An Introduction to Critical Reading [Paperback]

Leah McCraney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1413016219 | ISBN-13: 978-1413016215 | Edition: 6

This unique college reading text gives students experience reading and evaluating poetry, short stories, essays, and textbook chapters. An innovative Instructor's Manual gives instructors a wealth of teaching ideas and background material on each piece with a focus on critical thinking.

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"The instructor's manual is the best part of this book! It contains a wealth of teaching ideas for each piece and promotes critical thinking. I believe it serves as a form of professional development for the teacher who uses it because the approaches are not only innovative but also fun. My students never complain about have to read the selections in this text because the analysis, synthesis, and application steps help even the most jaded student to understand the nuances of quality literature. The pre-reading exercises are thought-provoking, and they focus the readers on the themes of the selections."

Product Details

• Paperback: 371 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (April 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413016219
• ISBN-13: 978-1413016215
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #634,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Intro to Critical Reading, October 4, 2011

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I want to use this as a reference material for teaching my college course. The text arrived in excellent condition considering that it was used. It will be very useful for me.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, February 18, 2011

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I bought it because I needed for a class. It was inexpensive, and it arrived in a good condition as they said.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review, September 23, 2010

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It came early and it wasn't bad as I thought it would since I bought it used. I am using it for College and the stories in it are very interesting. NICE!