Read, Write, Connect, Book 1
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Authors
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Kathleen Green
Kathleen Green is an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California, where she has taught integrated reading and writing courses since 2001. She earned her Ph.D. in English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and served as Assistant Professor of English at Purdue University-Calumet before moving to California. She has taught a wide variety of courses--including film history, film theory, womens literature, African-American literature, and childrens literature--as well as the entire range of English composition courses, from basic skills to developmental to advanced composition. She has published scholarly articles on womens history and popular culture, but prefers working with students just beginning their journeys into higher education. She has served as a faculty tutor in the Pasadena City College Writing Center, has been involved with Writing Across the Curriculum, and has developed online curricula to help students with basic writing and reading skills across many disciplines. Currently, she teaches in the Veterans Learning Collaborative at PCC, a cohort-based program that helps U.S. military veterans make the transition to college learning.
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Amy Lawlor
Amy Lawlor is a Professor of English at City College of San Francisco where she has been teaching integrated reading/writing and creative writing since 2008. She earned her M.A. in English as well as a Composition Certificate from San Francisco State University and a Post-Secondary Reading Certificate from Cal State Fullerton. 　In the 15 years that she has been teaching college, she has enjoyed working at a number of Bay Area community colleges as well as Pasadena City College where she was exposed to a wide variety of composition curricula and experience teaching integrated reading/writing, reading, composition, Filipino-American literature, Latino-American literature, and other courses, including learning community courses and writing-across-the-curriculum courses. At Pasadena City College, in addition to teaching composition and literature, she worked as a faculty tutor in the Pasadena City College Writing Center and collaborated with Kathy Green in developing online curricula for reading and writing. She is currently co-lead faculty for one of City College of San Francisco’s accelerated courses and calls curriculum and faculty development her primary professional interests outside the classroom.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
part 1 Reading and Writing Processes: A Step-by-Step Introduction
1 Reading and Writing for Success in College
Trying Out a Process for Reading and Writing
Pre-Reading
During Reading
Post-Reading
Responding in Writing
[Magazine Article] Cindi May, "A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes on a Laptop"
Managing Your Time and Avoiding Procrastination
[Blog Post] Beth Belle Cooper, "Beyond Time Management: Why We Really Procrastinate and How to Finally Stop"
Setting Personal Goals and Counting Your Strengths
Becoming a College Thinker
Chapter Review
2 Reading and Writing to Understand Texts
Myths about Readers
Active Reading to Improve Comprehension
Pre-Reading the Text to Increase Comprehension
[Opinion] Ashley Merryman, "Losing Is Good for You"
Annotating While You Read to Increase Comprehension
Post-Reading Strategies to Identify the Main Point and Support
KWL+ Reading Strategy
Writing a Summary to Demonstrate Comprehension
Writing a One-Sentence Summary
Writing a Summary Paragraph
Summary Checklist
Readings on Success and Happiness
[Magazine Article] Shawn Achor, "Positive Intelligence"
Model Reading Strategy: Defining Vocabulary
[Speech] Matt de la Peña, 2016 Newbery Acceptance Speech
Model Reading Strategy: Annotating Thoughts and Reactions
[Book Excerpt] Misty Copeland, Prologue from Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Model Reading Strategy: Annotating for Comprehension
Assignment: Write a One-Paragraph Summary
Chapter Review
3 Critical Reading and Writing in Response to Texts
What Is Critical Reading?
Making Inferences
Asking Critical Questions
Challenging Assumptions
Taking a Position
Writing a Critical Response Paragraph
Paragraph Assignments for Readings on Success and Happiness
Critical Response Paragraph Checklist
From Paragraph Writing to Essay Writing
Chapter Review
4 Rereading, Revising, and Editing
What Can Be Gained From Re-Reading?
Revising the Topic Sentence with Your Audience, Topic, and Purpose in Mind
Revising the Supporting Sentences of the Paragraph
Expanding Your Paragraph
Making Your Paragraph Unified
Revising the Concluding Sentence
Getting Help with Revision
Helping Yourself First
Revising with a Tutor
Revising with Peers
Using Instructor Feedback
What Is Editing?
