Read Write! An Introduction to Integrated Reading and Writing
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2015
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2015
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Read Write!: An Introduction to Integrated Reading and Writing is designed as workbook; making it easy for students to annotate and highlight, take notes, and complete assignments directly on the pages.
Read Write!: An Introduction to Integrated Reading and Writing features:
- Read Write! Tips throughout. These help students better grasp a concept while also improving your study skills.
- Several short stories, novels, essays and newspaper articles.
- 26 total readings.
- Colored formatting making it easier to read and easier to follow ideas.
Readings List
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Author Bios
Some Notes about This Text
Part I The Reading and Writing Processes
Introduction to the Reading and Writing Processes
Chapter 1 The Reading Process
PAUSE
Preread
Annotate
Understand
Summarize
Evaluate
Other Reading Comprehension Strategies
KWL
SQR3
Note Taking
Paraphrasing
Cornell Note Taking
Graphic Organizers
Clustering
Building a Pyramid
Outlining
Venn Diagrams
Pro and Con List Graphic Organizer
Drawing Pictures
Two Ways to Improve Your Reading Skills
Read Write! Review Questions: The Reading Process
Chapter 2 The Writing Process
Prewriting
Audience and Purpose
Prewriting Strategies
Free Writing
Listing
Clustering
Asking Questions
Outlining
Building a Pyramid
Drafting
Thesis Statements
The Traditional Five-Paragraph Essay Layout
Sample Essay
Revising
UnitySupport
Coherence
Transitional Devices
Titles
Editing
Publishing
Read Write! Review Questions: The Writing Process
Part II Breaking down a Text and Building up an Essay
Chapter 3 Breaking down a Text
Reading on the Lines
Identifying Topic
Identifying Main Idea
Identifying Supporting Details
Identifying Implied Main Idea
Organizational Patterns
Read Write! Review Questions: Breaking down a Text
Chapter 4 Building up an Essay
Introductions
Background Information Method
General to Specific Method
Anecdote Method
Contrast Method
Quote Method
Question Method
Surprising Statement Method
The Body Paragraphs
Conclusions
Single Sentence Method
Multisentence Method
Summary Method
Suggestion Method
Prediction Method
Call-to-action Method
Revisiting the Anecdote from the Introduction
Read Write! Review Questions: Building up an Essay
Part III Critical Reading and Writing
Chapter 5 Critical Reading
Reading between the Lines
Reading beyond the Lines
Theme
Considering the Author
Author’s Background
Audience and Purpose
Fact vs. Opinion
Author’s Word Choice
Author’s Bias
Read Write! Review Questions: Critical Reading
Chapter 6 Critical Writing
Credibility
Audience and Purpose
Fact vs. Opinion
Word Choice
Bias
Writing with Sources
MLA Style
APA Style
Read Write! Review Questions: Critical Writing
Part IV Reading and Writing the Rhetorical Modes
Chapter 7 Reading and Writing Exemplification
Exemplification Elements
Series of Examples
Extended Example
A Mixtures of a Series of Examples and an Extended Example
Reading Exemplification
Writing Exemplification
Exemplification Essay Prewriting
Exemplification Thesis Statement
Exemplification Body Paragraphs
Exemplification Conclusion
Exemplification Outline
Read Write! Review Questions: Reading and Writing Exemplification
Exemplification Essay Topics
Chapter 8 Reading and Writing Descriptive-Narrative
Descriptive-Narrative Elements
The 5WH
Conflict
The Scene
Showing, Not Telling
Literary Devices and Figurative Language
Sensory Imagery
Dialogue
Traditional Story Structure
Reading Descriptive-Narrative
Writing Descriptive-Narrative
Descriptive-Narrative Essay Prewriting
Descriptive-Narrative Thesis Statement
Descriptive-Narrative Body Paragraph
Descriptive-Narrative Conclusion Paragraph
Read Write! Review Questions: Descriptive-Narrative
Descriptive-Narrative Essay Topics
Chapter 9 Reading and Writing Process
Process Elements
Organizational Patterns
Tone
Reading Process
Writing a Process Essay
Process Prewriting
Process Thesis Statement
Process Body Paragraph
Process Conclusion
Process Outline
Second or Third Person
Read Write! Review Questions: Reading and Writing Process
Process Essay Topics
Chapter 10 Reading and Writing Arguments
Argument Elements
Organizational Patterns
The Appeals
Strategies for Arguing Effectively
The Topic
The Title and Tone
The Claim
The Introduction
The Supporting Details
Fallacies
Reading Argument
Writing Argument
Argument Prewriting
Argument Claim/Thesis Statement
Argument Body Paragraphs
Argument Conclusion
Argument Outline
Read Write! Review Questions: Reading and Writing Argument
Argument Essay Topics
Part V Vocabulary Building and Journaling
Chapter 11 Vocabulary Building
Keeping Track of Vocabulary
Vocabulary Journals
Using Notecards
Discipline-specific and Other Vocabulary Words
Using Context Clues
Demystifying Words: Prefix, Suffix, and Root
Using Games and Activities to Expand Your Vocabulary
Vocabulary Pitfalls in Reading and Writing
Failure to Look up Unknown Words
Using a Thesaurus in an Attempt to Impress Your Readers
Read Write! Review: Vocabulary Building
Chapter 12 Journaling
The Importance of Journaling
Journaling Elements
Read Write! Review Questions: Journaling
