Reading for College
Chapter 1 The Four-Step Reading Process
Focus on: Your College Experience
Learning Strategies
Active Reading
Step 1: Preview Before Reading
How Do I Preview?
Developing Preview Questions
Turn Headings into Questions
Practice Previewing
Step 2: Read Actively
Visualizing
Make Predictions
Step 3: Highlight and Annotate
Highlighting
Annotating
Practice Highlighting and Annotating
Step 4: Review
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review
Reading Rate
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "How to Succeed in College: New Advice & Insights" by Rahim Kanani
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Practice — Jumbled Phrase
Reading 2: "Study Methods: Different Strokes for Different Folks" by Saundra K. Ciccarelli and J. Noland White
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Vocabulary Practice — Sentence Completion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Online Degree Programs
Real Life Reading: Financial Aid Sources
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Using Cornell Notes to Review
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Metacognition
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Chapter 2: Building Vocabulary Skills
Focus on: You
Learning Strategies
What Are Context Cues?
1. Logical Thinking
2. Example Clues
3. Antonym Clues
4. Definition Clues
5. Synonyms
Monitor Your Comprehension -Use Your Brain's GPS
Improve Accuracy by Reading Words Closely
Parts of Speech
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review 1
Word Part Skills
Tips to Keep in Mind
Using Word Parts
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
U-Review 2
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "The Rules of Attraction" by Bjorn Carey
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Word Game
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading 2: "Liking and Loving: Interpersonal Attraction" by Ciccarelli & White
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Crossword
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Social Networking
Real Life Reading: Financial Aid Sources
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Using Cornell Notes to Review
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Chapter 3: Topics, Stated Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Focus on: Your Health and Fitness
Learning Strategies
Why Study Topic and Main Idea?
Identify the Topic of a Reading Selection
Identify the Stated Main Idea
Main Idea Styles
Checking the Main Idea
Where to Find Main Ideas
Two Topic Sentences
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review 1
Supporting Details
Major and Minor Supporting Details
Introductory Sentences
Finding Major Details with Transitions
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
U-Review 2
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "Doping for Gold: The Dangers of Doping" by XXX
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Crossword Building
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading 2: “Managing Stress in Your Life” by Janet L. Hopson, Rebecca J. Donatelle, and Tanya R. Littrell
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Word Jumble
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Competition in College Sports
Real Life Reading: Reading Prescription Safety Information
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Concept Map
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Chapter 4: Drawing Conclusions, Implied Main Ideas and Central Point
Focus on: Your Finances
Learning Strategies
Drawing Conclusions
To Draw Logical Conclusions, Look for CLUES
Guesses and Assumptions
Sweeping Generalizations or Absolute Statements
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review 1
Implied Main Ideas
Conclusions and Implied Main Ideas
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
U-Review 2
The Central Point
Practice 7
Practice 8
Practice 9
U-Review 3
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "How to Deal With a Bad Boss" by Steve Tobak
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Word Drawing Game
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading 2: “Protecting Your Credit” by Corinne Fennessy
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Find the Word
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Privacy in the Workplace
Real Life Reading: XXX
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: XXX
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Chapter 5: Patterns of Organization
Focus on: Your Entertainment
Learning Strategies
Patterns and Transitions
Relationships Within and Between Sentences
Patterns of Organization (Part 1)
1. The Definition Pattern
2. The Listing Pattern
3. The Cause and Affect Pattern
4. The Compare and Contrast Pattern
5. Time Order Pattern
6. The Process Pattern
Overall Patterns of Organization
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review 1
Patterns of Organization (Part 2)
7. Space Order Pattern
8. Classification Pattern
9. The Generalization and Example Pattern
10. The Statement and Clarification Pattern
11. The Addition Pattern
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
U-Review 2
Mixed Patterns
Additional Patterns
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "Pyramus and Thisbe"
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Concentration
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading 2: “Steven Spielberg’s Epic Journey” by Corinne Fennessy
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Crossword
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Violent Video Games
Real Life Reading: U.S. Copyright Law
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Study Notes
Studying Transitions
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Chapter 6: Critical Thinking
Focus on: Your Science and Technology
Learning Strategies
What is Critical Thinking?
The Critical Thinking Process
Critical Thinking in Problem Solving
Digging Deeper
Evaluating Arguments with Critical Thinking
Consider the Source
Reading Skills in Critical Thinking
Invalid Support
Distinguishing Facts from Opinions
Opinion Phrases
Sentences with Both Fact and Opinion
Practice 1
U-Review 1
Identify the Author’s Purpose and Tone
Identify the Author’s Purpose
Identify the Author’s Tone
Tone and Figurative Language
Denotation and Connotation
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4
Identifying the Intended Audience
Practice 5
U-Review 2
Detecting Bias
Are You Biased?
When Bias is Factual
Practice 6
Practice 7
Practice 8
U-Review 3
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "No-Fly Zone: Denied Their Natural Habits, Millions of Pet Parrots Lead Bleak, Lonely Lives" by Charles Bergman
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Critical Thinking Analysis Chart
Reading 2: “Top 9 Reasons to Avoid Sugar as if Your Life Depended on it”by Kris Gunnars
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Crossword
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Gun Ownership
Real Life Reading: Reading Labels
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Outline
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Chapter 7: Study Skills
Focus on: Your World
Learning Strategies
Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
How to Take Good Notes
How to Take Notes
Cornell Notes
Formal and Informal Outlines
Formal Outline Format
Informal Outlines
Making an Informal Outline
Taking Notes Digitally
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
U-Review 1
Studying for Tests and Taking Tests
Academically Well-Prepared
Learn the Terms
Preparing for Tests
Physically Well Prepared
The Right Attitude
During the Test
Cheating on Tests
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
U-Review 2
Evaluating Websites
Why You Need to Evaluate Web Sites
Web Site Questions to Ask
Practice 7
Practice 8
Practice 9
U-Review 3
Reading Selections
Reading 1: "Sexual Attitudes in the United States" by John Mancionis
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Note-Taking Review
Vocabulary Practice — Guess the Phrase
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading 2: “Top 9 Reasons to Avoid Sugar as if Your Life Depended on it”by Kris Gunnars
Vocabulary Preview
Preview
Review
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary Practice — Speed Quiz
Questions for Writing and Discussion
Reading for College
Viewpoint for Critical Thinking: Death Penalty
Real Life Reading: Applying for Children’s Medical Insurance
Building Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Chapter Practice 1
Chapter Practice 2
Chapter Practice 3
Chapter Review: Cornell Notes
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