ENGL - 4575 Reading Theory and Practice in the Secondary Schools (3)

Focuses on building reading comprehension strategies appropriate for readers in secondary schools. Teacher processes for developing critical literacy, engaging students, and connecting to texts. Reveals how highly engaged young adult readers produce meaning, and teaches meaning-making strategies to use with reluctant readers. Includes 12.5 hours of micro-teaching field experiences for undergraduates seeking certification in English secondary education. Equivalent to ENGL-574. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010, ENGL-1111, ENGL-1112, ENGL-1221, ENGL-1222, EDUC-2310, and ENGL-4110 or ENGL-4205.