Editing for Grammar and Mechanics
Editing for Vocabulary
Editing for Transitions
Chapter Review
part 2 Workshops on Reading and Writing
5 Building Vocabulary
Learning Key Concept Words
Building a College Lexicon
Creating a Word Map
Using Context Clues
When and How to Use a Dictionary
Understanding Word Parts to Learn New Words
Prefixes
Roots and Root Words
Suffixes
Understanding Denotation and Connotation
Using a Thesaurus to Improve Word Choice
Using Strong Vocabulary in the Editing Process
Creating Your Own Context for New Words
Chapter Review
6 Understanding Topic, Audience, Purpose, and Tone
Topic, Audience, and Purpose in Action
Identifying the Topic, Audience, and Purpose of a Reading
[Magazine Article] Sarah Gomillion, "The Hidden Relationship Benefits of Binge-Watching"
How Tone Connects to Topic, Audience, and Purpose
Evaluating the Writer’s Use of TAP and Tone
Crafting TAP in Your Own Writing
Chapter Review
7 Understanding Paragraphs and Topic Sentences
What Is a Paragraph?
What Needs to Be in a Paragraph?
Different Types of Paragraphs
The Topic Sentence
[Magazine Article] K. Anders Ericsson et al., "The Making of an Expert"
Identifying Topic Sentences
Writing Strong Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence Checklist
Topic Sentences and Thesis Statement Working Together
Revision Checklist
Chapter Review
8 Understanding Paragraph Development, Unity, and Organization
Paragraph Development
Different Types of Support
Addressing Problems with Paragraph Development
Paragraph Unity
Paragraph Organization
The PIE (Point-Information-Explanation) Approach
The Point and Sub-Point Approach
Mapping a Paragraph
Chapter Review
9 Reading and Writing Academic Essays
The Thesis Statement
Essay Structure
Comparing Five-Paragraph and Organically Structured Essays
[Magazine Article] Virginia Hughes, "Spotless Minds: How Scientists Are Learning to Shape Our Memory"
[Magazine Article] Susan Gregory Thomas, "Rewrite Your Life: Story Editing to Prevent a Downward Spiral"
Drafting an Academic Essay
Selecting a Focused Topic, Audience, and Purpose
Generating a Rough Thesis
Making a Scratch Outline
Developing the Body Paragraphs
Developing the Introduction
Developing the Conclusion
Sample Student Essay Draft
Revising Your Essay
Essay Revision Checklist
Sample Student Essay Revision
Editing Your Essay
Chapter Review
10 Generating Ideas During Reading and Writing
How to Spark Your Thinking
Focused Prewriting for an Assignment
[Opinion] Elizabeth W. Dunn and Michael Norton, "Hello, Stranger"
Focused Freewriting
Clustering
Listing Evidence and Working Backward to Uncover Points
Making a Commentary Outline
Generating More Ideas During Revision
Re-Reading
Questioning Your Work
Chapter Review
11 Thinking Critically about Texts and Support
How to Decide Which Details Are Important
Mapping for Thesis, Main Points, and Important Information
Evaluating Main Points and Supporting Information
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
Recognizing Bias
Considering Relevance
Evaluating Credibility
Avoiding Logical Fallacies
Recognizing Trustworthy and Untrustworthy Online Sources
How to Read a Website
Legitimate vs. Fake News
Understanding Visual Sources
Interpreting Visual Sources
Using Visuals in Academic Documents
Chapter Review
12 Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources
Finding Key Quotations in a Reading
[Book Excerpt] Mark Twain, From A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
Paraphrasing
Using Signal Phrases to Integrate Quotations and Paraphrases
Using Quotations to Generate Ideas
The Mechanics of Quotation
Citing Sources
Creating Citations in MLA Style
Creating Parenthetical References in MLA Style
Overview of APA Style
Chapter Review
13 Recognizing and Using Rhetorical Patterns
Recognizing Rhetorical Patterns
[Online Magazine Article] Alasdair Wilkins, "Why Childhood Memories Disappear"
[Opinion] Sheila Suess Kennedy, "A ‘Tour of Duty’ Before College Would Serve Students and the Nation"
Using Rhetorical Patterns in Writing
Illustration
Definition
Narration
Process
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem-Solution
How Do Writers Determine Which Rhetorical Patterns To Use?
