Reader's Choice 4, Split Edition Book 1

by Silberstein, Sandra

• ISBN13: 9780472088638
• ISBN10: 0472088637
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-23
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Pr

Summary

The two volumes of Reader's Choice 4, Split Editions, contain all the high-quality reading skills and strategies in the fourth edition of Reader's Choice. Reader's Choice is based on the theory that proficient reading requires the coordination of a number of skills, but most important, the reader's ability to select the proper skills or strategies to solve each reading problem. The exercises and readings in the new split editions of Reader's Choice will help students become independent, efficient readers. Each carefully selected reading is accompanied by a wide variety of exercises, including a composition focus to facilitate use of the text in integrated reading-writing programs. Skills-focused units alternate with units centering on full reading passages. New in the split editions: " Visual literacy. Today's students are confronted with a dizzying array and combination of print and graphics. These editions feature activities that develop strategies for gleaning information from combinations of text and graphics. " Web work. The ability of today's students to evaluate information sources is nowhere more crucial than on the Internet. Web work appears in two skills units in book 1, and other activities accompany several reading selections. " New readings. The changing world around us has led to the addition of readings on topics such as genetic engineering, the globalization of tourism, and the cross-generational workplace. " Additional vocabulary. New readings bring additional vocabulary. New lexical items are topically related across a series of linked readings. Items are introduced and practiced in a variety of formats, reinforcing both the given item and more general literacy and acquisitions skills. Book 1 includes units 1-6 and unit 13 from the single volume of the fourth edition. Book 2 includes units 7-12 and unit 14 from the single volume of the fourth edition. Both volumes include an extensive lesson plan and guide for teachers and an answer key. The split editions of Reader's Choice 4 are supported by an accompanying website.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Discourse Focus: Reading for Different Goals--Web Work	p. 1
Nonprose Reading: Menu	p. 5
Word Study: Context Clues	p. 7
Word Study: Dictionary Use	p. 10
Word Study: Stems and Affixes	p. 14
Paragraph Reading: Main Idea	p. 18
International Agency Reports and Essay (Social Issues)	p. 25
Composition Foci: Arguing a Position / Developing a Proposal / Writing a Brochure
"The Globalization of Tourism"	p. 26
"The Politics of Travel"	p. 30
"Learning Holidays: A Thumbnail Guide"	p. 38
Mystery	p. 41
Composition Focus: Fiction
"The Midnight Visitor"	p. 41
Essay and International Agency Reports (Language Policy)	p. 44
Composition Foci: Arguing a Position / Writing a Position Paper
"Can English Be Dethroned?"	p. 44
"Winners and Losers"	p. 54
"6,000 Languages: An Embattled Heritage"	p. 58
Nonprose Reading: Newspaper Advertisements	p. 59
Word Study: Stems and Affixes	p. 65
Word Study: Dictionary Use	p. 70
Sentence Study: Introduction	p. 73
Sentence Study: Comprehension	p. 75
Paragraph Reading: Main Idea	p. 78
Discourse Focus: Reading for Different Goals--Web Work	p. 85
News and Information (Education)	p. 95
Composition Foci: Arguing a Position / Presenting a Point of View
"The Creative Spirit"	p. 98
"American Values in Education"	p. 104
"Parents Seeking Cool Classroom for Son"	p. 106
Newspaper Questionnaire (Popular Psychology)	p. 110
Composition Focus: Comparison and Contrast
"How Do You Handle Everyday Stress?"	p. 111
Science Reporting (Psychology)	p. 115
Composition Focus: Presenting a Position
"The Stereotype of Stereotypes"	p. 115
Nonprose Reading: Questionnaire	p. 123
Word Study: Context Clues	p. 127
Word Study: Stems and Affixes	p. 129
Sentence Study: Comprehension	p. 133
Paragraph Reading: Restatement and Inference	p. 136
Discourse Focus: Careful Reading / Drawing Inferences	p. 140
News and Advertisement (Public Policy)	p. 145
Composition Foci: Arguing a Position / Writing an Advertisement
"Smoking in Public: Live and Let Live"	p. 146
"America's New Merchants of Death"	p. 149
Magazine Article (Social Trends)	p. 158
Composition Focus: Comparison and Contrast
"Conjugal Prep"	p. 159
Science Reporting (Genetics)	p. 163
Composition Focus: Presenting an Opinion
"Gene Mapping May Foster Discrimination"; "The Human Genome"	p. 164
Longer Reading: Psychology	p. 171
Composition Foci: Presenting an Opinion / Arguing a Position
"The Milgram Experiment," Ronald E. Smith, Irwin G. Sarason, and Barbara Sarason	p. 175
Appendix	p. 185
Answer Key	p. 187
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