Developing Critical Reading Skills

Author : Deanne Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 007298290X

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Developing Critical Reading Skills by Deanne Spears Pdf

Designed for reading courses at the intermediate and advanced level, Developing Critical Reading Skills uses practice prose similar to the kind that students will encounter in the classroom, encouraging them to analyze, interpret, question, and even challenge the words of the writer. The seventh edition continues to feature a wide range of interesting and diverse selections, excellent coverage of critical reading skills, and a concluding section on reading short stories. It now also includes coverage of reading textbooks and interpreting visuals.

Author : Deanne Milan Spears
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Reading (Higher education)
ISBN : 0072982926

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Developing Critical Reading Skills by Deanne Milan Spears Pdf

Author : Spears
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0078036305

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Developing Critical Reading Skills by Spears Pdf

Author : Tania Pattison
Publisher : Pearson Education ESL
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Academic writing
ISBN : 2761356543

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Critical Reading by Tania Pattison Pdf

Critical Reading provides a systematic introduction to the process of analyzing and evaluating a written text. Students develop critical reading skills through analysis of texts from authentic sources (journals, newspapers, magazines, and websites) and a variety of academic dsiciplines. They are encouraged to develop their comprehension and vocabulary skills, while forming a reasoned assessment of the effectiveness and validity of a text. Highlights The text goes beyond the standard "reading comprehension plus vocabulary" approach. Includes opportunities for further research, as well as writing tasks designed to allow students to synthesize the materials they have read and reach an individual conclusion. Each chapter introduces a fundamental skill for developing critical awareness, including: considering place and date of publication; identifying author bias and purpose; distinguishing between fact and opinion; gauging scope of research; evaluating evidence; comparing the author's argument to other points of view; and ultimately, evaluating the strength and validity of an argument with the goal of writing a critical review of the article. Teachers can access My eLab documents for support materials including answer keys and tests.

Author : Deanne Milan Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reading (Higher education)
ISBN : 0072491329

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Developing Critical Reading Skills by Deanne Milan Spears Pdf

Designed for reading courses at the intermediate to advanced level, Developing Critical Reading Skills employs a wide range of selections to hone the reader's ability to analyze, interpret, question, and challenge the words of the writer.

Author : Mike Wallace,Alison Wray
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781473968035

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Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates by Mike Wallace,Alison Wray Pdf

Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. Practical and engaging, Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates is bursting with tools for analysing texts and structuring critical reviews, helping you to gradually build your skills beyond undergraduate level and gain confidence in your ability to critically read and write. New to this 3rd edition: Introduces a technique for developing critical thinking skills by interrogating paper abstracts Additional diagrams, exercises and concept explanations, enabling you to more easily understand and apply the various approaches A glossary, to help with understanding of key terms. Also new for this edition, a Companion Website provides additional resources to help you apply the critical techniques you learn. From templates and checklists, access to SAGE journal articles and additional case studies, these free resources will make sure you successfully master advanced critical skills. If you need to engage with published (or unpublished) literature such as essays, dissertations or theses, research papers or oral presentations, this proven guide helps you develop a reflective and advanced critical approach to your research and writing. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Author : Patricia Ann Benner
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1996-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0890618054

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Breakthroughs in Critical Reading by Patricia Ann Benner Pdf

The Breakthroughs series improves students' content -area reading skills while building valuable problem solving proficiency. Breakthroughs in Critical Reading helps students learn to understand what they read by identifying the main idea and details, summarizing and paraphrasing, recognizing the organization of ideas, and more.

Author : Stella Cottrell
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-15
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0230285295

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Critical Thinking Skills by Stella Cottrell Pdf

The second edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively.Written byStella Cottrell, leader in the field with over 1/2 million book sales to date, this text breaks down a complex subject into easily understood blocks, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations and practiceactivities to develop understanding and practise your skillsat each stage.Essential for students who are mystified by tutor comments such as 'more critical analysis needed', this is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to develop advanced skills in this area and learn to apply them to tasks such as reading, writing and note-taking. Now in two-colour, this edition has been fully revised and contains a brand new chapter on 'Critical Reflection' along with additional material on essays and referencing.

Author : Peter Watkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1316647315

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Teaching and Developing Reading Skills by Peter Watkins Pdf

This book is for anyone who wants to provide their learners with rich and rewarding reading experiences. Drawing on current reading theory, the book promotes the teaching of reading in a theoretically sound way, moving beyond a comprehension-testing approach to reading. The practical part of the book provides a collection of accessible, generic activities so that teachers can support and develop learners' reading skills and strategies. Its scope is wide-ranging, from promoting reading and developing fluency, to exploiting digital sources, using learner-generated texts and assessing reading. Further activities support teachers develop excellence in the teaching of reading through guided reflection and action research.

