A World of Fiction 2 Vol. 2 : Timeless Short Stories

Berman, Daniel, Marcus, Sybil

ISBN 10: 0133046176 / ISBN 13: 9780133046175

Published by Pearson Education, 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. 

Bibliographic Details

Title: A World of Fiction 2 Vol. 2 : Timeless Short...
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition.