Developing Reading Versatility [Paperback]

W. Royce Adams (Author), Becky Patterson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1413029612 | ISBN-13: 978-1413029611 | Publication Date: January 4, 2007 | Edition: 010

DEVELOPING READING VERSATILITY, TENTH EDITION, offers students a comprehensive skills-strategies approach to reading that takes them from basic vocabulary development all the way through critical comprehension skills. The text offers a range of readings and exercises designed to help students meet any academic challenge and maximize both their efficiency and effectiveness as readers and students. From the development of study skills to using the Internet effectively to learning to evaluate textbook-style readings, DEVELOPING READING VERSATILITY offers students all the tools they need-as well as practice using them-to become successful college students.

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"The main attraction to the text is the quality of the reading passages as well as the instruction and exercises in each chapter. We like the multi-cultural aspect of the reading passages, and the quality of the text/instruction which precedes the exercises in each chapter. Also, the progressive organization of the skills, building on earlier mastered skills is a plus. We also like the three levels of comprehension, particularly the last two chapters on affective comprehension, which most other reading texts don't even consider."

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 010 edition (January 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413029612
• ISBN-13: 978-1413029611
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,103,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but....., June 30, 2001

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Jawill "jawill" (Waycross, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Reading Versatility (Paperback)

For four years now I have used the first two sections of the book (literal and critical comprehension) to teach college prep Reading Development classes and the last section (affective) comprehension for the AA degree students. It was a very useful text and I particularly enjoyed the affective comprehension part. "Story of An Hour", "Salvation" "The Somebody" and "Indian Education" were the best stories for me and for the students. I enjoyed the "A & P" and the Whore of Mensa found in the older edition as well.

I found it fell short of a few things. Firstly the poems were not very interesting. Secondly I would have liked more cartoons and advertisements in the affective comprehension section. The text seems unbalanced, too much in section 1 and not enough in section 3. Finally I would have liked to see more challenging questions especially in the affective comprehension section.

Loved the text but for me some improvements need to be made to make it a truly 5 star text.