Journal Topics
Part VI Mechanics Handbook
Chapter 13 Subjects and Verbs
Subjects
Verbs
Verb Types
Things to Watch Out For
Read Write! Review: Subjects and Verbs
Chapter 14 Subject–Verb Agreement
The Rule of Subject–Verb Agreement
Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects
Read Write! Review: Subject–Verb Agreement
Chapter 15 Sentence Patterns
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Comma and a Coordinating Conjunction
Semicolon
Complex Sentences
Compound-Complex Sentences
Read Write! Review: Sentence Patterns
Chapter 16 Sentence Fragments
Types of Fragments
Steps to Identify a Fragment
Correcting Fragments
Read Write! Review: Sentence Fragments
Chapter 17 Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Run-On and Comma Splice Definitions
Four Ways to Correct Run-ons and Comma Splices
Chart of the Seven Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
Chart of Most Frequently Used Conjunctive Adverbs (Transitions)
Chart of Most Frequently Used Subordinating Conjunctions
Read Write! Review: Run-ons and Comma Splices
Chapter 18 Commas
Using Commas
Commas in a Series
Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
Commas with Introductory Words, Phrases, and Clauses
Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Information
Use Commas with Interchangeable Adjectives
Direct Quotations
Commas with Addresses and Dates
Read Write! Review: Commas
Chapter 19 Commonly Confused Words
Read Write! Review: Commonly Confused Words
Chapter 20 Verb Tenses and Tense Shifts
Verb Tenses
Irregular Verbs
Unnecessary Tense Shifts
Active and Passive Voice
Read Write! Review: Verb Tenses and Tense Shifts
Chapter 21 Pronouns and Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement
Pronouns
Subjective Case
Objective Case
Possessive Case
Reflexive and Intensive Case
Who vs. Whom
Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement
The Rule of Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement
Problems with Pronouns and Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement
Read Write! Review: Pronouns and Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement
Chapter 22 Apostrophes
Apostrophe Usage
Apostrophes in Contractions
It’s vs. Its
Singular Possessive
Plural Possessive
Irregular Plurals
Possessive Compound Nouns
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive vs. Simply Plural Nouns
Two Common Apostrophe Mistakes: Verbs and Numerals
Read Write! Review: Apostrophes
Chapter 23 Capitalization
The Rules of Capitalization
Read Write! Review: Capitalization
Part VII Further Readings
“My Name” by Sandra Cisneros
“On Writing” by Billy Dennis
“The Rise of Black Feminism in America” by Kenasia M. Johnson
Student Essay: “Big Bend” by Dorothy Bennett
Student Essay: “The First Time I Slept with a Rattlesnake” by Dorothy Bennett
“How Do You Define Success?” by Carolyn K. Correia
“Impounded Fathers” by Edwidge Danticat
“Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan
Appendix
Outline Template
Pyramid Template
Levels of Reading Template
KWL Template
Literary Devices Quick Reference
Prefix, Suffix, and Root Quick Reference
The Parts of Speech
Editing Symbols
Rules of Writing: The Sweet Sixteen
Selena Stewart-Alexander has over twenty years’ experience teaching in higher education. She is a full-time faculty member at Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX, where she teaches English, developmental writing, and integrated reading and writing. Stewart-Alexander has a master’s degree in English from the University of Texas in Arlington and a BFA in communications from Southern Methodist University. At Eastfield, Stewart-Alexander is a member of the Common Book committee that selects the annual book that the college reads and centers events around and co-chair of Bookends, a book club comprised of faculty and staff. Reading, participating in Delta Sigma Theta sorority and church community outreach activities, and spending time with her family and friends are how she spends her leisure time when she is not grading essays or writing.
Patrice K. Johnson is an educator and textbook author. She is a full-time faculty member at Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX, where she teaches developmental writing. She has also taught education courses. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Central Missouri and a master’s degree in education from Texas A&M-Commerce. She is the co-chair for the English/Writing/ESL Special Interest Network for the National Association for Developmental Education. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended family, dancing, and traveling.
Caitlin S. Stanford is an educator and textbook author. She is a full-time faculty member at Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX, where she teaches or has taught developmental writing, developmental integrated reading/writing, journalism, and English. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in professional writing, both from the University of Oklahoma. She also has graduate hours in higher education and English from Texas A&M-Commerce. She enjoys reading and writing, photography, and spending time with family, friends, and her husband and pets, and she is looking forward to having her first baby, Rylin Tatiana, in fall 2015, right after this book comes out.