A World of Fiction 2: Timeless Short Stories

Marcus, Sybil; Berman, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0133046176 ISBN 13: 9780133046175
Published by Pearson Education ESL (edition 3), 2014
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Synopsis:

A World of Fiction calls upon students' diverse language and critical thinking skills as they discover the pleasure and rewards of reading fiction. This expanded series (Level 1: High Intermediate; Level 2: Advanced) is designed to help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Each level contains 16 unabridged stories.

Highlights

  • The stories are ideal for literary analysis, language practice, and lively cross-cultural discussion.
  • Each level features selections by noteworthy authors ― (Book 1) Raymond Carver, Dorothy
    Parker, Tim O’Brien, and Kate Chopin. (Book 2) James Joyce, Louise Erdrich, Woody Allen,
    and Alice Walker.
  • Reading selections guide students through understanding plots, exploring themes, analyzing styles,
    making judgments and cross-cultural connections, and debating the issues that are explored.
  • Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs, and other areas of
    vocabulary enrichment.
  • Writing activities include both expository and creative assignments in which students are led to
    incorporate the language skills featured in the chapter.
  • Expanded Critical Thinking sections encourage students to analyze stories and connect them to their own experiences.

From the Back Cover:

A World of Fiction calls upon students' diverse language and critical thinking skills as they discover the pleasure and rewards of reading fiction. This expanded series (Level 1: High Intermediate; Level 2: Advanced) is designed to help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Each level contains 16 unabridged stories.


Highlights

  • The stories are ideal for literary analysis, language practice, and lively cross-cultural discussion.
  • Each level features selections by noteworthy authors ― (Book 1) Raymond Carver, Dorothy
    Parker, Tim O’Brien, and Kate Chopin. (Book 2) James Joyce, Louise Erdrich, Woody Allen,
    and Alice Walker.
  • Reading selections guide students through understanding plots, exploring themes, analyzing styles,
    making judgments and cross-cultural connections, and debating the issues that are explored.
  • Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs, and other areas of
    vocabulary enrichment.
  • Writing activities include both expository and creative assignments in which students are led to
    incorporate the language skills featured in the chapter.
  • Expanded Critical Thinking sections encourage students to analyze stories and connect them to their own experiences. 


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Bibliographic Details

Title: A World of Fiction 2: Timeless Short Stories
Publisher: Pearson Education ESL (edition 3)
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3.

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