The Skilled Reader integrates reading skills with the reading process (SQ3R) to produce more effective readers and help students discover the power and pleasure of reading. Providing step-by-step reading instruction, a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources, the author combines solid skill instruction with an abundance of guided practice to develop the quintessential abilities students need to become skilled readers and critical thinkers.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE Becoming a Skilled Reader
Chapter 1 A Reading System for Skilled Readers
Prior Knowledge
The Reading Process
Before Reading: Survey and Question
Applying the Before Reading Step: “Before Reading” Activities
During Reading: Read and Recite
After Reading: Review
Textbook Skills: Before, During, and After Reading--Asking Questions and
Recording Answers
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
Mastery Tests
Chapter 2 Vocabulary in Context
Before Reading About Vocabulary in Context
The Importance of Words
Context Clues: A SAGE Approach
Synonyms
Antonyms
General Context
Examples
Textbook Skills: Visual Vocabulary
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Vocabulary in Context
Mastery Tests
Chapter 3 Vocabulary-Building Skills
Before Reading About Vocabulary-Building Skills
Word Parts
Roots
Prefixes
Suffixes
Additional Word Parts
The Dictionary
How to Find Words in the Dictionary
How to Read a Dictionary Entry
Textbook Skills: Textbook Aids for Learning Content Words
Content Words
Textbook Definitions
Glossaries
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Vocabulary Building Skills
Mastery Tests
Chapter 4 Topics and Main Ideas
Before Reading About Topics and Main Ideas
Topics
General and Specific Ideas
Identifying the Topic of a Paragraph
Main Ideas
Supporting Details
Textbook Skills: Topics in Headings
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Topics and Main Ideas
Mastery Tests
Chapter 5 Locating Stated Main Ideas
Before Reading About Locating Stated Main Ideas
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
Textbook Skills: The Central Idea and the Thesis Statement
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Locating Stated Main Ideas
Mastery Tests
The Skilled Reader, chapter 6 contents
Chapter 6 Supporting Details
Before Reading About Supporting Details
Questions for Locating Supporting Details
Major and Minor Details
Textbook Skills: Ideas from General to Specific: Creating a Summary
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Supporting Details
Mastery Tests
Chapter 7 Outlines and Concept Maps
Before Reading About Outlines and Concept Maps
Outlines
Concept Maps
Textbook Skills: The Table of Contents in a Textbook
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Outline and Concept Maps
Mastery Tests
Chapter 8 Transitions and Thought Patterns
Before Reading About Transitions and Thought Patterns
The Purpose of Transitions and Thought Patterns
Transition Words: Relationships Within a Sentence
Thought Patterns: Relationships Between Sentences
The Time Order Pattern
The Space Order Pattern
The Listing Pattern
The Classification Pattern
Textbook Sills: Transitions and Clear Information
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Transitions and Thought Patterns
Mastery Tests
Chapter 9 More Thought Patterns
Before Reading About More Thought Patterns
The Comparison-and-Contrast Patterns
The Comparison Pattern
The Contrast Pattern
The Comparison-and-Contrast Pattern
The Cause-and-Effect Pattern
The Generalization-and-Example Pattern
Textbook Skills: The Definition Pattern
A Final Note: Thought Patterns and Textbooks
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About More Thought Patterns
Mastery Tests
Chapter 10 Implied Main Ideas
Before Reading About Implied Main Ideas
An Introduction to Implied Main Ideas
Studying Supporting Details to Identify and State the Topic
Using Topics, Supporting Details, and Thought Patterns to Determine the Implied Main
Idea
Annotating the Paragraph to Determine the Implied Main Idea
Creating a One-Sentence Summary from Supporting Details
Textbook Skills: Pictures as Details
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Implied Main Ideas
Mastery Tests
Chapter 11 Inferences
Before Reading About Inferences
Inferences: Educated Guesses
What Is a Valid Inference?
Making VALID Inferences and Avoiding Invalid Conclusions
Step 1: Verify and Value the Facts
Step 2: Assess Prior Knowledge
Step 3: Learn from the Text
Step 4: Investigate for Bias
Step 5: Detect Contradictions
Textbook Skills: Inferences and Photos
Chapter Review
Applications
Review Tests
After Reading About Inferences
Mastery Tests
PART TWO Additional Readings
The Connection Between Reading and Writing
Step 1: Prewrite
Step 2: Organize Your Ideas
Step 3: Write
Step 4: Edit and Revise
Annotating a Text
Writing a Summary
Shoulders
Nels Gould
Finding My Voice
Maria Housden
A Dad at the Final Frontier
Marc Parent
Close Again
Marion Bond West
I’ve Seen the Worst That War Can Do
Nikolay Palchikoff
Growing Up With Two Moms
Megan McGuire
Want to Do Better on the Job? Listen Up!
Diane Cole
Sojourner Truth (Textbook Skills)
John A. Garraty and Mark C. Carnes
Confessions
Amy Tan
To Walk in Beauty
Bear Heart
PART THREE Combined-Skills Tests
PART FOUR Reading Enrichment
Appendix A ESL Reading Tips
Appendix B Reading Graphics
Appendix C Word Parts
