Welcome Page for Instructors
Welcome Page for Students
Writing Quick Start: Analyzing Academic Success
Factors That Contribute to Success
The New Marshmallow Test: Students Can't Resist Multitasking, Annie Murphy Paul
Exercises for ""The New Marshmallow Test: Students Can't Resist Multitasking"by Annie Murphy Paul
Understanding the Reading: "The New Marshmallow Test"
Analyzing The Writer's Technique: "The New Marshmallow Test"
Responding to the Reading
Quizzes for "The New Marshmallow Test" by Annie Murphy Paul
Comprehension Quiz for "The New Marshmallow Test"
Summary Quiz for "The New Marshmallow Test"
Writing Quiz for "The New Marshmallow Test"
Strategies for Success
Classroom Skills
Exercises for Chapter 1
Exercise 1.1, Organizing a Study Area
Exercise 1.2, Selecting Study Strategies
Exercise 1.3, Rating Your Academic Image
Exercise 1.4, Analyzing Your Academic Image
Exercise 1.5, Working Together
Exercise 1.6, Improving Your Note-Taking Skills
Exercise 1.7, Working Together
Instructor Resources for Chapter 1
Possible Answers for Chapter 1
PowerPoints for Chapter 1
Prereading Questions for Chapter 1
Writing Quick Start: Writing in College
Academic Writing: What to Expect
Why Improve Your Writing Skills?
Developing Strategies for Writing
What Is Your Learning Style?
Learning Style Inventory
Exercises for Chapter 2
Exercise 2.1, Getting the Most from Your Syllabus
Exercise 2.2, Examining Online Reference Sources
Instructor Resources for Chapter 2
Possible Answers for Chapter 2
PowerPoints for Chapter 2
Writing Quick Start: Reading and Responding to Text
Academic Writing: What to Expect
A GUIDE TO ACTIVE READING
Readings
Preview: "American Jerk: Be Civil, or I'll Beat You to a Pulp," Todd Schwartz
Key Elements: "American Jerk: Be Civil, or I'll Beat You to a Pulp," Todd Schwartz
A Guide to Responding to Text
Working With Text
Reading
Superhero or Supervillain? If science gives people superpowers, will they use them for good or evil?"
Exercises for Superhero or Supervillain?
After Reading
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Analyze Student Essays
Reading: "'American Jerk'? How Rude! (but True)"
Analyzing The Writer's Technique: "'American Jerk?' How Rude! (but True)"
Responding to the Reading
Exercises for Chapter 3
Exercise 3.1 Testing Recall after Previewing
Exercise 3.2 Practice with Annotating
Exercise 3.3 Writing a Summary
Instructor Resources for Chapter 3
Possible Answers for Chapter 3
PowerPoints for Chapter 3
Prereading Questions for Chapter 3
Writing Quick Start: Thinking Critically about Text and Visuals
Thinking and Reading Critically
Reading Visuals Critically
Exercises for Chapter 4
Exercise 4.1 Making Reasonable Inferences
Exercise 4.2 Evaluating Statements
Exercise 4.3 Distinguishing between Facts and Opinions
Exercise 4.4 Writing Facts and Opinions
Exercise 4.5 Analyzing Denotation and Connotation
Exercise 4.6 Recognizing Similes and Metaphors
Exercise 4.7 Recognizing Euphemisms and Doublespeak
Exercise 4.8 Analyzing Tone
Exercise 4.9 Experimenting with Tone
Exercise 4.10 Identifying Assumptions
Exercise 4.11 Identifying Assumptions in a Reading
Exercise 4.12 Identifying Generalizations
Exercise 4.13 Identifying Purposeful Omissions
Exercise 4.14 Identifying Bias in a Reading Selection
Exercise 4.15 Synthesizing Your Skills
Exercise 4.16 Analyzing a Textbook Photo
Exercise 4.17 Writing about Photos
Exercise 4.18 Analyzing a Table
Exercise 4.19 Working with Tables and Figures
Instructor Resources for Chapter 4
Possible Answers for Chapter 4
PowerPoints for Chapter 4
Writing Quick Start: Prewriting
Choosing a Topic
Narrowing a Topic
Thinking About Your Writing Situation
Discovering Ideas To Write About
Students Write
Students Write
Exercises for Chapter 5
Exercise 5.1 Branching
Exercise 5.2 Questioning
Exercise 5.3 Considering Your Audience
Exercise 5.4 Point of View
Exercise 5.5 Freewriting
Exercise 5.6 Mapping
Exercise 5.7 Brainstorming
Exercise 5.8 Questioning
Exercise 5.9 Patterns of Development
Exercise 5.10 Visualizing and Sketching
Exercise 5.11 Researching a Topic
Exercise 5.12 Prewriting
Instructor Resources for Chapter 5
Possible Answers for Chapter 5
PowerPoints for Chapter 5
Writing Quick Start: Developing and Supporting a Thesis
What is a Thesis Statement?