Chapter Review
14 Recognizing and Using Transitions
Transition Words and Phrases
Using Transition Words and Phrases Effectively
Transition Sentences Between Paragraphs
Locating Transitions in a Reading
Chapter Review
part 3 Themes for Reading and Writing
15 Cyberbullying
Theme Overview
Readings on Cyberbullying
[Infographic] Anti-Defamation League, "Statistics on Bullying"
[Magazine Article] Jane Porter, "Apps of Hate?"
[Blog Post] Justin W. Patchin, "Bullying is Not Just a Kid Problem"
[Trade Publication] Adrienne van der Valk, "There Are No Bullies--Just Children Who Bully And You Can Help Them"
[Trade Publication] Edwin C. Darden, "Courts Join Crackdown on School Bullies"
Model Reading Strategy: Understanding Specialized Vocabulary
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
16 Entrepreneurship
Theme Overview
Readings on Entrepreneurship
[Magazine Article] Joseph Bednar, "Planting Seeds: Grinspoon Foundation Inspires Students’ Entrepreneurial Dreams"
[Research Report] Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, "State of Latino Entrepreneurship"
[Reference Work] "Madame C. J. Walker" from Biography in Context
[Magazine Article] Issie Lapowsky, "This Is What Tech’s Ugly Gender Problem Really Looks Like
[Magazine Article] Jessica Bruder, "The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship"
Model Reading Strategy: Restating the Main Points
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
17 Clothing, Uniforms, and Identity
Theme Overview
Readings on Clothing, Uniforms, and Identity
[Magazine Article] Joe Pinsker, "Wearing a Suit Makes People Think Differently"
[Infographic] Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences, "The Evolution of Nursing Uniforms"
[Online Essay] Aarian Marshall, "A History of Police Uniforms—And Why They Matter"
[Magazine Article] Anya Alvarez, "Hijab in Sports: How Muslim Women Athletes Are Fighting for Acceptance"
Model Reading Strategy: Mapping
[Online News Article] Morgan Till, "Combat Paper: Veterans Battle War’s Demons With Paper-Making"
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
part 4 Building Strong and Effective Sentences
18 Recognizing Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Chapter Review
19 Writing Simple Sentences
The Subject and Main Verb
Objects
Compound Subjects and Verbs
Phrases
Phrases That Describe Only a Noun
Phrases That Act Like Nouns
A Brief Word about Clauses
Strengthening Your Simple Sentences
Strengthen the Subject
Strengthen the Verb
Chapter Review
20 Using Coordination and Subordination to Go Beyond the Simple Sentence
Using Coordination to Create Compound Sentences
Punctuating a Compound Sentence
One Common Comma Mistake
Using Subordination to Create Complex Sentences
Using Coordination and Subordination Together: Compound-Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Chapter Review
21 Using Punctuation
Using the Right Punctuation to End a Sentence
Using the Right Punctuation to Separate Elements within a Sentence
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
Dash
Parentheses
Quotation Marks
Apostrophes
Apostrophes to Show Contraction
Apostrophes to Show Possession
Chapter Review
22 Understanding Rules for Spelling and Capitalization
Spelling Patterns and Rules
Silent E
Words That End in Y
Adding –ly
Making Plurals
Commonly Mistaken and Misspelled Words
Capitalization Rules
Rules for Capitalizing Proper Nouns
Rules for Capitalizing Words in Titles
Chapter Review
part 5 Editing for Common Errors
23 Finding and Fixing Sentence Boundary Errors
Finding Subjects and Main Verbs
The Process-of-Elimination Strategy
Locate-the-Main-Verb Strategy
Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs
Fragments
Locating Missing Subjects or Verbs and Rewriting Fragments
Fused Sentences: Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Chapter Review
24 Finding and Fixing Verb Errors
Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
Especially Complicated Subjects
Verb Tense Errors
Editing for Correct Verb Usage
Chapter Review
25 Finding and Fixing Pronoun Errors
Types of Pronouns
Understanding the Pronoun-Antecedent Relationship
Pronoun Reference Errors
Pronoun Agreement Errors
Pronoun Shift Errors
Editing for Pronoun Errors
Chapter Review
26 Finding and Fixing Modifier Errors and Mixed Constructions
Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Mixed Constructions
