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CSU English Success

CSU English Success
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English Resources

There are a number of online resources for teachers that provide tips and tools to help students improve their critical reading and writing skills. Listed below are several sites that are worth exploring.

  • CSU 12th Grade Expository Reading and Writing Course popup window icon - curriculum and teacher training materials for a high school expository reading and writing course
  • Reading, Writing, Ready popup window icon * - article about the successful implementation of the CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course
  • CSU Focus on English popup window icon * - information about the English Placement Test (EPT) including a list of frequently asked questions and sample test items
  • CSU Center for the Advancement of Reading popup window icon - center dedicated to excellence in literacy instruction by promoting the preparation of effective teachers and reading specialists in the CSU
  • Academic Literacy (Spring 2002) popup window icon * - statement of competencies expected of students entering California’s public colleges and universities
  • Reading Online popup window icon - peer-reviewed journal of the International Reading Association
  • University of Connecticut Literacy Website popup window icon - strategies for teaching reading comprehension effectively
  • Free Online English Lessonspopup window icon - MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) offers a collection of free lesson plans and learning objects for use with your students.

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