Developing Your Thesis Statement
Supporting Your Thesis Statement With Evidence
Students Write: Latrisha Wilson's Working Thesis
Reading
Internet Addiction, Greg Beato
Exercises for "Internet Addiction" by Greg Beato
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Interpreting a Graphic
Responding to the Reading
Working Together: "Internet Addiction"
Quizzes for "Internet Addiction" by Greg Beato
Comprehension Quiz for "Internet Addiction"
Summary Quiz for "Internet Addiction"
Writing Quiz for "Internet Addiction"
Exercises for Chapter 6
Exercise 6.1 Identifying and Revising Thesis Statements That Lack Assertions
Exercise 6.2 Identifying and Revising Overly General Thesis Statements
Exercise 6.3 Identifying and Revising Thesis Statements That Focus on Several Points
Exercise 6.4 Evaluating Thesis Statements
Exercise 6.5 Choosing the Best Evidence for Your Writing Situation
Instructor Resources for Chapter 6
Possible Answers for Chapter 6
PowerPoints for Chapter 6
Prereading Questions for Chapter 6
Writing Quick Start: Drafting an Essay
The Structure of an Essay
Organizing Your Supporting Details
Writing Your Introduction, Conclusion, and Title
Students Write
Students Write: No Place Left for Privacy, Latrisha Wilson
Analyzing the First Draft
Readings
"Black Men and Public Space," Brent Staples
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Visualizing the Reading
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Black Men and Public Space" by Brent Staples
Comprehension Quiz for "Black Men and Public Space"
Summary Quiz for "Black Men and Public Space"
Writing Quiz for "Black Men and Public Space"
Exercises for Chapter 7
Exercise 7.1 Working with Most-to-Least and Least-to-Most Order
Exercise 7.2 Working with Chronological Order
Exercise 7.3 Working with Spatial Order
Exercise 7.4 Writing Titles
Essay in Progress Activities
Essay in Progress Activities for Chapter 7
Instructor Resources for Chapter 7
Possible Answers for Chapter 7
PowerPoints for Chapter 7
Prereading Questions for Chapter 7
Writing Quick Start: Writing Effective Paragraphs
The Structure Of a Paragraph
Writing a Topic Sentence
Including Supporting Details
Using Transitions and Repetition
Students Write
Latrisha Wilson's First-Draft Paragraph
Exercises for Latrisha Wilson's First-Draft Paragraph
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Students Write
The Value of Volunteering, Robin Ferguson
Group Exercises
Working Together
Exercises for Chapter 8
Exercise 8.1 Working with Topic Sentences
Exercise 8.2 Using Topic Sentences to Support a Thesis
Exercise 8.3 Practicing Paragraph Unity
Exercise 8.4 Using Evidence to Develop a Paragraph
Exercise 8.5 Using Details to Develop a Paragraph
Exercise 8.6 Providing Concrete, Specific Details
Exercise 8.7 Evaluating Paragraphs, Unity, and Coherence
Instructor Resources for Chapter 8
Possible Answers for Chapter 8
PowerPoints for Chapter 8
Prereading Questions for Chapter 8
Writing Quick Start: Revising Content and Organization
Why Revise?
