The Fifth Edition ofReading for Thinkingcontinues to focus on developing students' comprehension and critical-thinking skills. Flemming uses a carefully designed sequence of explanations and exercises that allows students to approach critical reading as a natural extension of essential comprehension skills, rather than a discrete set of new strategies. Armed with the ability to both analyze and evaluate a writer's work, students are encouraged to apply those twin intellectual tools to Flemming's trademark high-interest readings to determine purpose, analyze evidence, detect bias, recognize tone, and compare opposing points of view. "Taking Stock" tests quiz students on new material while reviewing the skills they acquired in previous chapters. New!Material on drawing conclusions and paraphrasing has been added, and coverage of organizational patterns, allusions, and reading flexibility has been increased. New!Updated readings feature high-interest topics including ethical decision making, the effect of culture on communication, and the growing problem of identity theft. New!The Fifth Edition features additional extended selections drawn from textbook sources. New!Text Icons direct students to both theReading for ThinkingWeb Site and theGetting FocusedCD-ROM for additional exercises, reviews, and tests. Lively, informative readings encourage critical thinking and discussion. Clear explanations are accompanied by numerous models, illustrations, and writing assignments. A clean layout makes it easy for students to read, grasp, and remember the information.