The Reader’s Corner: Expanding Perspectives Through Reading - Softcover

Kanar, Carol C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618775404 ISBN 13: 9780618775408

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2007

Synopsis

Written for upper-level developmental courses, The Reader's Corner features compelling reading selections and strategies that build strong critical thinking and analytical skills. The readings vary in length and reflect a range of sources, from the Associated Press to the works of authors such as Dave Barry, Caroline Huang, and William Raspberry. Longer selections allow students to apply new skills and strategies to material similar what they will encounter in other college courses. Unlike traditional texts that teach reading skills through "skill and drill" exercises, The Reader's Corner inspires students to think critically about what they read by offering a more authentic reading experience. The Third Edition presents new textbook readings and poetry selections, providing students with additional opportunities to practice their skills and work with college-level readings. A robust pre- and post-reading apparatus accompanies each selection and helps build students' vocabulary, critical-reading, and critical-thinking skills.

About this title

About the Author:

Carol C. Kanar is the author of several Cengage Learning writing, reading, and college success textbooks. Kanar is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned the Master of Arts in English, and of Rollins College, where she earned the Master of Education in reading. She has close to thirty years of teaching experience, twenty of which she spent at Valencia Community College teaching reading, writing, and study skills. A frequent conference presenter and speaker, Kanar has served on the Executive Board of the Florida Development Education Association and is an active member of the National Association of Developmental Educators.

Review:

"I really like the approach. For a low level reading students this text is very user friendly. Students can feel confidence as they complete the lessons in one sitting. I really like what I see and I would most definitely use this book for a course I sometimes teach."

"... The readings stimulate the interest of students and provide them with an opportunity to enjoy content to which they can relate while honing their own reading skills."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0618775404
• ISBN 13: 9780618775408
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 402