Useful Techniques for Revision
Key Questions for Revision
Working with Classmates to Revise Your Essay
Using Your Instructor's Comments
Considering Your Learning Style When You Revise
Students Write
No Place Left for Privacy, Latrisha Wilson (Reviewer Comments, Graphic Organizer, Sample Paragraph with Comments, and Revised Draft)
Exercises for "No Place Left for Privacy" (First Draft)
Analyzing the the Revision
Working Together
Exercises for Chapter 9
Exercise 9.1 Comparing a First Draft and a Final Draft
Exercise 9.2 Using Your Instructor's Comments on a Draft
Instructor Resources for Chapter 9
Possible Answers for Chapter 9
PowerPoints for Chapter 9
Prereading Questions for Chapter 9
Writing Quick Start: Editing Sentences and Words
Analyzing Your Sentences
Analyzing Your Word Choice
Suggestions for Proofreading
A Revised Paragraph from "No Place Left for Privacy", Latrisha Wilson
Exercises for Chapter 10
Exercise 10.1
Exercise 10.2
Exercise 10.3
Exercise 10.4
Exercise 10.5
Exercise 10.6
Exercise 10.7
Exercise 10.8
Exercise 10.9
Instructor Resources for Chapter 10
Possible Answers for Chapter 10
PowerPoints for Chapter 10
Writing Quick Start: An Introduction to Patterns of Development
An Overview of the Patterns of Development
Combining the Patterns
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: Process Analysis
Reading
Against Forgetting: Where Have All the Animals Gone? Derrick Jensen
Quizzes for "Against Forgetting: Where Have All the Animals Gone?"
Comprehension Quiz for "Against Forgetting: Where Have All the Animals Gone?"
Summary Quiz for "Against Forgetting: Where Have All the Animals Gone?"
Writing Quiz for "Against Forgetting: Where Have All the Animals Gone?"
e-Reading
The Buffett Rule
Quizzes for ""The Buffet Rule"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Buffett Rule"
Summary Quiz for "The Buffett Rule"
Writing Quiz for "The Buffett Rule
Instructor Resources for Chapter 11
PowerPoints for Chapter 11
Prereading Questions for Chapter 11
Writing Quick Start: Narration: Recounting Events
Characteristics of a Narrative
Reading
Right Place, Wrong Face, Alton Fitzgerald White
Quizzes for "Right Place, Wrong Face"
Comprehension Quiz for "Right Place, Wrong Face"
Summary Quiz for "Right Place, Wrong Face"
Writing Quiz for "Right Place, Wrong Face"
Visualizing a Narrative: a Graphic Organizer
Reading
Writing about What Haunts Us, Peter Orner
Quizzes for "Writing about What Haunts Us"
Comprehension Quiz for "Writing about What Haunts Us"
Summary Quiz for "Writing about What Haunts Us"
Writing Quiz for "Writing about What Haunts Us"
Integrating Narration Into an Essay
Reading Actively and Thinking Critically
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: Narration
Students Write
Being Double, Santiago Quintana
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Responding to the Reading
Reading
The Lady in Red, Richard LeMieux
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically about Narration
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "The Lady in Red"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Lady in Red"
Summary Quiz for "The Lady in Red"
Writing Quiz for "The Lady in Red"
Reading
The Alternate History of Susan Chung: One Woman's Quest to Find Her Birthparents, Nicole Soojung Callahan
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Text and Visuals
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "The Alternate History of Susan Chung"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Alternate History of Susan Chung"
Summary Quiz for "The Alternate History of Susan Chung"
Writing Quiz for "The Alternate History of Susan Chung"
eBook
Applying Your Skills: Additional Essay Assignments
e-reading
Discussing Family Trees in School Can Be Dangerous
Quizzes for "Discussing Family Trees in School Can Be Dangerous"
