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Experience Reading, Book 1

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ISBN-10: 0073292389

ISBN-13: 9780073292380

Edition: 2012

Authors: Suzanne Liff, Joyce Stern

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'Experience Reading' engages students personally, actively, and critically through an integrated print and digital program designed to prepare them for college-and lifelong-reading.
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List price: $40.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date: 2/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 688
Size: 9.40" wide x 10.20" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 2.882
Language: English

The Personal Side of Reading
Start Strong: Taking Charge of Success in College Building Your Strengths
Selection: Study Secrets for College Success, Josh Johnson
Being a Successful Student
Set Your Goals
Manage Your Time
Control Your Concentration
Monitor Your Progress
Discover Your Learning Style
Engage with Your School
Connect with Your Campus
Connect with Your Professors
Connect with Your Peers
You're On Your Way
Selection: Speaking of Success, Robert Feldman
Wrap It Up
Comprehension and Critical Reading Skills
Get Ready to READ? Active Reading Strategies for Managing College Texts
Focus on the Learning Process
Become an Active reader
What Do Active Reader's Do?
Metacognition
Survey Your Textbooks
Access Your Prior Knowledge
Preview Your Reading
Previewing College Textbook Chapters: THIEVES
Previewing Magazine Articles and Essays
Selection: "Learning Disorder"? Just Say No, Jan Hunt
Previewing Newspaper Articles
Selection: Self-Control Presages Math Gains in Young, Nicholas Bakalar
Previewing Novels and Non-Fiction Books
Selection: Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom
Reading for a Purpose: Ask and Answer Your Own Questions
Preview Questions
Guide Questions
Monitoring Questions
Study Questions
Discipline Specific Questions
Essay Questions
Selection: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,Howard Gardner
Managing Your College Reading: Highlight, Annotate, and Make Marginal Notes
Highlighting
Annotating and Marginal Notes
Wrap It Up
Give It Some Thought
The Power of Words: Understanding College Vocabulary
Focus on Diversity
Language of the Academy
Using Context Clues to Learn the Meaning of Words
Definition Clues
Synonym Clues
Contrast and Antonyms Clues
Example Clues
Inference Clues
Student Checklist for Application of Skills
A Word About Word Parts
Prefixes
Roots
Suffixes
Compound Words
Wrap It Up
Get the BIG Picture: Identifying the Main Idea in College Reading
Focus on Physical Health and Well Being
The Main Idea
Two Steps to Identify the Main Idea
Step 1: Identify the Topic
The Topic in Lists
The Topic in a Sentence
Topics in Paragraphs
Topics in Longer Passages
Step 2: Determine the Main Idea
Finding the Stated Main Idea in Paragraphs: Topic Sentences
Finding the Stated Main Idea in Longer Readings: Thesis Statements
Implied Main Ideas
Stating the Implied (Unstated) Main Idea in Paragraphs and Longer Passages
Wrap It Up
Finding the Right Support: Locating and Using Important Details
Focus on Emotional Wellness
Supporting Details
Identifying Supporting Details
Details in a Sentence
Major Supporting Details in Paragraphs
Minor Supporting Details in Paragraphs
Using Transitions to Locate Supporting Details
Types of Transitions
Additional Items
Examples
Explanations and Reasons
Sequence
Comparison and Contrast
Studying Supporting Details
Wrap It Up
Mapping the Course of Action: Identifying Writing Patterns
Focus on Code of Conduct
Organizational Patterns in Writing
Organizational Patterns in Textbook Writing
Definition Pattern
Listing or Enumeration Pattern
Sequence Pattern
Chronological Order
Process Order
Spatial Order
Order of Importance
Classification Pattern
Classification and Graphics
Comparison and Contrast Pattern
Comparison and Contrast and Graphics
Cause and Effect Pattern
Mixed Patterns
Wrap It Up
Give it Some Thought
You Be the Judge: Becoming a Critical Reader
Focus on Relationships
Being a Critical Reader
Making Inferences
Determining an Author's Purpose for Writing
Writing to Inform
Writing to Instruct
Writing to Entertain
Writing to Persuade
Consider the Audience
Distinguishing Between Facts and Opinions
Facts
Opinions
Facts and Opinions
Detecting the Tone
Denotation and Connotation
Recognizing Bias
Evaluating the Author's Argument
Understanding Figurative Language: Inferring the Meaning Behind the Words
Metaphors
Similes
Personification
Hyperbole
Idioms
Wrap It Up! Critical Reading
Give It Some Thought
A Tangled Web: Assessing Internet Sources
Focus on Emotional and Physical Health
Finding Information on the Internet
Evaluating Web Resources
Purpose and Authority
Currency
Accuracy
MLA and APA Works Cited Models
MLA Documentation
APA Documentation
The Value of the Internet
Wrap It Up
Give It Some Thought