Chapter Review
27 Finding and Fixing Problems with Focus, Repetition, and Wordiness
Unfocused Sentences
Clichés, Tired Phrases, and Slang
Effective vs. Ineffective Repetition
Wordiness
Chapter Review
Product Updates
Authors
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Kathleen Green
Kathleen Green is an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California, where she has taught integrated reading and writing courses since 2001. She earned her Ph.D. in English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and served as Assistant Professor of English at Purdue University-Calumet before moving to California. She has taught a wide variety of courses--including film history, film theory, womens literature, African-American literature, and childrens literature--as well as the entire range of English composition courses, from basic skills to developmental to advanced composition. She has published scholarly articles on womens history and popular culture, but prefers working with students just beginning their journeys into higher education. She has served as a faculty tutor in the Pasadena City College Writing Center, has been involved with Writing Across the Curriculum, and has developed online curricula to help students with basic writing and reading skills across many disciplines. Currently, she teaches in the Veterans Learning Collaborative at PCC, a cohort-based program that helps U.S. military veterans make the transition to college learning.
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Amy Lawlor
Amy Lawlor is a Professor of English at City College of San Francisco where she has been teaching integrated reading/writing and creative writing since 2008. She earned her M.A. in English as well as a Composition Certificate from San Francisco State University and a Post-Secondary Reading Certificate from Cal State Fullerton. 　In the 15 years that she has been teaching college, she has enjoyed working at a number of Bay Area community colleges as well as Pasadena City College where she was exposed to a wide variety of composition curricula and experience teaching integrated reading/writing, reading, composition, Filipino-American literature, Latino-American literature, and other courses, including learning community courses and writing-across-the-curriculum courses. At Pasadena City College, in addition to teaching composition and literature, she worked as a faculty tutor in the Pasadena City College Writing Center and collaborated with Kathy Green in developing online curricula for reading and writing. She is currently co-lead faculty for one of City College of San Francisco’s accelerated courses and calls curriculum and faculty development her primary professional interests outside the classroom.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
part 1 Reading and Writing Processes: A Step-by-Step Introduction
1 Reading and Writing for Success in College
Trying Out a Process for Reading and Writing
Pre-Reading
During Reading
Post-Reading
Responding in Writing
[Magazine Article] Cindi May, "A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes on a Laptop"
Managing Your Time and Avoiding Procrastination
[Blog Post] Beth Belle Cooper, "Beyond Time Management: Why We Really Procrastinate and How to Finally Stop"
Setting Personal Goals and Counting Your Strengths
Becoming a College Thinker
Chapter Review
2 Reading and Writing to Understand Texts
Myths about Readers
Active Reading to Improve Comprehension
Pre-Reading the Text to Increase Comprehension
[Opinion] Ashley Merryman, "Losing Is Good for You"
Annotating While You Read to Increase Comprehension
Post-Reading Strategies to Identify the Main Point and Support
KWL+ Reading Strategy
Writing a Summary to Demonstrate Comprehension
Writing a One-Sentence Summary
Writing a Summary Paragraph
Summary Checklist
Readings on Success and Happiness
[Magazine Article] Shawn Achor, "Positive Intelligence"
Model Reading Strategy: Defining Vocabulary
[Speech] Matt de la Peña, 2016 Newbery Acceptance Speech
Model Reading Strategy: Annotating Thoughts and Reactions
[Book Excerpt] Misty Copeland, Prologue from Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Model Reading Strategy: Annotating for Comprehension
Assignment: Write a One-Paragraph Summary
Chapter Review
3 Critical Reading and Writing in Response to Texts
What Is Critical Reading?