Comprehension Quiz for "Discussing Family Trees in School Can Be Dangerous"
Summary Quiz for "Discussing Family Trees in School Can Be Dangerous"
Writing Quiz for "Discussing Family Trees in School Can Be Dangerous"
Exercises for Chapter 12
Exercise 12.1 Building Conflict
Exercise 12.2 Choosing a Point of View
Instructor Resources for Chapter 12
Possible Answers for Chapter 12
PowerPoints for Chapter 12
Prereading Questions for Chapter 12
Writing Quick Start: Description: Portraying People, Places, and Things
CHARACTERISTICS OF DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
Reading
"Bad Dog," Rachel Maizes
Quizzes for "Bad Dog"
Comprehension Quiz for "Bad Dog"
Summary Quiz for "Bad Dog"
Writing Quiz for "Bad Dog"
VISUALIZING A DESCRIPTION: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
"You Are Your Bike," Mary Roach
Quizzes for "You Are Your Bike"
Comprehension Quiz for "You Are Your Bike"
Summary Quiz for "You Are Your Bike"
Writing Quiz for "You Are Your Bike"
INTEGRATING DESCRIPTION INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: Description
Students Write
"Heatstroke with a Side of Burn Cream," Ted Sawchuck
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Description
Responding to the Essay
Reading
"Eating Chili Peppers," Ted Sawchuck
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Description
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Eating Chili Peppers"
Comprehension Quiz for "Eating Chili Peppers"
Summary Quiz for "Eating Chili Peppers"
Writing Quiz for "Eating Chili Peppers"
Reading
"Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie," Gabriel Thompson
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically about Description
Responding to the Reading
Working Together: "Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie
Quizzes for "Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie"
Comprehension Quiz for "Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie"
Summary Quiz for "Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie"
Writing Quiz for "Speaking Quiché in the Heart of Dixie"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
e-Reading
Hidden Gems of Pebble Creek
Quizzes for "Hidden Gems of Pebble Creek"
Comprehension Quiz for "Hidden Gems of Pebble Creek"
Summary Quiz for "Hidden Gems of Pebble Creek"
Writing Quiz for "Hidden Gems of Pebble Creek"
Exercises for Chapter 13
EXERCISE 13.1 Using Sensory Details, Active Verbs, and Varied Sentences
EXERCISE 13.2 Focusing the Dominant Impression
EXERCISE 13.3 Appealing to the Senses
Instructor Resources for Chapter 13
Possible Answers for Chapter 13
PowerPoints for Chapter 13
Prereading Questions for Chapter 13
Writing Quick Start: Explaining with Examples
CHARACTERISTICS OF ILLUSTRATION ESSAYS
Reading
"The Brains of the Animal Kingdom" Frans de Waal
Quizzes for "The Brains of the Animal Kingdom"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Brains of the Animal Kingdom"
Summary Quiz for "The Brains of the Animal Kingdom"
Writing Quiz for "The Brains of the Animal Kingdom"
VISUALIZING AN ILLUSTRATION ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
"Rambos of the Road" MARTIN GOTTFRIED
Quizzes for "Rambos of the Road" MARTIN GOTTFRIED"
Comprehension Quiz for "Rambos of the Road"
Summary Quiz for "Rambos of the Road"
Writing Quiz for "Rambos of the Road"
INTEGRATING ILLUSTRATION INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: Illustration
Students Write
Conforming to Stand Out: A Look at American Beauty
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Illustration
Responding to the Essay
Reading
"Snoopers at Work" BILL BRYSON
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Snoopers at Work"
Comprehension Quiz for "Snoopers at Work"
Summary Quiz for "Snoopers at Work"
Writing Quiz for "Snoopers at Work"
Reading
"Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other" SHERRY TURKLE
