{"product_id":"read-and-respond-a-text-anthology-paperback","title":"Read and Respond: A Text\/Anthology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet R. Swinton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Agopsowicz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Edition of this popular combination text\/anthology integrates reading and writing skills. The approach of \u003cem\u003eRead and Respond\u003c\/em\u003e is unique: students are assessed for comprehension through summary-writing rather than objective testing. After summarizing an article, students write a personal response. Because the summary and personal response are written in the students' own words, the instructor gains valuable insight into their vocabulary and writing ability. As a result, students develop proficiency in reading, writing, and critical thinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new edition retains the best features of the previous editions. It integrates reading and writing, offers step-by-step progression, includes models, exercises, and activities in each chapter, and provides additional readings for practice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew features include the following: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* A new, improved two-color format, plus overview maps of each chapter.\u003cbr\u003e* A new introductory chapter discussing the reading process and main types of reading tasks.\u003cbr\u003e* A new chapter offering a wide variety of methods to improve both general and specialized vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e* The addition of content area readings and\/or excerpts from a college textbook in every chapter.\u003cbr\u003e* New articles for student reading practice in a new chapter entitled \"Additional Readings.\"\u003cbr\u003e* An increased emphasis and clarification of student goals, outcomes, and benefits.\u003cbr\u003e* The addition of self-check review questions at the end of each chapter to help students review key concepts and consider personal applications of those concepts.\u003cbr\u003eThe Fourth Edition is complemented by a revised Instructor's Manual, which provides an answer key for all activities, proposed syllabi for a quarter and for a semester, as well as teaching suggestions and strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735629008959,"sku":"9780195330106","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fabc283de32365eb5e23380a8bf96183.webp?v=1765144142","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/read-and-respond-a-text-anthology-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}