Reading and Writing about Contemporary Issues
Reading and Writing about Contemporary Issues by Kathleen McWhorter is a comprehensive resource published by Pearson Education, Incorporated on January 4, 2019. This 3rd edition spans 704 pages and is presented in English. The book is designed for courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading at the 9-12 grade level, offering high-interest nonfiction pieces that address real-world problems. It connects these readings thematically to enhance students’ reading and writing skills, demonstrating not only how to apply these skills but also the reasons behind their use.
Readers will find that the book organizes readings into thematic units based on contemporary issues, selected to engage and motivate students. The 3rd Edition emphasizes using readings as direct teaching tools, with selections drawn from diverse sources such as blogs, periodicals, and newspapers, arranged by difficulty level. This flexible organization caters to various integrated reading and writing courses, making it suitable for a broad range of students. The edition also mentions the availability of MyLab Reading & Writing Skills, which personalizes the learning experience, although it is sold separately from the book.
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For courses in Integrated Reading & Writing and Intermediate Reading (9-12 grade level).
High-interest, thought-provoking, thematic content to spur students’ learning
Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues gathers only the most stimulating nonfiction pieces regarding real-world problems, connects them thematically, and uses them as tools to build on students’ reading and writing through numerous examples for analysis. Students see not only how to use these skills, but why we use them. Each reading is organized into thematic units that focus on contemporary issues, and has been chosen to interest and motivate students.
The 3rd Edition uses the readings as direct teaching tools rather than examples. Readings are organized based on level of difficulty-and are drawn from a variety of sources, such as blogs and websites, books, textbooks, periodicals, popular magazines, and newspapers. This wide selection of readings and flexible organization adapts easily to a variety of integrated reading and writing courses and to a broad range of students.
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