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Illustration
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Alone Together"
Comprehension Quiz for "Alone Together"
Summary Quiz for "Alone Together"
Writing Quiz for "Alone Together"
Applying Your Skills: Additional Essay Assignments
e-Reading
A Look at Vertical Patrols in Public Housing (podcast)
Quizzes for "A Look at Vertical Patrols in Public Housing"
Comprehension Quiz for "A Look at Vertical Patrols in Public Housing," WNYC/Radio Rookies, Temitayo Fagbenle
Summary Quiz for "A Look at Vertical Patrols in Public Housing," WNYC/Radio Rookies, Temitayo Fagbenle
Writing Quiz for "A Look at Vertical Patrols in Public Housing," WNYC/Radio Rookies, Temitayo Fagbenle
Exercises for Chapter 14
EXERCISE 14.1 Developing Examples to Support Generalizations
EXERCISE 14.2 Providing Examples to Explain and Clarify
EXERCISE 14.3 Developing Examples for a Specific Audience
Instructor Resources for Chapter 14
Possible Answers for Chapter 14
PowerPoints for Chapter 14
Prereading Questions for Chapter 14
Process Analysis: Explaining How Something Works or Is Done
CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY
Reading
"How Not to Say the Wrong Thing" SUSAN SILK AND BARRY GOLDMAN
Quizzes for "How Not to Say the Wrong Thing"
Comprehension Quiz for "How Not to Say the Wrong Thing"
Summary Quiz for "How Not to Say the Wrong Thing"
Writing Quiz for "How Not to Say the Wrong Thing"
VISUALIZING A PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
"Shitty First Drafts" ANNE LAMOTT
Quizzes for "Shitty First Drafts"
Comprehension Quiz for "Shitty First Drafts"
Summary Quiz for "Shitty First Drafts"
Writing Quiz for "Shitty First Drafts"
INTEGRATING PROCESS ANALYSIS INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: PROCESS ANALYSIS
Students Write
Going Vegan: How to Have Your Eggless Cake, and Eat It, Too!
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Responding to the Essay
Reading
"Dater's Remorse" CINDY CHUPACK
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Responding to the Reading
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Dater's Remorse"
Comprehension Quiz for "Dater's Remorse"
Summary Quiz for "Dater's Remorse"
Writing Quiz for "Dater's Remorse"
Reading
"The Psychology of Stuff and Things" Christian Jarrett
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Text and Images
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "The Psychology of Stuff and Things"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Psychology of Stuff and Things"
Summary Quiz for "The Psychology of Stuff and Things"
Writing Quiz for "The Psychology of Stuff and Things"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
Process Analysis: How to Flirt and Get a Date!
Quizzes for "How to Flirt and Get a Date!"
Comprehension Quiz for "How to Flirt and Get a Date!"
Summary Quiz for "How to Flirt and Get a Date!"
Writing Quiz for "How to Flirt and Get a Date!"
Exercises for Chapter 15
EXERCISE 15.1 Writing a Thesis Statement for Process Analysis
EXERCISE 15.2 Providing Background Information in a Process Essay
EXERCISE 15.3 Identifying Potential Trouble Spots in a Process
Instructor Resources for Chapter 15
Possible Answers for Chapter 15
PowerPoints for Chapter 15
Prereading Questions for Chapter 15
Writing Quick Start: Showing Similarities and Differences
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAYS
Reading
"Amusing Ourselves to Depth: Is The Onion Our Most Intelligent Newspaper?" Greg Beato
Quizzes for "Amusing Ourselves to Depth"
Comprehension Quiz for "Amusing Ourselves to Depth: Is The Onion Our Most Intelligent Newspaper?"
Summary Quiz for "Amusing Ourselves to Depth: Is The Onion Our Most Intelligent Newspaper?"
Writing Quiz for "Amusing Ourselves to Depth: Is The Onion Our Most Intelligent Newspaper?"
