Previously offered as two separate courses: ENG095 and READ095. Now a combined course.

The course is designed to improve reading comprehension and writing skills. Students will practice fluency and comprehension utilizing diverse texts and strategies such as reading, previewing, note-taking, summarizing, research skills and distinguishing between fact and opinion. The course will improve writing skills, with the focus on fluency and practice. The writing process, prewriting, organizing, drafting, editing and revising is emphasized. Students will be required to write a number of essays and pass a committee-graded exit exam at the end of the course. Prerequisites: ENG075 and READ075, or ENG078 or equivalent COMPASS/ACT scores.