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Detailed Table of Contents   Unit 1: The Reading and Writing Processes   Module 1: An Introduction to Reading and Writing Answer the Question: “What the Point of Reading and Writing?” Connect Reading and Writing Activate Prior Knowledge during Reading and Writing Assess the Reading Situation and the Writing Situation    The Topic: What You Read or Write    The Purpose: Why You Read or Write    The Audience: Who You Are as a Reader and Who Reads Your Writing Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Write to Learn Review Test 1 “Gender and the Work Place” Review Test 2 “Decision-Making Styles” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 2: Use the Reading Process to Comprehend a Point Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of the Reading Process?” Explain SQ3R as a Reading Process Before Reading: Survey and Question    Survey    Question During Reading: Read and Annotate    Read    Annotate After Reading: Recite and Review    Recite    Review Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Write to Learn Review Test 1: Aging: Physical Changes Review Test 2: Parkinson’s Disease Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo] Module 3: Use the Writing Process to Make a Point Answer the Question: “What’s the Point of Using the Writing Process?” Prewrite a Piece of Writing    Asking Questions    Freewriting    Listing    Concept Mapping    Outlining: A Writing Plan Draft a Piece of Writing    Compose a Main Idea    Supporting and Expanding Your Main Idea Statement into a Draft Revise a Piece of Writing    Revision Questions    Revision Strategies Proofread a Piece of Writing Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Technology Is Linked to the Change of One Type of Society to Another” Review Test 2 “The Beginnings of Culture” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 4: Develop a Reading/Writing Strategy Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Developing a Reading-Writing Strategy?” Develop a Reading-Writing Strategy Apply the Reading-Writing Strategy: Before, During, and After Reading    Survey    Question    Read    Annotate    Recite    Review    Brainstorm Apply the Reading-Writing Strategy: After Reading, Write a Draft Apply the Reading-Writing Strategy: After Writing, Review, Revise, and Proofread Your Draft    Review    Revise    Proofread Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Develop a Reading-Writing Strategy Review Test 1 “Five Tips: Getting the Most from Your Credit Card” Review Test 2 “Using Nonverbal Communication” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Unit 2: Vocabulary   Module 5: Learning and Using New Words Answer the Question: “What’s the Point of Learning and Using New Words?” Employ Context Clues: A SAGE Approach    Synonyms    Antonyms    General Context    Examples Analyze Word Parts    Roots    Prefixes    Suffixes Use a Dictionary    How to Access and Read an Online Dictionary    Spelling and Syllables    Pronunciation    Parts of Speech    Definitions Use Vocabulary Resources in Textbooks    Be Aware of Content Area Words    Look for Textbook Definitions    Use a Glossary Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Special Effects” Review Test 2 “Earth’s Physical Systems” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 6: Word Choice, Tone, and Purpose Answer the Question: “What’s the Point of Word Choice, Tone, and Purpose?” Connect Topic, Audience, Tone, Purpose, and Word Choice Use Tone to Comprehend or Make a Point Use Subjective and Objective Tone Words to Comprehend and Make a Point Use Formal and Informal Tone Words to Comprehend and Make a Point Determine the General Purpose to Comprehend and Make a Point Figure Out the Primary Purpose to to Comprehend and Make a Point Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Is Big Brother Knocking on the Door? Civil Liberties and Homeland Security” Review Test 2 “Social Class in the United States” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Unit 3: Reading and Writing Paragraphs and Essays   Module 7: Stated Main Ideas in Reading and Writing Paragraphs Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Main Ideas and Topic Sentences?” Identify the Three Parts of a Paragraph Recognize the Traits of a Main Idea Identify the Topic of a Paragraph Identify a Topic Sentence Identify the Flow of Ideas and Placement of Topic Sentences Topic Sentence at the Beginning of a Paragraph Topic Sentence Within a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the End of a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the Beginning and the End of a Paragraph Compose a Topic Sentence Narrow the Topic Write the Topic Sentence Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Skin Cancer” Review Test 2  “What is Learning” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 8: Supporting Details in Reading and Writing Paragraphs Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Supporting Details?” Ask Questions for Locating Supporting Details Distinguish between Major and Minor Details Create a Summary from Annotations Create Logical Order Develop Relevant and Adequate Details Analyze the Effectiveness of a