English speaker, consider taking EFL classes. ●Did you know that you can take an EFL grammar course AND a DRE course at the same time? ●For more information about EFL programs, please contact Lara Beninca at

Student Resources ALC - Academic Learning CenterAcademic Learning Center TRiO - TRIO Student Support ServicesTRIO Student Support Services Family Resource Center Career Services Financial Aid Advising and Counseling

Tips for First Day Success Be Punctual - You don’t want to miss anything! Be Prepared - Class Materials (Textbook, MSL code, Lab Manuals) Be Positive - You can do this!

Advice From Previous DRE Students “Focus on MySkillsLab.” “Study hard!” “Attend everyday and do assigned work.” “Do their homework on time.” “Please use the resources that are available to you.” “Always seek help from the DRE tutor. They help a lot.”

Contacts  Christie Rife: DRE Coordinator,  René Moore: DRE099/ENG111 Coordinator,  Megan Cieri: DRE Tutor,  Melba Evans: DRE Tutor/Instructor