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SkillsBank 4 Assignment Sheet--Reading
Reading Series:
Vocabulary Building
Lesson # Lesson
Test 1 Vocabulary Building Pretest
1 Introduction to Compound Words
2 Compound Words II
3 Introduction to Greek Word Elements
4 Greek Word Elements II
5 Greek Word Elements III
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 5
Thinking 1 Classification: Helping Jake with Vocabulary
6 Identifying the Roots Words
7 Latin Roots Representing Feeling
8 Latin Roots Representing Motion
9 Identifying Prefixes
10 Prefixes Showing Direction and Relationship
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons6 thru 10
Thinking 2 Deduction: Lost in Space
11 Prefixes Indicating Number or Quantity
12 Additional Prefixes
13 Identifying Suffixes
14 Suffixes that form Nouns
15 Suffixes that form Adjectives and Adverbs
Quiz 3 Quiz on Lesson 11 thru 15
Thinking 3 Abstracting: Teaching a Friend Vocabulary
Posttest Vocabulary Building Posttest
Word Knowledge
Test 1 Word Knowledge
1 Introduction to Words with Multiple Meanings
2 Words with Multiple Meanings II
3 Introduction to Homonyms
4 Homonyms II
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 4
Thinking 1 Analogies: Decoding a Message
5 Introduction to Synonyms
6 Choosing Precise Synonyms
7 Synonyms with Similar Emotional Intensity
8 Connotative Meanings in Synonyms
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 5 thru 8
Thinking 2 Classification: Choosing the Right Word
9 Introduction to Antonyms
10 Antonyms II
11 Introduction to Idioms
12 Idioms II
13 Idioms III
Quiz 3 Quiz on Lessons 9 thru 13
Thinking 3 Analogies: Decoding a Note for a Child
Posttest Word Knowledge Posttest
Reading Comprehension
Lesson # Lesson
Test 1 Reading Comprehension Pretest
1 Identifying People, Places and Things
2 Identifying Events and Sequences
3 Main Ideas
4 Causes and Effects
5 Character Analysis
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 5
Thinking 1 Prediction: Predicting a Person's Future
6 Authors Bias/Viewpoint
7 Techniques of Persuasion
8 Similes and Metaphors
9 Hyperbole and Personification
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 6 thru 9
Thinking 2 Error Analysis: The J.P. Flowers Case
Posttest Reading Comprehension Posttest
Information Skills Series:
Dictionaries and Books
Test 1 Using Dictionaries and Books Pretest
1 Alphabetizing
2 Dictionary Guide Words
3 Finding Parts of Speech
4 Finding Definitions
5 Identifying Syllables
6 Adding Suffixes and Plurals
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 6
Thinking 1 Sequencing: Creating Order out of Confusion
7 The Title Page on a Book
8 The Table of Contents
9 The Index of a Book
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 7 thru 9
Thinking 2 Investigation: Investigating History
Posttest Using Dictionaries and Books Posttest
References
Test 1 Using References Pretest
1 The Library Catalog
2 Encyclopedias
3 Other Reference Materials
4 Introduction to the Internet
5 Electronic Mail
6 The World Wide Web
7 Usenet News
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 7
Thinking 1 Investigation: To Buy or Not to Buy
8 Taking Notes
9 Developing Outlines
10 Using a Time Line
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 8 thru 10
Thinking 2 Constructing Support: The Art of Persuasion
Posttest Using References Posttest
Consumer Information
Lesson # Lesson
Test 1 Using Consumer Information Pretest
1 The Index of the Newspaper
2 Separating Fact from Opinion
3 Classified Ads in the Newspaper
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 3
Thinking 1 Investigation: Learning About a New Town
4 Directories and Schedule
5 Following Written Instruction
6 Warnings and Labels
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 4 thru 6
Thinking 2 Sequencing: Loading the User-Friendly Camera
7 Written Warranties
8 Leases and Contracts
9 Filling Out Forms
Quiz 3 Quiz on Lessons 7 thru 9
Thinking 3 Deduction: Buying FONOVISION
Posttest Using Consumer Information Posttest
Maps, Charts, and Graphs
Test 1 Using Maps, Charts, and Graphs Pretest
1 General Reference Maps
2 Transportation Maps
3 Special Maps
4 Large - Area Maps
5 Latitude and Longitude
Quiz 1 Quiz on Lessons 1 thru 5
Thinking 1 Decision Making: The Muddy Gap Concert
6 Charts
7 Tables
Quiz 2 Quiz on Lessons 6 thru 7
Thinking 2 Prediction: Using a Clearer Crystal Ball
8 Picture Graphs
9 Circle Graphs
10 Bar Graphs
11 Line Graphs
Quiz 3 Quiz on Lessons 8 thru 11
Thinking 3 Prediction: Predicting Where the Money Is
Posttest Using Maps, Charts, and Graphs Posttest
Lone Star College-Tomball
30555 Tomball Parkway
Tomball TX 77375
Phone 281.351.3300