Paragraph Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Capitalism: Competing in a Free Market” Review Test 2 “Family Cohesion” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 9: Implied Main Ideas in Reading and Writing Paragraphs Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Implied Main Ideas?” Define Implied Main Idea Use Supporting Details and Thought Patterns to Find Implied Main Ideas Determine the Implied Main Ideas of Paragraphs State the Implied Main Idea Based on the Supporting Details Create a Summary: Implied Main Ideas Recognize Graphics as Details That Imply a Main Idea Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Smoking–A Life and Breath Decision” Review Test 2 “Two Types of Language: Denotation and Connotation” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 10: Understanding the Essay Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Understanding the Essay?” Recognize the Five Parts of an Essay Identify the Levels of Information in an Essay Titles, Introductions, and Conclusions Thesis Statement Types of Supporting Details Levels of Supporting Details The Traits of an Effective Essay A Clear Point: Main Idea or Thesis Statement Logical Order Relevant Details Effective Expression Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review [MySkillsLab logo]   Unit 4: Thought Patterns   Module 11: Transitions and Patterns of Organization: Relationships among Ideas Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Transitions and Patterns of Organization?” Determine Relationships within a Sentence: Transition Words Determine Relationships between Sentences: Patterns of Organization Use Transitions and Patterns of Organization to Comprehend a Point Use Transitions and Patterns of Organization to Make a Point Use Transitions and Patterns of Organization to Create a Writing Plan Reading and Writing Assignments [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 “Helping Others Accept Change” Review Test 2 “Where Are You in Your Career Development Process?” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review  [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 12: Time Order and Space Order Patterns: Narration, Process, and Description Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Time Order Patterns of Organization?” Comprehend Time Order    Narration: A Chain of Events    Process: Steps, Stages, or Directions Establish Time Order to Make a Point What’s the Point of Narration? Reading and Writing Assignments: Narration [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop: Compose a Narrative Paragraph What’s the Point of Process? Reading and Writing Assignments: Process  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Process Paragraph Review Test 1 “The General Adaptation Syndrome” Review Test 2 “Binge Drinking” Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo] Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Description and Space Order Patterns?” Description: Create a Picture with Words Comprehend Description Use Description to Make a Point    Using Space Order Reading and Writing Assignments: Process  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Descriptive Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 13: The Classification Pattern Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Classification Patterns?” Classification: Group Ideas Comprehend Classification Use Classification to Make a Point Reading and Writing Assignments: Classification  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Classification Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 14: The Example Patterns Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Example Patterns?” Exemplification: Illustrate Your Ideas Comprehend Examples Use Exemplification to Make a Point    Use Listing Reading and Writing Assignments: Exemplification  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Exemplification Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 15: The Comparison/Contrast Patterns Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Comparison/Contrast Patterns?” Comparison/Contrast: Show How Ideas are Similar and Different Comprehend Comparison/Contrast Use Comparison/Contrast to Make a Point    Making Comparisons    Contrasting Ideas    Patterns of Comparison/Contrast Reading and Writing Assignments: Comparison/Contrast  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Comparison/Contrast Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 16: The Cause/Effect Patterns Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Cause/Effect Patterns?” Cause/Effect: Show How Ideas and Events Impact Each Other Comprehend Cause/Effect Use Cause/Effect to Make a Point    Identify Causes    Identify Effects    Patterns of Cause/Effect Reading and Writing Assignments: Cause/Effect  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Cause/Effect Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 17: Combined Patterns Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Combining Patterns of Organization?” Comprehend How Patterns Work Together Develop Your Point in an Essay that Combines Patterns of Organization Reading and Writing Assignments: Combining Patterns  