VISUALIZING A COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY: TWO GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Reading
"Dearly Disconnected," IAN FRAZIER
Quizzes for "Dearly Disconnected"
Comprehension Quiz for "Dearly Disconnected"
Summary Quiz for "Dearly Disconnected"
Writing Quiz for "Dearly Disconnected"
INTEGRATING COMPARISON AND CONTRAST INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
Students Write
"Border Bites"
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About the Reading
Responding to the Essay
Reading
"His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots," Daniel Goleman
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Text and Visuals
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "His Marriage and Hers"
Comprehension Quiz for "His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots
Summary Quiz for "His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots"
Writing Quiz for "His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots"
Reading
"Defining a Doctor, with a Tear, a Shrug, and a Schedule" Abigail Zuger
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Text
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Defining a Doctor"
Comprehension Quiz for "Defining a Doctor"
Summary Quiz for "Defining a Doctor"
Writing Quiz for "Defining a Doctor"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
Comparison/Contrast: Screen Time Vs. Lean Time
Quizzes for "Screen Time Vs. Lean Time"
Comprehension Quiz for "Screen Time vs. Lean Time
Summary Quiz for "Screen Time vs. Lean Time"
Writing Quiz for "Screen Time vs. Lean Time"
Exercises for Chapter 16
EXERCISE 16.1 Identifying Bases of Comparison
EXERCISE 16.2 Writing an Effective Thesis Statement
Instructor Resources for Chapter 16
Possible Answers for Chapter 16
PowerPoints for Chapter 16
Prereading Questions for Chapter 16
Writing Quick Start: Explaining Categories and Parts
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION ESSAYS
Reading
"My Secret Life on the McJob: Fast Food Managers" Jerry Newman
Comprehension Quiz for "My Secret Life on the McJob: Fast Food Managers"
Summary Quiz for "My Secret Life on the McJob: Fast Food Managers"
Writing Quiz for "My Secret Life on the McJob: Fast Food Managers"
VISUALIZING A CLASSIFICATION OR DIVISION ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
The Language of Junk Food Addiction: How to "Read" a Potato Chip
Comprehension Quiz for "The Language of Junk Food Addiction"
Summary Quiz for "The Language of Junk Food Addiction"
Writing Quiz for "The Language of Junk Food Addiction"
Quizzes for "The Language of Junk Food Addiction"
INTEGRATING CLASSIFICATION OR DIVISION INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: CLASSIFICATION AND DIVISION
Students Write
"The Use and Abuse of Facebook," Allison Cava
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Classification and Division
Responding to the Essay
Reading
"The Dog Ate My Flash Drive, and Other Tales of Woe," Carolyn Foster Segal
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Text and Visuals
Responding to the Reading
Quizzes for "The Dog Ate My Flash Drive"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Dog Ate My Flash Drive
Summary Quiz for "The Dog Ate My Flash Drive"
Writing Quiz for "The Dog Ate My Flash Drive"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
"What's Inside: Coffee
Quizzes for "What's Inside: Coffee?"
Comprehension Quiz for "What's Inside: Coffee?"
Summary Quiz for "What's Inside: Coffee?"
Writing Quiz for "What's Inside: Coffee?"
Exercises for Chapter 17
EXERCISE 17.1 Identifying Principles of Classification or Division
EXERCISE 17.2 Classifying and Dividing by Category
EXERCISE 17.3 Drawing a Graphic Organizer
Instructor Resources for Chapter 17
Possible Answers for Chapter 17
PowerPoints for Chapter 17
Prereading Questions for Chapter 17
Writing Quick Start: Explaining What You Mean
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXTENDED DEFINITIONS
Reading
"Freegans: They Live Off What We Throw Away," Jan Goodwin
Quizzes for "Freegans"
Comprehension Quiz for "Freegans"
Summary Quiz for "Freegans"
Writing Quiz for "Freegans"
VISUALIZING AN EXTENDED DEFINITION ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
"Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?" Mike Crissey
Quizzes for "Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?"
Comprehension Quiz for "Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?"
Summary Quiz for "Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?"
Writing Quiz for "Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?"
