The Effective Readerintegrates reading skills with the reading process (SQ3R) to produce more effective readers and help students discover the power and pleasure of reading.  Providing step-by-step reading instruction, a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources, the author combines solid skill instruction with an abundance of guided practice to develop the quintessential abilities students need to become effective readers and critical thinkers.