DETAILED CONTENTS: Book I

Part I: The Personal Side of Reading

Chapter 1 Start Strong: Taking Charge of Success in College Building Your Strengths

Selection: Study Secrets for College Success, Josh Johnson

Being a Successful Student

Set Your Goals

Manage Your Time

Control Your Concentration

Monitor Your Progress

Discover Your Learning Style

Engage with Your School

Connect with Your Campus

Connect with Your Professors

Connect with Your Peers

You're On Your Way

Selectio... MOREn: Speaking of Success, Robert Feldman

Wrap It Up

Part II: Comprehension and Critical Reading Skills

Chapter 2 Get Ready to READ? Active Reading Strategies for Managing College Texts

Focus on the Learning Process

Become an Active reader

What Do Active Reader’s Do?

Metacognition

Survey Your Textbooks

Access Your Prior Knowledge

Preview Your Reading

Previewing College Textbook Chapters: THIEVES

Previewing Magazine Articles and Essays

Selection: “Learning Disorder”? Just Say No, Jan Hunt

Previewing Newspaper Articles

Selection: Self-Control Presages Math Gains in Young, Nicholas Bakalar

Previewing Novels and Non-Fiction Books

Selection: Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom

Reading for a Purpose: Ask and Answer Your Own Questions

Preview Questions

Guide Questions

Monitoring Questions

Study Questions

Discipline Specific Questions

Essay Questions

Selection: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,Howard Gardner

Managing Your College Reading: Highlight, Annotate, and Make Marginal Notes

Highlighting

Annotating and Marginal Notes

Wrap It Up

Give It Some Thought

Chapter 3 The Power of Words: Understanding College Vocabulary

Focus on Diversity

Language of the Academy

Using Context Clues to Learn the Meaning of Words

Definition Clues

Synonym Clues

Contrast and Antonyms Clues

Example Clues

Inference Clues

Student Checklist for Application of Skills

A Word About Word Parts

Prefixes

Roots

Suffixes

Compound Words

Wrap It Up

Chapter 4 Get the BIG Picture: Identifying the Main Idea in College Reading

Focus on Physical Health and Well Being

The Main Idea

Two Steps to Identify the Main Idea

Step 1: Identify the Topic

The Topic in Lists

The Topic in a Sentence

Topics in Paragraphs

Topics in Longer Passages

Step 2: Determine the Main Idea

Finding the Stated Main Idea in Paragraphs: Topic Sentences

Finding the Stated Main Idea in Longer Readings: Thesis Statements

Implied Main Ideas

Stating the Implied (Unstated) Main Idea in Paragraphs and Longer Passages

Wrap It Up

Chapter 5 Finding the Right Support: Locating and Using Important Details

Focus on Emotional Wellness

Supporting Details

Identifying Supporting Details

Details in a Sentence

Major Supporting Details in Paragraphs

Minor Supporting Details in Paragraphs

Using Transitions to Locate Supporting Details

Types of Transitions

Additional Items

Examples

Explanations and Reasons

Sequence

Comparison and Contrast

Studying Supporting Details

Wrap It Up

Chapter 6 Mapping the Course of Action: Identifying Writing Patterns

Focus on Code of Conduct

Organizational Patterns in Writing

Organizational Patterns in Textbook Writing

Definition Pattern

Listing or Enumeration Pattern

Sequence Pattern

Chronological Order

Process Order

Spatial Order

Order of Importance

Classification Pattern

Classification and Graphics

Comparison and Contrast Pattern

Comparison and Contrast and Graphics

Cause and Effect Pattern

Mixed Patterns

Wrap It Up

Give it Some Thought

Chapter 7 You Be the Judge: Becoming a Critical Reader

Focus on Relationships

Being a Critical Reader

Making Inferences

Determining an Author's Purpose for Writing

Writing to Inform

Writing to Instruct

Writing to Entertain

Writing to Persuade

Consider the Audience

Distinguishing Between Facts and Opinions

Facts

Opinions

Facts and Opinions

Detecting the Tone

Denotation and Connotation

Recognizing Bias

Evaluating the Author’s Argument

Understanding Figurative Language: Inferring the Meaning Behind the Words

Metaphors

Similes

Personification

Hyperbole

Idioms

Wrap It Up! Critical Reading

Give It Some Thought

Chapter 8 A Tangled Web: Assessing Internet Sources

Focus on Emotional and Physical Health

Finding Information on the Internet

Evaluating Web Resources

Purpose and Authority

Currency

Accuracy

MLA and APA Works Cited Models

MLA Documentation

APA Documentation

The Value of the Internet

Wrap It Up

Give It Some Thought

Chapter 9 Put the Pieces Together: Reorganizing Information for Reading and Studying