Making Inferences
Asking Critical Questions
Challenging Assumptions
Taking a Position
Writing a Critical Response Paragraph
Paragraph Assignments for Readings on Success and Happiness
Critical Response Paragraph Checklist
From Paragraph Writing to Essay Writing
Chapter Review
4 Rereading, Revising, and Editing
What Can Be Gained From Re-Reading?
Revising the Topic Sentence with Your Audience, Topic, and Purpose in Mind
Revising the Supporting Sentences of the Paragraph
Expanding Your Paragraph
Making Your Paragraph Unified
Revising the Concluding Sentence
Getting Help with Revision
Helping Yourself First
Revising with a Tutor
Revising with Peers
Using Instructor Feedback
What Is Editing?
Editing for Grammar and Mechanics
Editing for Vocabulary
Editing for Transitions
Chapter Review
part 2 Workshops on Reading and Writing
5 Building Vocabulary
Learning Key Concept Words
Building a College Lexicon
Creating a Word Map
Using Context Clues
When and How to Use a Dictionary
Understanding Word Parts to Learn New Words
Prefixes
Roots and Root Words
Suffixes
Understanding Denotation and Connotation
Using a Thesaurus to Improve Word Choice
Using Strong Vocabulary in the Editing Process
Creating Your Own Context for New Words
Chapter Review
6 Understanding Topic, Audience, Purpose, and Tone
Topic, Audience, and Purpose in Action
Identifying the Topic, Audience, and Purpose of a Reading
[Magazine Article] Sarah Gomillion, "The Hidden Relationship Benefits of Binge-Watching"
How Tone Connects to Topic, Audience, and Purpose
Evaluating the Writer’s Use of TAP and Tone
Crafting TAP in Your Own Writing
Chapter Review
7 Understanding Paragraphs and Topic Sentences
What Is a Paragraph?
What Needs to Be in a Paragraph?
Different Types of Paragraphs
The Topic Sentence
[Magazine Article] K. Anders Ericsson et al., "The Making of an Expert"
Identifying Topic Sentences
Writing Strong Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence Checklist
Topic Sentences and Thesis Statement Working Together
Revision Checklist
Chapter Review
8 Understanding Paragraph Development, Unity, and Organization
Paragraph Development
Different Types of Support
Addressing Problems with Paragraph Development
Paragraph Unity
Paragraph Organization
The PIE (Point-Information-Explanation) Approach
The Point and Sub-Point Approach
Mapping a Paragraph
Chapter Review
9 Reading and Writing Academic Essays
The Thesis Statement
Essay Structure
Comparing Five-Paragraph and Organically Structured Essays
[Magazine Article] Virginia Hughes, "Spotless Minds: How Scientists Are Learning to Shape Our Memory"
[Magazine Article] Susan Gregory Thomas, "Rewrite Your Life: Story Editing to Prevent a Downward Spiral"
Drafting an Academic Essay
Selecting a Focused Topic, Audience, and Purpose
Generating a Rough Thesis
Making a Scratch Outline
Developing the Body Paragraphs
Developing the Introduction
Developing the Conclusion
Sample Student Essay Draft
Revising Your Essay
Essay Revision Checklist
Sample Student Essay Revision
Editing Your Essay
Chapter Review
10 Generating Ideas During Reading and Writing
How to Spark Your Thinking
Focused Prewriting for an Assignment
[Opinion] Elizabeth W. Dunn and Michael Norton, "Hello, Stranger"
Focused Freewriting
Clustering
Listing Evidence and Working Backward to Uncover Points
Making a Commentary Outline
Generating More Ideas During Revision
Re-Reading
Questioning Your Work
Chapter Review
11 Thinking Critically about Texts and Support
How to Decide Which Details Are Important
Mapping for Thesis, Main Points, and Important Information
Evaluating Main Points and Supporting Information
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
Recognizing Bias
Considering Relevance
Evaluating Credibility
Avoiding Logical Fallacies
Recognizing Trustworthy and Untrustworthy Online Sources
How to Read a Website
Legitimate vs. Fake News
Understanding Visual Sources
Interpreting Visual Sources
Using Visuals in Academic Documents
Chapter Review
12 Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources
Finding Key Quotations in a Reading
[Book Excerpt] Mark Twain, From A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
Paraphrasing
Using Signal Phrases to Integrate Quotations and Paraphrases