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Combined Pattern Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Unit 5: Critical Thinking and Argument   Module 18: Fact and Opinion Answer the Question, “What’s the Point Recognizing the Difference Between Fact and Opinion? Ask Questions to Identify Facts Note Biased Words to Identify Opinions Note Qualifiers to Identify Opinions Think Carefully About Supposed “Facts” Read Critically: Evaluate Details as Fact or Opinion in Context Evaluate the Context of the Passage Evaluate the Context of the Author Evaluate the Context of the Source Reading and Writing Assignments: Fact and Opinion  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review   [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 19: Argument Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Argument?” Define Argument Comprehend Argument Step 1. Identify the Author’s Claim and Supports Step 2. Decide Whether the Supports Are Relevant Step 3. Decide Whether the Supports Are Adequate Step 4: Check the Argument for Bias Use Persuasion to Make a Point Recognize and Avoid Biased Arguments What Is a Fallacy in Logical Thought? What Is Propaganda? Reading and Writing Assignments: Argument  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review  [MySkillsLab logo]   Module 20: Research and Documentation Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Research?” Find and Evaluate Sources What Kind of Information Do I Need? Where Can I Find the Information I Need? How Can I Know the Information I Find Is Reliable or Trustworthy? Avoid Plagiarism Think through the Research Writing Process Sample Student Research Essay Reading and Writing Assignments: Research  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review  [MySkillsLab logo] Answer the Question, “What’s the Point of Documentation?” Master the Basics of MLA In-Text Citations Works Cited Page MLA Formats for Non-Web Sources MLA Formats for Web Sources Master the Basics of APA In-Text Citations References Page APA Formats for Non-Web Sources APA Formats for Web Sources Reading and Writing Assignments: Documentation  [MySkillsLab logo] Workshop 2: Compose a Paragraph Review Test 1 Review Test 2 Academic Learning Log: Chapter Review  [MySkillsLab logo]   Unit 6  Sentence Mastering Grammar, Mechanics, and Style with MyWritingLab     Module 21: Subjects, Verbs, and Simple Sentences Identify Subjects Identify Verbs Recognize and Write Simple Sentences   Module 22: Compound and Complex Sentences Recognize and Write Compound Sentences Recognize and Write Complex Sentences Recognize and Write Compound/Complex Sentences   Module 23: Sentence Variety Vary Sentence Purpose Vary Sentence Types Vary Sentence Openings   Module 24: Sentence Clarity: Point of View, Number, and Tense Use Consistent Person and Point of View Use Consistent Number Use Consistent Tense   Module 25: Parallelism Use Parallel Words Use Parallel Phrases Use Parallel Clauses   Module 26: Comma Splices and Run-ons Recognize and Correct Comma Splices Recognize and Correct Fused Sentences Apply Four Ways to Correct Comma Splices and Fused Sentences   Module 27: Fragments Recognize Sentences and Fragments Recognize and Correct Types of Fragments   Module 28: Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Recognize and Correct Misplaced Modifiers Recognize and Correct Dangling Modifiers   Module 29: Subject-Verb Agreement: Present Tense Recognize Subject-Verb Agreement Use Key Verbs is the Present Tense: To Have, To Do, To Be Apply Subject-Verb Agreement Tips   Module 30: The Past Tense of Verbs Use Regular Verbs in the Past Tense Use Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense   Module 31: The Past Participle Use Past Participles of Regular Verbs Use Past Participles of Irregular Verbs Use the Present Perfect Tense Use the Past Perfect Tense Use the Passive Voice (To Be and the Past Participle) Use the Past Participle as an Adjective   Module 32: Nouns and Pronouns Identify Nouns Identify Pronouns   Module 33: Adjectives and Adverbs Identify Adjectives Identify Adverbs   Module 34: The Comma Use Commas Effectively   Module 35: The Apostrophe Use the Apostrophe Effectively   Module 36: Quotation Marks Use Quotation Marks Appropriately   Module 37: End Punctuation: Period, Question Mark, and Exclamation Point Use Periods Appropriately Use Question Marks Appropriately Use Exclamation Points Appropriately   Module 38: Capitalization Use Capitalization Appropriately   Module 39: Improving Your Spelling Apply the Rules for Improving Your Spelling   Unit 7  Additional Reading Selections     “Snow” John Haines (description) “Latino Heritage Month: Who We Are…And Why We Celebrate” Luis J. Rodriguez (narration) “Camping Out” Earnest Hemingway (process) “Don’t Call Me a Hot Tamale” Judith Ortiz Cofer (illustration) “Football’s Bloodiest Secret” Buzz Bissinger (example) “Psychological Disorders” Gerrig With Zimbardo “The Talk of the Sandbox; How Johnny and Suzy’s Playground Chatter Prepares Them for Life at the Office” Deborah Tannen (comparison/contrast) “Why We Crave Horror Movies” Stephen King  (cause/effect) “What Is Poverty?” Jo Goodwin-Parker (definition) “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother” Liza Long