CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course

A waste of time curriculum provided to high schools in California provided by the CSU, meant to torture high school students taking honors and AP classes.

Consists of endless units, each based on one theme usually comprised of several articles. These articles are each accompanied by a 10-page thick list of "activities" that are the most repetitive shit in the world. They ask the same damn question ten times, phrased ten different ways, Sometimes, even more than that.

All meant to get college-bound students to begin analyzing nonfiction texts at a college level. But all it is is a waste of time. Most boring shit EVER.

It puts the "anal" in analysis.

From actual CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course packet:

Activity 12:

"What are two major assertions the author makes in this essay?"
"What does the author want us to believe?"
"What is the writer's purpose?"

Real life reactions from high school students:
Honors English 2 student" I hate this packet!
AP Language & Comp junior: I hate this packet!
AP Lang & Comp senior: I hate this packet! Guess what? IT DOESN'T GO AWAY.

by APEnglishJunior November 13, 2011

read only

The mode your brain goes into after drinking too much. Much like file protections on a PC. A sub-state of Read/Write mode, which people normally operate in.

I really did that? I must have gone read only pretty early after those lemon drop shots.

by C M Lee February 18, 2009

Reader's Block

When reading a boring piece of literature, such as a school Biology textbook or assigned reading book for English, you seem to lose track of time and begin reading the same sentence over and over again, while absorbing none of it.

Anthony: Hey Callum, how do you think you did on the Bio test?

Callum: I think I did pretty bad, I had major reader's block last night trying to cram for the test.

Anthony: Man, I hate reader's block.

by Aivalleb September 15, 2009

What the lick read?

Could you give me the specifics about the robbery or lick we are about to commit.

Hey bro what the lick read? how many people is in the house and where is the stash?

by 💯 The Maxx January 11, 2020

Read the Room

Verb. Base what you say on the conversation. Make educated guesses as to what people mean.

Olivia and Rachel, read the room. We don't want to talk yo you.

by 1he2he3he June 3, 2020

Radoslaw

Of Polish origin meaning Happy Glory. True in the sense that he will bring such meaning into the lives of those who are lucky enough to know him. Is the type of guy who can make you laugh about anything and then makes fun of you for laughing. Believes that actions speak louder than words. He is patient and good with his hands, especially with puzzles. Usually comes with gorgeous blue eyes, a tight tush and sweet red lips that will make you miss him the second he leaves. He is generally good at sports, but only because he challenges unassuming girls.

Overall a shmuck loser that might just steal you're heart.

Can we put the subtitles on during the movie?
Wow, you're such a Radoslaw!

I just pulled a Rad move and ate all my fingernails for breakfast.

Damn Radu, you're girlfriend is hot!

I forgot, my memory is like Radoslaw's

by stankyyy February 10, 2010

Google Reader

A kickass online Magazine. Honestly, just a grip of online articles, including a wide variety of media from AP articles to the latest Justin Beiber fail video.=P Indeed a very intuitive and interesting creation.

Haha, dude, I just saw Justin Beiber walk face first into a revolving door. Thank God for Google Reader.=)

by Well, some random dude. June 8, 2010