| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 214 pages) |
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Includes glossary. |
| Contents |
Building a strong foundation. -- Getting the essential information -- Finding the main idea -- Defining vocabulary in context -- The difference between fact and opinion -- Putting it all together -- Structure. -- Start from the beginning: chronological order -- Order of importance -- Similarities and differences: compare and contrast -- Why do things happen? a look at cause and effect -- Being structurally sound: putting it all together -- Language and style. -- A matter of perspective: point of view -- Diction: what's in a word? -- Style: it's not what they say but how they say it -- How they say it, part two: tone -- World power: putting it all together -- Reading between the lines. Finding the implied main idea -- Assuming causes and predicting effects -- Emotional versus logical appeals -- Finding meaning in literature -- Drawing conclusions: putting it all together. |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
Being a good reader isn't just about knowing the words--you have to understand what you read and put it to use. Critical reading is an essential skill at work and in school. This eBook provides a complete reading tutorial in an easy 20-step program. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader or other PDF reader. |
| Subject |
Reading comprehension -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Reading comprehension -- Study and teaching.
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Test-taking skills.
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| Added Author |
LearningExpress (Corporation)
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| Added Title |
Reading comprehension success in twenty minutes a day |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Reading comprehension success in 20 minutes a day. New York : LearningExpress, 2016 9781611030778 (OCoLC)0942839270 |
| ISBN |
9781611030778 |
| Music No. |
LELE296 LearningExpress |
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