Developing Reading Versatility

Name: Developing Reading Versatility
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ISBN: 9781413029611

ISBN-10: 1413029612

ISBN-13: 9781413029611

Edition: 10th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: W. Royce Adams, Becky Patterson

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DEVELOPING READING VERSATILITY, TENTH EDITION, offers students a comprehensive skills-strategies approach to reading that takes them from basic vocabulary development all the way through critical comprehension skills. The text offers a range of readings and exercises designed to help students meet any academic challenge and maximize both their efficiency and effectiveness as readers and students. From the development of study skills to using the Internet effectively to learning to evaluate textbook-style readings, DEVELOPING READING VERSATILITY offers students all the tools they need?as well as practice using them?to become successful college students.

Book details

List price: $169.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cengage Heinle
Publication date: 1/4/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English

Royce Adams was a faculty member at Santa Barbara City College for many years. He is the author of several best-selling reading and writing textbooks and is an active participant in the College Reading and Learning Association.



Literal Comprehension



Developing Vocabulary Skills



Developing Literal Recall



Developing Computer Skills


Critical Comprehension



Distinguishing Fact from Opinion



Recognizing Tone, Figurative Language and Point of View



Recognizing Inferences, Drawing Conclusions and Evaluating Arguments


Affective Comprehension



Developing Affective Awareness



Reading Affectively Effectively



Developing Study Reading Strategies


Appendices


Timed Reading Conversion Chart


Student Record Chart


Photo Credits


Index