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Skilled Reader, The (with MyReadingLab Student Access Code Card)

by: Henry, D. J.

Skilled Reader, The (with MyReadingLab Student Access Code Card)

by: Henry, D. J.

ISBN 13:
9780205728091
ISBN 10:
020572809X
Edition: 2nd
Format: Package
Copyright: 11/20/2008
Publisher: Longman
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Step-by-step reading instruction integrated with the reading process (SQ3R), a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources. Heavy Skill instruction Integration of reading skills with reading process (SQ3R) Ample application and assessment opportunities Text-specific lab manual 6 th -9 th grade (introductory) college reading courses.

Preface
Introduction: Active Reading
Becoming A Skilled Reader
A Reading System for Skilled Readers
Prior Knowledge
The Reading Process
Textbook Skills: Before, During, and After Reading-Asking Questions and Recording Wnswers
Vocabulary in Context
The Importance of Words
Context Clues: A SAGE Approach
Textbook Skills: Visual Vocabulary
Vocabulary-Building Skills
Word Parts
Additional Word Parts
The Dictionary
Textbook Skills: Textbook Aids for Learning Content Words
Topics and Main Ideas
Topics
Main Ideas
Supporting Details
Textbook Skills: Topics in Headings
Locating Stated Main Ideas
The Flow of Ideas and Placement of Topic Sentences
Textbook Skills: The Central Point and the Thesis Statement
Supporting Details, Outlines, and Concept Maps
Questions for Locating Supporting Details
Major and Minor Details
Textbook Skills: Ideas from General to Specific: Creating a Summary
Outlines and Concept Maps
Outlines
Concept Maps
Textbooks Skills: The Table of Contents in a Textbook
Transitions and Thought Patterns
The Purpose of Transitions and Thought Patterns
Transition Words: Relationships Within a Sentence
Thought Patterns: Relationships Between Sentences
Textbook Skills: Transitions and Clear Information
More Thought Patterns
Comparison and Contrast Patterns
Cause and Effect Pattern
The Generalization-and-Example
Textbook Skills: The Definition Pattern
Final Note: Though Patterns and Textbooks
Implied Main Ideas
An Introduction to Implied Main Ideas
Studying Supporting Details to Identify the State and Topic
Using Topics, Supporting Details, and Thought Patterns to Determine the Implied Main Idea
Annotating the Paragraph to Determine the Implied Main Idea
Creating a One-Sentence Summary from Supporting Details
Textbook Skills: Pictures as Details
Inferences
Inferences: Educated Guesses
What is a Valid Inference?
Making VALID Inferences and Avoiding Invalid Conclusions
Thinking Through an Inference and Drawing Conclusions
Textbook Skills: Inferences and Photos
Additional Readings
The Connection Between Reading and Writing
Shoulders
Finding My Voice
A Dad at the Final Frontier
Close Again
I've Seen the Worst That War Can Do
Growing Up With Two Moms
Want to Do Better on the Job? Listen Up!
Sojourner Truth
Confessions
To Walk in Beauty
Combined Skills Tests
Reading Enrichment
ESL Reading Tips
Reading Graphics
Word Parts
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