Using Quotations to Generate Ideas
The Mechanics of Quotation
Citing Sources
Creating Citations in MLA Style
Creating Parenthetical References in MLA Style
Overview of APA Style
Chapter Review
13 Recognizing and Using Rhetorical Patterns
Recognizing Rhetorical Patterns
[Online Magazine Article] Alasdair Wilkins, "Why Childhood Memories Disappear"
[Opinion] Sheila Suess Kennedy, "A ‘Tour of Duty’ Before College Would Serve Students and the Nation"
Using Rhetorical Patterns in Writing
Illustration
Definition
Narration
Process
Comparison and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem-Solution
How Do Writers Determine Which Rhetorical Patterns To Use?
Chapter Review
14 Recognizing and Using Transitions
Transition Words and Phrases
Using Transition Words and Phrases Effectively
Transition Sentences Between Paragraphs
Locating Transitions in a Reading
Chapter Review
part 3 Themes for Reading and Writing
15 Cyberbullying
Theme Overview
Readings on Cyberbullying
[Infographic] Anti-Defamation League, "Statistics on Bullying"
[Magazine Article] Jane Porter, "Apps of Hate?"
[Blog Post] Justin W. Patchin, "Bullying is Not Just a Kid Problem"
[Trade Publication] Adrienne van der Valk, "There Are No Bullies--Just Children Who Bully And You Can Help Them"
[Trade Publication] Edwin C. Darden, "Courts Join Crackdown on School Bullies"
Model Reading Strategy: Understanding Specialized Vocabulary
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
16 Entrepreneurship
Theme Overview
Readings on Entrepreneurship
[Magazine Article] Joseph Bednar, "Planting Seeds: Grinspoon Foundation Inspires Students’ Entrepreneurial Dreams"
[Research Report] Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, "State of Latino Entrepreneurship"
[Reference Work] "Madame C. J. Walker" from Biography in Context
[Magazine Article] Issie Lapowsky, "This Is What Tech’s Ugly Gender Problem Really Looks Like
[Magazine Article] Jessica Bruder, "The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship"
Model Reading Strategy: Restating the Main Points
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
17 Clothing, Uniforms, and Identity
Theme Overview
Readings on Clothing, Uniforms, and Identity
[Magazine Article] Joe Pinsker, "Wearing a Suit Makes People Think Differently"
[Infographic] Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences, "The Evolution of Nursing Uniforms"
[Online Essay] Aarian Marshall, "A History of Police Uniforms—And Why They Matter"
[Magazine Article] Anya Alvarez, "Hijab in Sports: How Muslim Women Athletes Are Fighting for Acceptance"
Model Reading Strategy: Mapping
[Online News Article] Morgan Till, "Combat Paper: Veterans Battle War’s Demons With Paper-Making"
Examining the Readings Together
Discussing the Readings
Identifying Recurring Ideas in Readings on the Theme
Writing Assignments
Paragraph Writing Assignments
Essay Writing Assignments
part 4 Building Strong and Effective Sentences
18 Recognizing Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Chapter Review
19 Writing Simple Sentences
The Subject and Main Verb
Objects
Compound Subjects and Verbs
Phrases
Phrases That Describe Only a Noun
Phrases That Act Like Nouns
A Brief Word about Clauses
Strengthening Your Simple Sentences
Strengthen the Subject
Strengthen the Verb
Chapter Review
20 Using Coordination and Subordination to Go Beyond the Simple Sentence
Using Coordination to Create Compound Sentences
Punctuating a Compound Sentence
One Common Comma Mistake
Using Subordination to Create Complex Sentences
Using Coordination and Subordination Together: Compound-Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Chapter Review
21 Using Punctuation
Using the Right Punctuation to End a Sentence
Using the Right Punctuation to Separate Elements within a Sentence
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
Dash
Parentheses
Quotation Marks
Apostrophes
Apostrophes to Show Contraction
Apostrophes to Show Possession
Chapter Review
22 Understanding Rules for Spelling and Capitalization
Spelling Patterns and Rules
Silent E
Words That End in Y
Adding –ly
Making Plurals
Commonly Mistaken and Misspelled Words
Capitalization Rules
Rules for Capitalizing Proper Nouns
