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Invitations to Reading and Writingby Jack O'keefe
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:7977d-6, 0-13-079774-X, O'KEEFE, Bridging the Gap, 1/e Sparks the readers interest by presenting topical readings that represent current, familiar themes. Personal achievement in education, overcoming racism, the immigrant experience in America, living with disabilities, life in fatherless America, and humor. Those needing to refresh or further their reading and writing skills. Table of Contents(NOTE: Most chapters contain Vocabulary, Prereading and Reading Response Journal, Writing from Reading, Collaborative Learning Activity, Writing Tips, and Review sections.)
1. Personal Achievement in Education.
“The Dare,” Roger Hoffman. “I was a Remedial Student” from Mike Rose, Lives on the Boundary. “Laura” from Mike Rose, Lives on the Boundary. “Lillia” from Mike Rose, Lives on the Boundary. “Schools may have problems but they begin at home,” Mike Royko. “Dropping Back In,” Fine. “Yes I Can,” Jones. “Words,” Greene.
2. The Immigrant Experience in America.
“Geraldo No Last Name,” Cisneros. From Bronx Primitive, “Jimmy and Death,” Simon. 169A Song Unsung,” student essay by Violet Mielulis. “Should Immigrants be Welcomed or Repudiated,” a student essay by Elvia Martinez. “Do Immigrants Ruin America?” a student essay (name witheld)
3. Living with Disabilities.
“On Being 17, Bright and Unable to Read,” Raymond. “Uncle Willie,” Maya Angelou. Manning, “Thirsty Animal.” “Monika Teaches Me to Walk” by Elia Herrera (student). “Two Words—'I Do'- Speak Volumes about Bob Love,” Greene. “Against All Odds,” Boslough.
4. Laugh So You Don't Cry.
“The Locket,” Soto. “Getting Pucked,” Genz. “Stone Soup,” Kingsoluer. “Are Guys Smart or What?,” Dave Barry.
5. Overcoming Racism.
From Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit, Silko. From Yellow Woman, Silko (2). “Momma Confronts the Dentist,” Maya Angelou. “Just Walk on By: A Black Man's Power to Alter Public Space,” Brent Staples. William Least Heat Moon and Indian Prejudice. “From the Color of Water: A Black Mans Tribute to His White Mother,” McBride. “The Quiet Riot Next Door,” Kotlowitz. “Offensive Words,” Raspberry. “Memories in Blood,” Cose.
6. Defining Family in Modern America.
“Fathers Provide Bridge Over the River of Goo,” Parker. “Had It Not Been for the Village...”—The story of a successful single mom. Riedel. “The Seal,” Vertreace. “Stone Soup,” Kingsoluer. “Enlist Hollywood in the War on Teen Pregnancy,” Goodman. “Superfluous Dads a Menace to Society,” Raspberry. “Keeper of the Seal,” a poem, Vertreace.
Word Demons.
Mini-Handbook.
Acknowledgments.
Index.
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