Patterns of Reflection A Reader

by Seyler, Dorothy

• ISBN13: 9780205645954
• ISBN10: 020564595X
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-10
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This engaging reader provides brief, readable selections organized by both rhetorical pattern and theme. This accessible compilation begins with a clear, straightforward chapter on reading critically and writing well, and features over 75 readings that illustrate both specific rhetorical patterns and compelling themes. Selections include both annotated student essays in almost every chapter and a rich array of professional writing. Full-color fine art, as well as advertisements and photographs, offer opportunities for writing from visual prompts. Each chapter is enriched by an introduction that provides specific guidelines for understanding the rhetorical pattern illustrated and a detailed checklist for writing in that rhetorical mode. Selections are followed by vocabulary work, detailed questions for reading and analysis, and topics for writing.

Table of Contents

New Contents are Identified with an Asterisk

Preface

On Reading and Writing

The Challenges and Rewards of Writing

Good Reasons for Reading Guidelines for Active Reading

Guided Reading

ldquo;Society Is Dead We Have Retreated into the IWorldrdquo;

Writing Focus: Using Summary, Analysis, and Synthesis Getting Started

ldquo;The Writerrdquo;

ldquo;The Watcher at the Gatesrdquo;

ldquo;On Reading and Becoming a Writerrdquo;

ldquo;How to Write with Stylerdquo;

Communicating with Instructors and Peers: In Person and Online

Participating in Peer Evaluations

The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Students Making Connections Topics for WritingabitH

Using Narration: Growing Up, Growing Wiser When to Use Narration

How to Use Narration Writing Focus: Preparing Your Essay for Readers

Getting Started: Reflections on Growing Up or Growing

ldquo;The End of My Childhoodrdquo;

ldquo;Always Runningrdquo;

ldquo;Only Daughterrdquo;

ldquo;Losing My Jihadismrdquo;

ldquo;The Best Story Turned Out to Be No Story At Allrdquo;

ldquo;Death of an Officerrdquo;

ldquo;Inconspicuous Consumptionrdquo; Making Connections Topics for Writing A Checklist for Narration Essays

Using Description: Reflecting on People and Places When to Use Description

How to Use Description Writing Focus: Itrsquo;s All About Words Getting Started: Reflections on a Painting

The Third of May, 1808

The Dance Class

Three Dancers

Two Women Seated by a Woodland Stream

Room in New York

The Persistence of Memory Tracy Kidder,ldquo;

ldquo;Lost Lives of Womenrdquo;

ldquo;Remembering Lobordquo;

ldquo;Trouble Womanrdquo;

ldquo;Africardquo;

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