Rules for Capitalizing Words in Titles
Chapter Review
part 5 Editing for Common Errors
23 Finding and Fixing Sentence Boundary Errors
Finding Subjects and Main Verbs
The Process-of-Elimination Strategy
Locate-the-Main-Verb Strategy
Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs
Fragments
Locating Missing Subjects or Verbs and Rewriting Fragments
Fused Sentences: Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Chapter Review
24 Finding and Fixing Verb Errors
Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
Especially Complicated Subjects
Verb Tense Errors
Editing for Correct Verb Usage
Chapter Review
25 Finding and Fixing Pronoun Errors
Types of Pronouns
Understanding the Pronoun-Antecedent Relationship
Pronoun Reference Errors
Pronoun Agreement Errors
Pronoun Shift Errors
Editing for Pronoun Errors
Chapter Review
26 Finding and Fixing Modifier Errors and Mixed Constructions
Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Mixed Constructions
Chapter Review
27 Finding and Fixing Problems with Focus, Repetition, and Wordiness
Unfocused Sentences
Clichés, Tired Phrases, and Slang
Effective vs. Ineffective Repetition
Wordiness
Chapter Review
Product Updates
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MPS Order Search Tool (MOST) is a web-based purchase order tracking program that allows customers to view and track their purchases. No registration or special codes needed! Just enter your BILL-TO ACCT # and your ZIP CODE to track orders.
Canadian Stores: Please use only the first five digits/letters in your zip code on MOST.
Visit MOST, our online ordering system for booksellers: https://tracking.mpsvirginia.com/Login.aspx
Learn more about our Bookstore programs here: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/contact-us/booksellers
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Our courses currently integrate with Canvas, Blackboard (Learn and Ultra), Brightspace, D2L, and Moodle. Click on the support documentation below to find out more details about the integration with each LMS.
Integrate Macmillan courses with Blackboard
Integrate Macmillan courses with Canvas
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If you’re a verified instructor, you can request a free sample of our courseware, e-book, or print textbook to consider for use in your courses. Only registered and verified instructors can receive free print and digital samples, and they should not be sold to bookstores or book resellers. If you don't yet have an existing account with Macmillan Learning, it can take up to two business days to verify your status as an instructor. You can request a free sample from the right side of this product page by clicking on the "Request Instructor Sample" button or by contacting your rep. Learn more.
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Sometimes also referred to as a spiral-bound or binder-ready textbook, loose-leaf textbooks are available to purchase. This three-hole punched, unbound version of the book costs less than a hardcover or paperback book.
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Achieve (full course) includes our complete e-book, as well as online quizzing tools, multimedia assets, and iClicker active classroom manager.
Most Achieve Essentials courses do not include our e-books and adaptive quizzing.
Visit our comparison table for details: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/digital/achieve/compare
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Achieve (full course) includes our complete e-book, as well as online quizzing tools, multimedia assets, and iClicker active classroom manager.
Achieve Read & Practice only includes our e-book and adaptive quizzing, and does not include instructor resources and assignable assessments. Read & Practice does integrate with LMS.
Visit our comparison table for details: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/digital/achieve/compare
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We can help! Contact your representative to discuss your specific needs for your course. If our off-the-shelf course materials don’t quite hit the mark, we also offer custom solutions made to fit your needs.
