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Reading for Life combines high-interest visuals with activities and real-world reading selections to demonstrate how and why mastering reading skills relates to students' lives and future goals.
Table of Contents:
Brief Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Plan to Succeed
Chapter 2: The Four Step Reading Process (Focus on Health Sciences)
Chapter 3: Vocabulary Skills (Focus on Careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Fire Science, and EMT Services)
Chapter 4: Topics and Stated Main Ideas (Careers in Business and Personal Finance)
Chapter 5: Supporting Details (Focus on Careers in Hospitality and Tourism)
Chapter 6: Patterns of Organization - Part 1 (Focus on Careers in Sports and Fitness)
Chapter 7: Patterns of Organization - Part 2 (Focus on Careers in Technology)
Chapter 8: Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions (Focus on Careers in Sociology and Education)
Chapter 9: Implied Main Ideas, Central Point & Thesis (Focus on the Arts and Related Fields)
Chapter 10: Critical Reading and Thinking (Focus on Careers in Science)
Combined Skills Tests
Appendix
Detailed Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Plan to Succeed
Teamwork: Getting to Know your Classmates
Setting Goals
Building a Study Schedule
MyReadingLab
Organizing Your Notebook
U-Review
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Chapter 2: The Four Step Reading Process
Introduction: Focus on Health Sciences
The Four Step Reading Process:
1: Preview
2: Read Actively
3: Highlight and Annotate
4: Review
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1:"Bayflite Down"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2 "An Illegal Immigrant Turned Surgeon--With His Own Two
Hands"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: A Living Will
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Summarizing
Chapter 3: Vocabulary Skills
Introduction: Focus on Careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Fire Science, and EMT Services
Developing Vocabulary Skills to Improve Comprehension
Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meanings
Studying for Vocabulary Questions
Practices
U-Review
Word Part Clues: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Tables for Prefixes, Roots, & Suffixes
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1:"I Wasn't Going to Die"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Discussion Questions
Reading Assignment #2 Vocabulary Preview
Reading Assignment #2: "Father's Day Rescue"
Comprehension Questions: "Thinking About What You Read",
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Discussion Questions
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Drug Testing Consent Form
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Developing Self Confidence in Reading
Chapter 4: Topics and Stated Main Ideas
Introduction: Careers in Business and Personal Finance
Topics, Main Ideas, and Topic Sentences
How to Find the Topic
Practices
U-Review
Stated Main Ideas
Characteristics of a Main Idea
Main Idea Styles
Stated Main Idea: Checking Your Answer
Practice Finding the Topic and Topic Sentence
Where to Find the Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence at the End
Topic Sentence in the Middle
Topic Sentences in the First and Last Sentences
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "A Matter of Perspective: Do Money Worries Make You Crazy?"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "Taryn Rose: Taking a Risk on Shoes"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Credit Card Agreement
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Test Taking
Chapter 5: Supporting Details
Introduction: Focus on Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
Major and Minor Details & Transitions
Practices
Major and Minor Details
Transitions
Practices
U-Review
Thesis Statements
Practices
U-Review
Concept Mapping
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "Let's Talk About Your Life, Son"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Supporting Details Chart
Reading Assignment #2: "Where Wishes Come True"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Health Insurance Policy
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Metacognition
Chapter 6: Patterns of Organization - Part 1
Introductions: Focus on Careers in Sports and Fitness
Patterns of Organization
Relationships Within and Between Sentences
Definition Pattern
Listing Pattern
Cause and Effect Pattern
Compare and Contrast Pattern
Practices
U- Review
Recognizing Overall Patterns of Organization
Practices
U- Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "Winter Dreams"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "Most Valuable Player"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Discussion Questions
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: College Refund Policies
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Paraphrasing
Chapter 7: Patterns of Organization - Part 2
Introductions: Focus on Careers in Technology
More Patterns of Organization:
Order Patterns (Time Order, Process, Space Order)
Classification Pattern
Practices
U- Review
Two More Patterns: Example and Addition
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "Game Master"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing & Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "Bionic Soldiers"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing & Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Following Instructions
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skill Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Outlining
Chapter 8: Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Introduction: Focus on Careers in Sociology and Education
Drawing Conclusions
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "Sarah's Story"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "The Girl in the Garage"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Applying for Financial Aid
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skills Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Cornell Notes
Chapter 9: Implied Main Ideas, Central Point & Thesis
Introduction: Focus on the Arts and Related Fields
Implied Main Ideas
Practices
U-Review
Recognizing Stated Main Ideas and Implied Main Ideas
Practices
The Central Point (Thesis Statement)
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "My Best Role Ever".
