The Longman ReaderWidely praised for its superior teaching apparatus and thought-provoking readings, The Longman Reader (formerly titled The Macmillian Reader) remains the most successful rhetorically organized freshman composition reader. The Seventh Edition offers fresh examples of professional essays that range widely in subject matter and approach, from the humorous to the informative, from personal meditation to argument. Each selection captures students interest and clearly illustrates a specific pattern of development. The text also includes separate chapters on reading and writing, detailed introductions to the patterns of development, "before and after" student essays for each pattern, and more activities and assignments than any comparable reader. |
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... selection . To ensure a good first reading , try the following hints . FIRST READING : A CHECKLIST Start by reading the biographical note that precedes the selection . By providing background information about the author , the biographi ...
... selection's ideas . Return to any unclear passages you encountered during the first read- ing . The feeling you now have for the piece as a whole will probably help you make sense of ... Selection EVALUATING A SELECTION: A CHECKLIST.
... selection encourage further thought ? What new perspec- tive on an issue does the writer provide ? What ideas has the selection prompted you to explore in an essay of your own ? It takes some work to follow the three - step approach ...
Contents
THE READING PROCESS | 1 |
FAMILY AND CHILDREN | 6 |
THE WRITING PROCESS | 12 |
Copyright | |
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