Developmental English Classes - English 21

English 21 is designed to develop reading, vocabulary, and study skills essential for successful academic achievement.

Upon successful completion of ENG 21, the student will be able to:

• Identify main ideas and supporting details in paragraphs and entire selections.
• Recognize the structure and organization of paragraphs.
• Make valid inferences based upon suggestions or evidence presented.
• Draw accurate conclusions and predict outcomes by logically putting together facts and details.
• Differentiate between fact and opinion.
• Identify the author’s purpose.
• Use college-level vocabulary.
• Use structural clues in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Apply the SQ3R method of textbook study to readings from various content areas.