Synopsis
Designed to help students become jazzed about reading, this introductory-to-intermediate reading text provides motivating and engaging readings selected to grab the reader's attention. It also features clear explanations and a wide variety of well-developed practice exercises designed to provoke genuine thinking, interpretation, and even some improvisation on the part of the student and the instructor. The theme of jazz emphasizes a positive, exciting, personally involved approach to reading and learning. - The instructor's supplements include an annotated instructor's edition; an instructor's manual containing teaching tips and test items; an instructor's CD-ROM; and a dedicated Online Learning Centre with additional activities, readings and exercises. - The opportunities for students to work online, in groups, or individually to hone their reading skills have been significantly expanded. Many reading selections now incorporate Internet reading and research. - Introductory exercises and chapter topic explanations have been expanded, helping students understand and master the concepts introduced in each chapter.
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Dr. Mather earned his B.A. in Government fromthe University of the Redlands, an M.A. in African Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in Reading from California State Univeristy, Los Angeles, and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern California. He has taught reading at the secondary, adult-education, and community-college levels for over 20 years. For the past eight years, he has taught reading and American government at Glendale Community College. He has published articles in the Journal of Reading.
Ms. McCarthy earned a B.A. in Sociology and History from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. in Education from ARizona State University. She has taught at the elememtary, secondary, adult-education, and community-college levels for over 20 years. For the past ten years, she has taught developmental reading and E.S.L. classes at Glendale Community College. Ms. McCarthy has published articles in professional journals and other media on the use of bibliotherapy. She has also published reading lists for beginning and remedial readers and is a reading specialist.
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