Basic Reading Power

by Mikulecky, Beatrice S.; Jeffries, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780131305496
• ISBN10: 0131305492
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson ESL

Summary

Basic Reading Power,#xA0;Second Edition, by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries, is a student-centered reading skills textbook with a process approach to reading improvement. Its unique structure, featuring four key sections used oncurrently, helps beginning-level students (with a vocabulary of 300 words)#xA0;to become better#xA0;readers in school, college, or business. Reading for Pleasureencourages students to master new reading strategies and broaden their vocabulary. Comprehension Skillsemphasizes strategic reading skills, such as skimming, making inferences,#xA0;recognizing topics, and understanding sentences. Vocabulary Buildingoffers#xA0;strategies for learning new words, including personalized vocabulary lists, using context clues, and expanding categories of words.#xA0; Thinking Skillsprovides targeted practice in inference and analytical skills. New to the Second Edition: A two-color design featuring index tabs for easy navigation An expanded#xA0;Teacher's Guide with sample syllabus Updated content, additional readings, and a unit on identifying word parts Test booklets#xA0;contain reproducible black line masters to be used as additional practice or to test reading skills presented in the student books.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
Part 1: Pleasure Reading	1	(41)
Unit 1: Fables	4	(16)
Unit 2: Stories	20	(17)
Unit 3: Reading Books for Pleasure	37	(5)
Part 2: Comprehension Skills	42	(73)
Unit 1: Scanning for Key Words	43	(9)
Unit 2: Scanning for Information	52	(12)
Unit 3: Making Inferences	64	(12)
Unit 4: Understanding Sentences	76	(11)
Unit 5: Looking for Topics	87	(13)
Unit 6: Comprehending Paragraphs	100	(15)
Part 3: Vocabulary Building	115	(47)
Unit 1: Noticing Word Parts	116	(6)
Unit 2: New Words from Your Reading	122	(7)
Unit 3: The 100 Words	129	(11)
Unit 4: Learning about Context	140	(7)
Unit 5: Guessing Word Meanings	147	(6)
Unit 6: Learning New Words in Categories	153	(9)
Part 4: Thinking Skills	162	(21)
Teacher's Guide (with Sample Syllabus)	183	(16)
Credits	199