A Community of Readers: A Thematic Approach to Reading
Author | : Roberta Alexander |
Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0357136624 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780357136621 |
Rating | : 4/5 (621 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Community of Readers: A Thematic Approach to Reading written by Roberta Alexander and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander/Jarrell's A COMMUNITY OF READERS: A THEMATIC APPROACH TO READING, Eighth Edition, helps developing readers engage in all steps of the reading and learning process: reading, discussing and reflecting, writing and critical thinking. The unique PRO system -- Prepare to Read, Read Actively and Reflect, and Organize to Learn -- equips you with a concrete learning process that helps you examine fact and opinion, understand bias, identify main and supporting ideas, write effectively and much more. Each chapter also introduces a key reading skill, such as analyzing vocabulary or inferences, while focusing on a single theme to help you dig more deeply into the subject. Themes include college success, food, the environment and technology. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.