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "The Many Miracles of Mark Hicks"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Car Leasing Agreements
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skills Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: How to Survive a Boring Class
Chapter 10: Critical Reading and Thinking
Introduction: Focus on Careers in Science
Fact and Opinion
Practices
U-Review
Author's Purpose
Author's Intended Audience
Author's Tone
Practices
U-Review
Detecting Bias and Point of View
Practices
U-Review
Reading Selections:
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #1
Reading Assignment #1: "Shark! How One Surfer Survived an Attack"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Preview for Reading Assignment #2
Reading Assignment #2: "Super Storm"
Comprehension, Vocabulary & Questions for Writing and Discussion
Features:
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking
On the Job Interview
Real Life Reading: Reading Nutrition Labels
Chapter Review:
Building Vocabulary
Textbook Graphic Aids
Review Practices
Study Skills Chapter Review
Reading Lab Assignments
Learning Reflection
Study Skill: Using Graphic Aids to Improve Comprehension
Combined Skills Tests
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
APPENDIX
Using a Glossary or Dictionary
Figurative Speech, Denotation, and Connotation
Improving Reading Rate and Endurance
Words Per Minute Chart
Review :
Advanced praise for Reading for Life
Focusing on careers is a great idea. It helps students to explore into different careers while developing their reading skills and strategies. In addition, students are exposed to common terms or jargon in different careers.
-- Taddese Addo, Community College of Denver
The greatest strengths are the thematic career centered approach and the use of interesting readings related to the career theme. I think students would find this interesting and would thus be more engaged in reading the assignments.
--Linda Saumell, Miami Dade College
I think the greatest strength is the theme of the text. Career exploration is such a relevant subject to this group of students, and it is more interesting than a lot of textbooks out there based on other subjects. My experience tells me: the more practical the better and I see this text as very practical.
--Kimberly Jones, College of Southern Idaho
I love that the feature articles profile specific careers and inspirational stories of people realizing their dreams—this content should appeal to this type of student.
--Kimberly Jones, College of Southern Idaho
For all of the chapters, I do like the focus on certain career themes for each chapter. I believe this will make interesting reading for students and can also help them identify careers in which they might be interested. I found the readings to be quite engaging and well chosen. I found the readings to be quite engaging and well chosen.
--Linda Saumell, Miami Dade College
On the Job Interview – I liked this, a real person with real problems, just like the students so a good opportunity to see someone prevail over challenges to reach a goal. Also provides good day to day information about a career.
--Linda Saumell, Miami Dade College
The emphases on career exploration and the needs of adjunct professors make this text stand out. “Focus on careers”—this is an excellent feature, better than my current text, and the practice from criminal justice textbooks will hold student interest. There’s a good range of careers.
--Mary Nielsen, Dalton State College
The themed approach with career explorations is right on target. It has been my experience that the more students can interact with the text, classmates, instructors while connecting it all to real world experiences, comprehension happens!
--Phebe Simmons, Blinn College
I especially value the reading selections that feature real people. I agree with the author’s assessment that students often lack goals and/or direction. This focus gives us a leg-up on that arena and something to talk to students about planning and goal setting.
-- Alan Shuttleworth, Sierra College
“Applying the Skills”—I really like this section because it helps students to make the connection between what they are learning in this class, and how it will help them in their other classes or in life. // An obvious strength is the sense of audience awareness that this author portrays. From the choice of readings/authors, to the types of exercises, this textbook seems to be one that will appeal to the average reading student. This might be, in part, because it’s a subject that is “real life.” Many of these developmental students are so deeply imbedded in “real life” issues, that they have trouble understanding the academic scholar who is analyzing the underlying themes of a classic piece.
--Kimberly Jones, College of Southern Idaho
The constant opportunity within reading selections to apply skills is pure genius. I found myself smiling more and more as I read through each page of the chapters because I felt for the first time someone really “gets it.”
--Phebe Simmons, Blinn College
