Well Read 1: Skills and Strategies for reading

Introduction to: The Sociology of food; technology in movies; Sports Psychology; the culture of music; global community; business etiquette; fashion philosophy; ethics in Education

Well Read 1: Skills and Strategies for reading

Blass, Laurie

Oxford University Press

2008

Abstract

Well Read 1 is the first book in a four-level series that develops students' reading skills and vocabulary strategies, preparing them for success in the classroom as critical thinkers. Each chapter features: Compelling perspectives related to the content areas, such as Technology in Movies, The Culture of Music, Business Etiquette, and Ethics in Education, inspiring active participation and engagement in the material. Authentic texts from a variety of genres, such as online, magazine, newspaper, textbook, journal articles, and interviews, as well as graphical representations such as charts, graphs, and timelines. Key reading skills, including Scanning; Active Previewing; Identifying the Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Details; Making Inferences; and Skimming, providing the foundation for effective, critical reading. Portable vocabulary strategies, taught with actual examples from the texts, promoting learner autonomy. Writing and online extension activities, allowing students to synthesize and make the content their own.

Contents:

. Chapter 1: The Sociology of food;

. Chapter 2: Technology in movies;

. Chapter 3: Sports Psychology;

. Chapter 4: The culture of music;

. Chapter 5: Global community;

. Chapter 6: Business etiquette;

. Chapter 7: Fashion philosophy;

. Chapter 8: Ethics in Education

Citation

Blass,Laurie. Well Read 1: Skills and Strategies for reading. Oxford University Press, 2008.

Collection

Ngành NGÔN NGỮ ANH (7220201)

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