INTEGRATING DEFINITION INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: Extended Definition
Students Write
Guerrilla Street Art: A New Use of Public Space
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Definition
Responding to the Reading
Reading
"Dating on the Autism Spectrum," Emily Shire
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Text and Images
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Dating on the Autism Spectrum"
Comprehension Quiz for "Dating on the Autism Spectrum"
Summary Quiz for "Dating on the Autism Spectrum"
Writing Quiz for "Dating on the Autism Spectrum"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
Tragedy of the Commons
Quizzes for "Tragedy of the Commons"
Comprehension Quiz for "Tragedy of the Commons"
Summary Quiz for "Tragedy of the Commons"
Writing Quiz for "Tragedy of the Commons"
Exercises for Chapter 18
EXERCISE 18.1 Writing Standard Definitions and Listing Distinguishing Characteristics
EXERCISE 18.2 Using Additional Patterns of Development
EXERCISE 18.3 Using Negation and Addressing Misconceptions
Instructor Resources for Chapter 18
Possible Answers for Chapter 18
PowerPoints for Chapter 18
Prereading Questions for Chapter 18
Writing Quick Start: Using Reasons and Results to Explain
CHARACTERISTICS OF CAUSE-AND-EFFECT ESSAYS
Reading
"Why Summer Makes Us Lazy," Maria Konnikova
Quizzes for "Why Summer Makes Us Lazy"
Comprehension Quiz for "Why Summer Makes Us Lazy"
Summary Quiz for "Why Summer Makes Us Lazy"
Writing Quiz for "Why Summer Makes Us Lazy"
VISUALIZING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT ESSAYS: THREE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Reading
"How Labels Like Black and Working Class Shape Your Identity," Adam Alter
Quizzes for "How Labels Like Black and Working Class Shape Your Identity"
Comprehension Quiz for "How Labels Like Black and Working Class Shape Your Identity"
Summary Quiz for "How Labels Like Black and Working Class Shape Your Identity"
Writing Quiz for "How Labels Like Black and Working Class Shape Your Identity"
INTEGRATING CAUSE AND EFFECT INTO AN ESSAY
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: CAUSE AND EFFECT
Students Write
"Is Sharing Files Online Killing Music?," Jonathan Adamczak
Analyzing The Writer's Technique: "Is Sharing Files Online Killing Music?"
: "Is Sharing Files Online Killing Music?"
Responding to the Essay: "Is Sharing Files Online Killing Music?"
Reading
"Can Diet Help Stop Depression and Violence?," Jurriaan Kamp
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Cause and Effect
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Can Diet Help Stop Depression and Violence?"
Comprehension Quiz for "Can Diet Help Stop Depression and Violence?"
Summary Quiz for "Can Diet Help Stop Depression and Violence?"
Writing Quiz for "Can Diet Help Stop Depression and Violence?"
Reading
"Dining in the Dark," Charles Spence and Betina Piqueras-Fiszman
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Cause and Effect
Responding to the Reading
Working Together
Quizzes for "Dining in the Dark"
Comprehension Quiz for "Dining in the Dark"
Summary Quiz for "Dining in the Dark"
Writing Quiz for "Dining in the Dark"
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
e-Reading
The Reel Sounds of Violence (podcast), On the Media/WNYC
Quizzes for "The Reel Sounds of Violence"
Comprehension Quiz for "The Reel Sounds of Violence"
Summary Quiz for "The Reel Sounds of Violence"
Writing Quiz for "The Reel Sounds of Violence"
Exercises for Chapter 19
EXERCISE 19.1 Identifying Causes
EXERCISE 19.2 Identifying Effects
Instructor Resources for Chapter 19
Possible Answers for Chapter 19
PowerPoints for Chapter 19
Prereading Questions for Chapter 19
Writing Quick Start: Reading Arguments
THE BASIC PARTS OF AN ARGUMENT
Students Write
"Organ Donation: A Life-Saving Gift," Quinne Sember
Reading
"Tipping Is an Abomination," Brian Palmer
Quizzes for "Tipping Is an Abomination"
Comprehension Quiz for "Tipping Is an Abomination"
Summary Quiz for "Tipping Is an Abomination"
Writing Quiz for "Tipping Is an Abomination"
READING ACTIVELY AND THINKING CRITICALLY