Author : Deanne Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0073407321

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Developing Critical Reading Skills by Deanne Spears Pdf

Although the world has changed a lot since the first edition, the underlying premise of Developing Critical Reading Skills has not. The premise of the text is that good reading and clear thinking go hand in hand. For this reason, it emphasizes practice in sustained, analytical reading. Students first work with high-quality short passages before moving on to more substantive pieces of greater complexity. The readings explore diverse subjects: anthropology, sports, human behavior, politics, social policy, education, ethics, autobiography, personal reminiscence, the minority and immigrant experience, humor, satire, and so forth. The passages also reflect diverse writing styles, thereby giving students the experience of reading high-level prose by its best practitioners. This book succeeds when students become more self-assured about their reading and when they recognize that reading well—with confidence, fluency, and enjoyment—is a significant part of their emotional and academic lives. As the book’s epigram by Tobias Wolff says: “A true piece of writing is a dangerous thing. It can change your life.” Students will feel genuine excitement when they encounter a writer who shows them a new way of looking at their lives and at the world. It is this feeling—this inspiration—that Deanne Spears imparts.

Author : C. Wallace
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230514447

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Critical Reading in Language Education by C. Wallace Pdf

Addressed to researchers in Applied Linguistics, and to professional teachers working in, or studying teaching and learning processes in, multilingual classrooms, Critical Reading in Language Education offers a distinctive contribution to the question of how foreign language learners can be helped to acquire effective literacy in English. At the heart of the book is first-hand classroom research by the author as both teacher and researcher, demonstrating an innovative research methodology and empirical evidence to support a critical reading pedagogy.

Author : Robert DiYanni,Anton Borst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119154860

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Critical Reading Across the Curriculum, Volume 1 by Robert DiYanni,Anton Borst Pdf

Powerful strategies, tools, and techniques for educators teaching students critical reading skills in the humanities. Every educator understands the importance of teaching students how to read critically. Even the best teachers, however, find it challenging to translate their own learned critical reading practices into explicit strategies for their students. Critical Reading Across the Curriculum: Humanities, Volume 1 presents exceptional insight into what educators require to facilitate critical and creative thinking skills. Written by scholar-educators from across the humanities, each of the thirteen essays in this volume describes strategies educators have successfully executed to develop critical reading skills in students studying the humanities. These include ways to help students: focus actively re-read and reflect, to re-think, and re-consider understand the close relationship between reading and writing become cognizant of the critical importance of context in critical reading and of making contextual connections learn to ask the right questions in critical reading and reasoning appreciate reading as dialogue, debate, and engaged conversation In addition, teachers will find an abundance of innovative exercises and activities encouraging students to practice their critical reading skills. These can easily be adapted for and applied across many disciplines and course curricula in the humanities. The lifelong benefits of strong critical reading skills are undeniable. Students with properly developed critical reading skills are confident learners with an enriched understanding of the world around them. They advance academically and are prepared for college success. This book arms educators (librarians, high school teachers, university lecturers, and beyond) with the tools to teach a most paramount lesson.

Author : Kristen Kieffer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173420642X

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Build Your Best Writing Life by Kristen Kieffer Pdf

Is there a gap between where you are and where you want to be in your writing life? Maybe you have a drawer full of unfinished manuscripts or a story idea you're struggling to develop. Maybe you're frustrated with your writing progress or overwhelmed by creative doubt, burnout, or writer's block. Maybe you just can't seem to sit down and write. No matter the roadblock standing between you and writing success, here's the good news: You're capable of becoming the writer you want to be-and that work can begin today. In this actionable and empowering guide to personal writing success, Kristen Kieffer shares 25 insightful chapters designed to help you:? Cultivate confidence in your skills and stories? Develop a personal writing habit you can actually sustain? Improve your writing ability with tools for intentional growth? Discover what you (really) want from your writing life-and how to get it! By the end of Build Your Best Writing Life, you'll know how to harness the simple techniques that can help you win your inner creative battles, finish projects you can be proud to share with the world, and work with focus to turn your writing dreams into reality.

Author : Stephen D. Brookfield
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1991-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 1555423566

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Developing Critical Thinkers by Stephen D. Brookfield Pdf

1989 Winner of the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature inAdult Education This award-winning book offers a practical, straightforwardguide to helping adults develop their critical thinking skills infour key arenas of adult life: in their personal relationships, intheir workplaces, in their political involvements, and in theirresponses to the media.

Author : Deanne Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0073407240

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Improving Reading Skills by Deanne Spears Pdf

The seventh edition offers students insightful, engaging, contemporary selections that to challenge them and to make them want to turn the page. The book’s subtitle, Contemporary Readings for College Students, reflects the nature of the book. In addition to acquiring skills, students will learn something about the world as they read. In addition to the readings, the book includes a wide variety of practice exercises to reinforce good reading skills and to help students develop a college-level vocabulary. This basic principle—high-interest contemporary readings and useful exercises—has accounted for the book’s success in the past and remains the guiding principle for this edition.