The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues
You Might Run Into in
College
Bibliographic
Information
Cohen, Harlan. The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You
Might Run Into in College. Sourcebooks, Inc.,
Naperville. 2005
Description
The Naked Roommate is a complete
guide to pretty much everything you will encounter in college. Everything from
horrible roommates to sex to drinking, it’s all here. Not only are the major
college issues covered, but even the small things like getting lost on campus
and laundry are discussed. In addition to the advice, there are stories from
real-life college students about their great and not-so-great college
experiences.
Quantitative Reading
Level
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 76
ATOS Level: 10.0
Qualitative Reading
Level
Purpose: Low. The purpose is explicitly stated.
Structure: Middle Low. The organization is simple, there are
explicit connections between ideas and conforms to the conventions of the
genre. Text features are used to help
the reader understand content but are not essential. The use of graphics is
simple and not necessary for understanding the text, however they do provide
valuable information.
Language: Low/Middle Low. The language used is contemporary
and conversational. It is clear, explicit, easy-to-understand, and rarely
discipline-specific and overly academic.
Knowledge Demands: Low/Middle Low. Subject matter knowledge
requires only everyday, practical knowledge and familiarity with conventions of
the genre. There are references to other texts but they refer the reader to
other helpful sources.
Content Area
Health
Subject Area Tag
Health, Reading for Pleasure: Chapter Books, Middle School
or High School
Content Area Standard
Learning Standards for Health, Physical Education, and
Family and Consumer Sciences
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to
establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and
maintain personal health.
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to
create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Standard 3: Resource Management.
Students will understand and be able to manage their
personal and community resources.
Curriculum
Suggestions
- Use in health class for seniors as graduation approaches to help them prepare for the transition to college.
Links to Supporting
Digital Content
College senior advice to freshman
Book website
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