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Writing and Reading
Success Center
Student and
Faculty Orientation
Spring 2015
It is a place on campus where friendly, knowledgeable instructors, tutors, and staff help students . . .
improve their understanding of key concepts and terms in English and reading
develop their papers at each stage of the writing process
develop reading and annotation strategies for use in all their courses
learn how to transfer reading and writing strategies to content courses
prepare for upcoming class topics
become independent, confident, successful learners
What is the Writing and Reading Success Center?
Supplemental Learning Activities
Workshop Instructor-led, interactive, hands-on activity covering a
relevant, class-related topic
Directed Study Group (DSG) Tutor-led, small group, hands-on activity covering a
relevant, class-related topic
Directed Learning Activity (DLA) Work independently on an instructor-created
assignment including specific interaction with an instructor or tutor at the beginning and end of the activity
Specific Supplemental Learning Activities are offered for . . .
English 1*
English 105
English 801
Each course requires the completion of (3) activities.
*optional
Reading 83
Reading 82
Reading 883
Reading 881
Each course requires the completion of (3) activities.
English SLA Requirement
All students enrolled in either English 105 or 801 (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) are required to complete three activities according to recommended deadlines.
The requirement may be met by completion of (3) of the following in any combination: Workshop, DSG, and/or DLA.
These activities are designed to reinforce and prepare you for essential concepts covered in your English class.
Plan for a minimum of one hour to work through the activity as well as discuss your understanding of the concepts you learned with an instructor and/or tutor one-on-one.
Supplemental Learning Activities are part of the grade for your class (5% of the overall grade).
You may complete no more than one (1) Supplemental Learning Activity for your English class per day.
Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities!
List of English Activities
English 1051.Understanding the Prompt
2.Thesis Statements
3.Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity
4.Organizing Your Ideas
5.Summary and Analysis
6.Quoting and Paraphrasing
7.Understanding Phrases and Clauses
8.Fixing Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices
9.How to Use Commas
10.Identifying Subjects and Verbs
11.Subject-Verb Agreement
12.Basics of MLA Documentation
Special Activity Now Available !Writer’s Workshop – Bring your own rough draft to this instructor-led workshop. **Only offered as a workshop and must be prearranged**
English 801A/801B1.Understanding the Prompt2.Thesis Statements3.Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity4.Organizing Your Ideas5.Summary and Analysis6.Quoting and Paraphrasing7.Understanding Phrases and Clauses8.Fixing Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices9.How to Use Commas10.Identifying Subjects and Verbs11.Subject-Verb Agreement
List of English Activities
Special Activity Now Available!Writer’s Workshop – Bring your own rough draft to this instructor-led workshop. **Only offered as a workshop and must be prearranged**
English 1 (Optional)1.Understanding the Prompt2.Thesis Statements3.Topic Sentences and Paragraph Unity4.Organizing Your Ideas5.Summary and Analysis6.Quoting and Paraphrasing7.Understanding Phrases and Clauses8.Fixing Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices9.How to Use Commas10.Identifying Subjects and Verbs11.Subject-Verb Agreement12.Basics of MLA Documentation
Which English Supplemental Learning Activity should I choose?
First, ask your instructor. Your instructor may have assigned specific SLA topics for your class.
Second, think about what has been going on in class. Consider choosing an SLA that reinforces, clarifies, and/or expands your understanding of a specific concept that has been presented in class.
Third, review feedback from returned papers and other assignments. Pay particular attention to specific comments and suggestions. Consider using this feedback to guide your SLA selection.
Fourth, speak with one of our instructors or tutors for suggestions.
Reading SLA Requirement
Students enrolled in Read 83, 82, 883, and 881 are required to complete three activities according to specific deadlines.
The requirement may be met by completion of (3) of the following in any combination: Workshop, Directed Study Group (DSG), and/or DLA.
Only one (1) Reading SLA may be completed during each specified period.
These activities are designed to reinforce and prepare you for essential concepts covered in your Reading class.
Plan for a minimum of one hour to work through the activity as well as discuss your understanding of the concepts you learned with an instructor and/or tutor one-on-one.
Supplemental Learning Activities are part of the grade for your class (5% of the overall grade).
Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities!
List of Reading Activities
Read 82 & 831. Utilizing Context Clues
2. Reading Academic Text
3. Understanding an Author’s Argument
**Reading activities must be completed in accordance with SLA completion dates.
Read 8831. Vocabulary in Context
2. Differentiating Between General and Specific
3. Determining Topics and Main Ideas
Read 8811. Utilizing the Dictionary
2. Vocabulary of Directions
3. Recognizing General and Specific Ideas
WorkshopsAvailable at LAC & PCC
If you like working in a group, then you may enjoy attending one of our engaging instructor-led workshops.
Our workshops typically focus on topics related to the Directed Learning Activities, so we highly recommend you attend at least one workshop as part of your three required activities.
Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins welcome, if space and time allows.
Workshops last approximately 50 minutes and start on time, so please arrive early.
To find out what the weekly workshop schedule is, please visit the Center check our website:
http://www.lbcc.edu/WRSC/index.cfm call 562-938-4520 (LAC) or 562-938-3991 (PCC)
Directed Study GroupsAvailable at LAC & PCC
If you like collaborating with a small group of your peers, you may enjoy attending a Directed Study Group (DSG).
Directed Study Groups . . . focus on relevant, class-related topics.
are facilitated by a tutor who has been mentored by an instructor.
can be scheduled by reservation. Walk-ins welcome, if space and time allow.
are approximately 50 minutes and start on time.
To view the weekly workshop schedule, please: visit the Center check our website: http://www.lbcc.edu/WRSC/index.cfm
call 562-938-4520 (LAC) or 562-938-3991 (PCC)
Directed Learning ActivitiesAvailable at LAC & PCC
DLAs are geared towards students who enjoy working independently.
These instructor-created learning activities cover relevant class concepts and are meant to support students as they progress throughout the semester.
Each activity takes about one hour and includes interaction with a tutor and/or instructor.
DLAs do not require an appointment and may be completed during regular Center hours—however, our Center staff stops handing out DLAs one hour prior to closing.
Students may only complete one (1) DLA per day, per subject.
DLAs are unavailable one hour before the Center closes.
TutoringAvailable at LAC & PCC
At the Center, we offer free drop-in and scheduled one-on-one tutoring.
Our tutors and faculty are available to help you with the following class-related work:
Writing assignments
Reading assignments
Vocabulary review
Research projects
Homework
(LAC & PCC) Drop-in tutoring sessions are limited to 15 minutes per session. At least one hour of independent work must take place between drop-in tutoring sessions.
(LAC Only) Scheduled tutoring sessions are 30 minutes and require an appointment.
Students must also bring their class assignment and materials to this focused tutoring session.
Only two 30-minute sessions are available per day.
At least one hour of independent work must take place between scheduled tutoring sessions.
Additional Resourceso Computers are available for academic purposes, such as . . .
o writing papers
o online research
o grammar assistance
o reading skills improvement
o We also offer advanced learning activities on class-related topics along with enrichment activities that include software, handouts, course material, videos, and textbooks.
o Printing and photocopying are available and require the use of a copy card, which may be purchased in the Center.
o A quiet, supportive environment for studying and working on homework is available for all students.
o Our Website contains a variety of helpful, class-related handouts on English and reading topics : Writing and Reading Success Center Website
Visiting the CenterWhen you visit the Center, you will be expected to . . .
o Check in at the front counter.
o Provide a photo ID (your student ID card or driver’s license).
o Tell us the class you are enrolled in.
o Please tell us what you would like to do.
o Please remember to plan on spending at least one hour in the Center to complete a Workshop, DLA, or Directed Study Group.
o You may complete no more than one (1) Supplemental Learning Activity per day per subject.
o Check to see when the Center closes – you don’t want to wait too long to complete these activities!
SLA Verification Process
o After completing a workshop, DSG, or DLA, the tutoring staff will sign and date your activity materials.
o To complete the process, the front counter staff will stamp your activity materials. The signature, date, and stamp verify that you have successfully completed the SLA.
o To receive class credit for the SLA, you must submit your signed, dated, and stamped SLA materials to your instructor. It is important to remember that your instructor may wish to review your work and may also tie the activity to a class assignment.
SLA Dates for Spring 2015Activity #1 (Tuesday, February 17 – Saturday, March 21)
Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups are available
Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject
Activity #2 (Monday, March 23 – Saturday, April 25)
Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups are available
Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject
Activity #3 (Monday, April 27 – Wednesday, June 3)*
Workshops, DLAs, and Directed Study Groups available
Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject
*Tuesday, May 26 – Wednesday, June 3
Workshops & Directed Study Groups only
Students may complete one (1) SLA per day per subject
**Important: Your instructor may have set earlier deadlines for the completion of SLAs, so refer to your syllabus and confirm due dates with your instructor.
**To avoid a potentially long wait, DO NOT procrastinate!
Spring 2015 Hours and Locations
LAC (E09L)Building “E”
Lower Level
Monday – Thursday
8:00am-8:00pm
Friday
8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-2:00pm
PCC (EE206)
2nd Floor
EE Building
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us:
Writing and Reading Success Center (LAC) Rodney Rodriguez, Instructional Specialist
(562) [email protected]
Keith Storer, Instructional Specialist(562) [email protected]
Megan Keebler, Instructional Lab Coordinator(562) [email protected]
Multidisciplinary Success Center (PCC) Heidi Neu, Instructional Specialist
(562) [email protected]
Elizabeth Sarvis, Interim Instructional Lab Coordinator(562) [email protected]
