Created for developmental reading and study skills courses, this book focuses on reading comprehension, utilizing a theoretical framework that encourages interaction and thinking. The text systematically reinforces concepts, skills, and strategies through practice and pedagogically effective repetition. Passages of varying lengths and difficulty are excerpted from text books, spanning content from across the disciplines. An instructor’s manual is available.
About the Author
JOE CORTINA earned his B.A. degree in English from San Diego State University and his master’s degree and doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction in reading from the University of North Texas. He has taught undergraduate teacher education courses in reading at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. In 1981 he was selected to represent the Dallas County Community College District as a nominee for the Piper Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition, (click here for further information)
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