College Reading Series, Book 2 - 9780618541874

The Houghton Mifflin College Reading Series follows a consistent sequence and structure, pairing skills and strategies with paragraphs and short selections to introduce new concepts in context. The readings represent a diverse range of sources, including textbooks and magazines.

The Houghton Mifflin College Reading Series Book 2, 2/e is the second book in a three-level series and is designed for mid-level reading courses. The readings in the Second Edition have been updated for currency and relevance to students' interest, and have been reviewed carefully to ensure grade-level appropriateness.

• An affordable price point?each book in the series contains the same topics and content as other comparable textbooks, but for a third of the price.
• Chapter objectives are clearly stated so students know what they will learn when the chapter is completed?encouraging students to take charge of their learning.
• Tips and selected readings for studying and for succeeding in school are integrated throughout the text.
• Self-assessment opportunities are featured throughout the text, including with the chapter Test Yourself sections, end-of-chapter Tests, and Combined Skills Tests.
• Review sections have been specifically designed to help students hone their critical thinking skills.
• An emphasis on enhanced vocabulary can be founded in every chapter.
• Definitions of difficult words and allusions in the readings appear as footnotes so that students don't have to go to outside sources to look up definitions.
• A flexible format allows instructors to introduce skills and activities or re-order chapters as they see fit.
• Chapter 9, "Critical Reading," shows that most arguments aren't just pro-con but can have multiple perspectives between one extreme and another.
• Chapter 6, "Patterns of Organization," has been expanded to include classification, division, and illustration.