Focus on the World of Work

Rehearsing Information

Paraphrasing

Outlining

Summarizing

Use Visuals to Organize Information

Concept Maps

Charts

Timelines

Process Diagrams or Flow Charts

Venn Diagrams

Wrap It Up

Give It Some Thought

Chapter 10 Make Your Mark: Becoming an Effective Test Taker

Focus on Strategies for Exam Preparation

Prepare for Exams

Exam Formats

Objective Questions

Essay Questions

Reduce Test Anxiety

Selection: TBA

Wrap It Up

Part III: Modules: Theme Based Reading Selections

Module 1 Code of Conduct

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Bounced from Preschool, by Thomas Fields-Mayer

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Guided Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms or Similar Expressions

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self-Monitored Reading: Lying as America’s Pastime, by Joe Saltzman

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Navigating the Minefield of Harassment at Work, by Hanah Cho

Before your Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process as You Read: Independent Reading

After Your Read

Answer Your Preview Questions

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Use Context Clues

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 2 Resilience

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Reversal of Fortune: Attitude Can Reverse Adversity

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Guided Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms or Similar Expressions

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self Monitored Reading: Decoding Dyslexia: Dyslexia Sabatages the Reading Skills of Millions of People

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Confessions of a Quit Addict

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 3 Diversity

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: First Steps Toward a Brighter Future, Anupreet Kaur

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self-Monitored Reading: Home Alone, Erica Goode

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: First Steps Toward a Brighter Future, Anupreet Kaur

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 4 School and Learning

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Mourning the death of Handwriting, Claire Suddath

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self-Monitored Reading: Sparking Creativity in Your Child, Thomas Armstrong, Ph. D.

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Charles, Shirley Jackson

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 5 The World of Work

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Majorly Unique: Lost in a Sea of English Major

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self-Monitored Reading: About that First Job

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Characteristics of Effective Leaders

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 6 Physical Health and Well Being

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Brain Stays Young Into Old Age if You Stay Physically Fit, from Medical News Today

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self-Monitored Reading: Should the Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered to 18? Yes! Drinking 'Licenses' Promote Responsible Behavior, David J. Hanson

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered to 18? No! It's Not Safe For Youth, Nor on the Roads, William De Jong

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 7 Risks and Responsibilities

Get Acquainted with the Issue

Guided Reading: Eco-therapy for Environmental Depression: Go Jump Off a Pier

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self Monitored Reading: Why Overcoming Phobias Can Be So Daunting

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: Textbook Selections: Humanistic Psychotherapies: Client-Centered Therapy

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Module 8 Relationships

Get Acquainted

Guided Reading: Textbook Selection: Courtship and Mate Selection

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Self Monitored Reading: Friendship: Awkward Encounters of the Friendly Kind

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Independent Reading: The Last Word: Growing Up Bin Laden

Before You Read

Prepare to Read

Check Out the Vocabulary

As You Read

Establish Your Purpose

Actively Process While You Read: Self-Monitored Reading

After Your Read

Review Important Points

Organize the Information

Integrate the Vocabulary

Integrating Vocabulary

Learning Synonyms, Other Expressions and Word Forms

Using New Vocabulary

Make Personal Connections Through Writing and Discussion

Surf the Web for More

Reflect and Respond: Synthesize the Readings

Appendices

Appendix 1: Word Parts and Compound Words

Appendix 2: Using Resources and Strategies to Improve Your Vocabulary

Appendix 3: Active Textbook Reading

Appendix 4: Sample textbook Chapter