Skilled Reader, The (with MyReadingLab Access Code Card)

The Skilled Reader integrates reading skills with the reading process (SQ3R) to produce more effective readers and help students discover the power and pleasure of reading.  Providing step-by-step reading instruction, a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources, the author combines solid skill instruction with an abundance of guided practice to develop the quintessential abilities students need to become skilled readers and critical thinkers.

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction PART ONE Becoming a Skilled Reader Chapter 1 A Reading System for Skilled Readers Prior Knowledge The Reading Process Before Reading: Survey and Question Applying the Before Reading Step: “Before Reading” Activities During Reading: Read and Recite After Reading: Review Textbook Skills: Before, During, and After Reading--Asking Questions and Recording Answers Chapter Review Applications Review Tests Mastery Tests Chapter 2 Vocabulary in Context Before Reading About Vocabulary in Context The Importance of Words Context Clues: A SAGE Approach Synonyms Antonyms General Context Examples Textbook Skills: Visual Vocabulary Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Vocabulary in Context Mastery Tests Chapter 3 Vocabulary-Building Skills Before Reading About Vocabulary-Building Skills Word Parts Roots Prefixes Suffixes Additional Word Parts The Dictionary How to Find Words in the Dictionary How to Read a Dictionary Entry Textbook Skills: Textbook Aids for Learning Content Words Content Words Textbook Definitions Glossaries Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Vocabulary Building Skills Mastery Tests Chapter 4 Topics and Main Ideas Before Reading About Topics and Main Ideas Topics General and Specific Ideas Identifying the Topic of a Paragraph Main Ideas Supporting Details Textbook Skills: Topics in Headings Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Topics and Main Ideas Mastery Tests Chapter 5 Locating Stated Main Ideas Before Reading About Locating Stated Main Ideas The Flow of Ideas and Placement of Topic Sentences Topic Sentence at the Beginning of a Paragraph Topic Sentence Within a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the End of a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the Beginning and the End of a Paragraph Textbook Skills: The Central Idea and the Thesis Statement Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Locating Stated Main Ideas Mastery Tests The Skilled Reader, chapter 6 contents Chapter 6 Supporting Details Before Reading About Supporting Details Questions for Locating Supporting Details Major and Minor Details Textbook Skills: Ideas from General to Specific: Creating a Summary Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Supporting Details Mastery Tests Chapter 7 Outlines and Concept Maps Before Reading About Outlines and Concept Maps Outlines Concept Maps Textbook Skills: The Table of Contents in a Textbook Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Outline and Concept Maps Mastery Tests Chapter 8 Transitions and Thought Patterns Before Reading About Transitions and Thought Patterns The Purpose of Transitions and Thought Patterns Transition Words: Relationships Within a Sentence Thought Patterns: Relationships Between Sentences The Time Order Pattern The Space Order Pattern The Listing Pattern The Classification Pattern Textbook Sills: Transitions and Clear Information Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Transitions and Thought Patterns Mastery Tests Chapter 9 More Thought Patterns Before Reading About More Thought Patterns The Comparison-and-Contrast Patterns The Comparison Pattern The Contrast Pattern The Comparison-and-Contrast Pattern The Cause-and-Effect Pattern The Generalization-and-Example Pattern Textbook Skills: The Definition Pattern A Final Note: Thought Patterns and Textbooks Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About More Thought Patterns Mastery Tests Chapter 10 Implied Main Ideas Before Reading About Implied Main Ideas An Introduction to Implied Main Ideas Studying Supporting Details to Identify and State the 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 Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Implied Main Ideas Mastery Tests Chapter 11 Inferences Before Reading About Inferences Inferences: Educated Guesses What Is a Valid Inference? Making VALID Inferences and Avoiding Invalid Conclusions Step 1: Verify and Value the Facts Step 2: Assess Prior Knowledge Step 3: Learn from the Text Step 4: Investigate for Bias Step 5: Detect Contradictions Textbook Skills: Inferences and Photos Chapter Review Applications Review Tests After Reading About Inferences Mastery Tests PART TWO Additional Readings The Connection Between Reading and Writing Step 1: Prewrite Step 2: Organize Your Ideas Step 3: Write Step 4: Edit and Revise Annotating a Text Writing a Summary   Shoulders     Nels Gould Finding My Voice     Maria Housden A Dad at the Final Frontier    Marc Parent Close Again    Marion Bond West I’ve Seen the Worst That War Can Do    Nikolay Palchikoff Growing Up With Two Moms    Megan McGuire Want to Do Better on the Job? Listen Up!    Diane Cole Sojourner Truth (Textbook Skills)     John A. Garraty and Mark C. Carnes Confessions     Amy Tan To Walk in Beauty     Bear Heart PART THREE Combined-Skills Tests PART FOUR Reading Enrichment Appendix A ESL Reading Tips Appendix B Reading Graphics Appendix C Word Parts