Put the Pieces Together: Reorganizing Information for Reading and Studying
Focus on the World of Work
Rehearsing Information
Paraphrasing
Outlining
Summarizing
Use Visuals to Organize Information
Concept Maps
Charts
Timelines
Process Diagrams or Flow Charts
Venn Diagrams
Wrap It Up
Give It Some Thought
Make Your Mark: Becoming an Effective Test Taker
Focus on Strategies for Exam Preparation
Prepare for Exams
Exam Formats
Objective Questions
Essay Questions
Reduce Test Anxiety
Selection: TBA
Wrap It Up
Modules: Theme Based Reading Selections
Code of Conduct
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Bounced from Preschool, by Thomas Fields-Mayer
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Guided Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms or Similar Expressions
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self-Monitored Reading: Lying as America's Pastime, by Joe Saltzman
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Navigating the Minefield of Harassment at Work, by Hanah Cho
Before your Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process as You Read: Independent Reading
After Your Read
Answer Your Preview Questions
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Use Context Clues
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Resilience
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Reversal of Fortune: Attitude Can Reverse Adversity
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Guided Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms or Similar Expressions
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self Monitored Reading: Decoding Dyslexia: Dyslexia Sabatages the Reading Skills of Millions of People
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Confessions of a Quit Addict
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Diversity
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: First Steps Toward a Brighter Future, Anupreet Kaur
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read
Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self-Monitored Reading: Home Alone, Erica Goode
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: First Steps Toward a Brighter Future, Anupreet Kaur
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
School and Learning
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Mourning the death of Handwriting, Claire Suddath
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self-Monitored Reading: Sparking Creativity in Your Child, Thomas Armstrong, Ph. D.
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Charles, Shirley Jackson
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
The World of Work
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Majorly Unique: Lost in a Sea of English Major
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self-Monitored Reading: About that First Job
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Physical Health and Well Being
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Brain Stays Young Into Old Age if You Stay Physically Fit, from Medical News Today
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self-Monitored Reading: Should the Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered to 18? Yes! Drinking 'Licenses' Promote Responsible Behavior, David J. Hanson
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered to 18? No! It's Not Safe For Youth, Nor on the Roads, William De Jong
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Risks and Responsibilities
Get Acquainted with the Issue
Guided Reading: Eco-therapy for Environmental Depression: Go Jump Off a Pier
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self Monitored Reading: Why Overcoming Phobias Can Be So Daunting
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: Textbook Selections: Humanistic Psychotherapies: Client-Centered Therapy
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Relationships
Get Acquainted
Guided Reading: Textbook Selection: Courtship and Mate Selection
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Self Monitored Reading: Friendship: Awkward Encounters of the Friendly Kind
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You
Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Independent Reading: The Last Word: Growing Up Bin Laden
Before You Read
Prepare to Read
Check Out the Vocabulary
As You Read
Establish Your Purpose
Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading
After Your Read
Review Important Points
Organize the Information
Integrate the Vocabulary
Integrating Vocabulary
Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms
Using New Vocabulary
Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion
Surf the Web for More
Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings
Appendices
Word Parts and Compound Words
Using Resources and Strategies to Improve Your Vocabulary
Active Textbook Reading
Sample textbook Chapter