The International Story: An Anthology with Guidelines for Reading and Writing about Fiction

by Ruth Spack

• ISBN13: 9780521657976
• ISBN10: 0521657970
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-28
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Summary

The International Story is an anthology with guidelines for reading and writing about fiction. Unique to this text is the integration of literary works with detailed guidelines for reading and writing, and for writing an interpretive essay. The Student's Book fosters reflection, creativity, and critical thinking though interactive discussion activities. It emphasizes the connection between reading and writing and between literature and composition.

Table of Contents

Introduction Literature and the Short Story	1	(2)
PART ONE: Reading Fiction	3	(40)
Developing Effective Reading Strategies: Understanding and Responding	5	(18)
Developing Effective Reading Strategies: Analyzing and Interpreting	23	(20)
PART TWO: Anthology of Short Stories	43	(188)
The Stories	45	(138)
Discussion Activities	183	(48)
PART THREE: Writing an Essay	231	(114)
Writing an Interpretive Essay	235	(42)
Selecting Evidence for Critical Analysis of a Story	277	(39)
Quoting and Documenting Sources	316	(23)
The Editing Process	339	(6)
Glossary	345	(26)
Index	371