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ISBN:9781319200688
Take notes, add highlights, and download our mobile-friendly e-books.
ISBN:9781319207472
Save money with our hole-punched, loose-leaf textbook.
ISBN:9781319106713
Read and study old-school with our bound texts.
ISBN:9781319521646
This package includes Achieve and Loose-Leaf.
ISBN:9781319521639
This package includes Achieve and Paperback.
ISBN:9781319354312
This package includes Paperback and Paperback.
ISBN:9781319305611
This package includes Paperback and iClicker Student.
FAQs
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Are you a campus bookstore looking for ordering information?
MPS Order Search Tool (MOST) is a web-based purchase order tracking program that allows customers to view and track their purchases. No registration or special codes needed! Just enter your BILL-TO ACCT # and your ZIP CODE to track orders.
Canadian Stores: Please use only the first five digits/letters in your zip code on MOST.
Visit MOST, our online ordering system for booksellers: https://tracking.mpsvirginia.com/Login.aspx
Learn more about our Bookstore programs here: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/contact-us/booksellers
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Our courses currently integrate with Canvas, Blackboard (Learn and Ultra), Brightspace, D2L, and Moodle. Click on the support documentation below to find out more details about the integration with each LMS.
Integrate Macmillan courses with Blackboard
Integrate Macmillan courses with Canvas
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If you’re a verified instructor, you can request a free sample of our courseware, e-book, or print textbook to consider for use in your courses. Only registered and verified instructors can receive free print and digital samples, and they should not be sold to bookstores or book resellers. If you don't yet have an existing account with Macmillan Learning, it can take up to two business days to verify your status as an instructor. You can request a free sample from the right side of this product page by clicking on the "Request Instructor Sample" button or by contacting your rep. Learn more.
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Sometimes also referred to as a spiral-bound or binder-ready textbook, loose-leaf textbooks are available to purchase. This three-hole punched, unbound version of the book costs less than a hardcover or paperback book.
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Achieve (full course) includes our complete e-book, as well as online quizzing tools, multimedia assets, and iClicker active classroom manager.
Most Achieve Essentials courses do not include our e-books and adaptive quizzing.
Visit our comparison table for details: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/digital/achieve/compare
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Achieve (full course) includes our complete e-book, as well as online quizzing tools, multimedia assets, and iClicker active classroom manager.
Achieve Read & Practice only includes our e-book and adaptive quizzing, and does not include instructor resources and assignable assessments. Read & Practice does integrate with LMS.
Visit our comparison table for details: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/digital/achieve/compare
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We can help! Contact your representative to discuss your specific needs for your course. If our off-the-shelf course materials don’t quite hit the mark, we also offer custom solutions made to fit your needs.
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Read, Write, Connect, Book 1
The first text in a two-part series for the integrated reading and writing course, Read, Write, Connect, Book 1, offers carefully and thoroughly integrated instruction for reading and writing at the paragraph-to-essay level. With scaffolded pedagogy and a flexible structure that reflects the recursive nature of reading and writing processes, the text allows instructors to easily differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. It offers intensive practice in the basic skills of reading comprehension and summary writing, and then helps students build on those skills to respond to texts critically and analytically in their own college-level paragraphs and short essays.
LaunchPad Solo for Readers and Writers can be packaged with Read, Write, Connect, Book 1 at no additional cost,, allowing you to more efficiently track students’ progress with reading, writing, and grammar skills in an active learning arc that complements the book.
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These materials are owned by Macmillan Learning or its licensors and are protected by United States copyright law. They are being provided solely for evaluation purposes only by instructors who are considering adopting Macmillan Learning's textbooks or online products for use by students in their courses. These materials may not be copied, distributed, sold, shared, posted online, or used, in print or electronic format, except in the limited circumstances set forth in the Macmillan Learning Terms of Use and any other reproduction or distribution is illegal. These materials may not be made publicly available under any circumstances. All other rights reserved. © 2020 Macmillan Learning.
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