Reading
"How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking," Peter Bregman
Examining the Reading
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Argument
Responding to the Reading
Quizzes for "How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking"
Comprehension Quiz for "How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking"
Summary Quiz for "How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking"
Writing Quiz for "How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking"
Reading
"In Defense of Multitasking," David Silverman
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Visualizing the Reading
Thinking Critically About Text and Visuals
Responding to the Reading
Quizzes for "In Defense of Multitasking
Comprehension Quiz for "In Defense of Multitasking"
Summary Quiz for "In Defense of Multitasking"
Writing Quiz for "In Defense of Multitasking"
Synthesizing Ideas
e-Reading
"Weekly Address: Sandy Hook Victim’s Mother Calls for Commonsense Gun Responsibility Reforms (video)," Francine Wheeler/The White House
Quizzes for "Weekly Address: Sandy Hook"
Comprehension Quiz for "Weekly Address: Sandy Hook Victim's Mother Calls for Commonsense Gun Responsibility Reforms"
Summary Quiz for "Weekly Address: Sandy Hook Victim's Mother Calls for Commonsense Gun Responsibility Reforms"
Writing Quiz for "Weekly Address: Sandy Hook Victim's Mother Calls for Commonsense Gun Responsibility Reforms"
Exercises for Chapter 20
EXERCISE 20.1 Writing Claims
EXERCISE 20.2 Providing Reasons and Evidence
EXERCISE 20.3 Predicting Issues and Claims
EXERCISE 20.4 Writing a Summary
Instructor Resources for Chapter 20
Possible Answers for Chapter 20
PowerPoints for Chapter 20
Prereading Questions for Chapter 20
Writing Quick Start: Writing Arguments
CHARACTERISTICS OF ARGUMENT ESSAYS
Reading
"Second Chances, Social Forgiveness, and the Internet" Amitai Etzioni and Radhika Bhat
Quizzes for "Second Chances, Social Forgiveness, and the Internet"
Comprehension Quiz for "Second Chances, Social Forgiveness, and the Internet"
Summary Quiz for "Second Chances, Social Forgiveness, and the Internet"
Writing Quiz for "Second Chances, Social Forgiveness, and the Internet"
VISUALIZING AN ARGUMENT ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Reading
"Abolish the Penny" William Safire
Quizzes for "Abolish the Penny"
Comprehension Quiz for "Abolish the Penny"
Summary Quiz for "Abolish the Penny"
Writing Quiz for "Abolish the Penny"
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: ARGUMENT
Students Write
"Pull the Plug on Explicit Lyrics," James Sturm
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Thinking Critically About Argument
Responding to the Reading
APPLYING YOUR SKILLS: ADDITIONAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
e-Reading
"Should College Football Be Banned?"
Quizzes for "Should College Football Be Banned?"
Comprehension Quiz for "Should College Football Be Banned?"
Summary Quiz for "Should College Football Be Banned?"
Writing Quiz for "Should College Football Be Banned?"
Exercises for Chapter 21
EXERCISE 21.1 Limiting a Topic and Providing Background Information
EXERCISE 21.2 Making Claims and Calling for Action
EXERCISE 21.3 Developing an Argument for a Specific Audience
EXERCISE 21.4 Identifying Opposing Viewpoints
Instructor Resources for Chapter 21
Possible Answers for Chapter 21
PowerPoints for Chapter 21
Prereading Questions for Chapter 21
Writing Quick Start: Planning a Research Project and Evaluating Sources
WRITING FROM SOURCES: USING SOURCES TO MAKE YOUR OWN IDEAS CONVINCING
PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
CONSIDERING SOURCE TYPES
EVALUATING SOURCES
Exercises for Chapter 18
EXERCISE 22.1 Narrowing a Topic for a Research Project
EXERCISE 22.2 Writing a Working Thesis and Research Questions
EXERCISE 22.3 Evaluating the Relevance and Reliability of Sources
EXERCISE 22.4 Examining Sources for Bias
Instructor Resources for Chapter 22
Possible Answers for Chapter 22
PowerPoints for Chapter 22
Writing Quick Start: Finding Sources
AN OVERVIEW OF LIBRARY SOURCES
USING KEYWORDS EFFECTIVELY
USING APPROPRIATE SEARCH TOOLS
CONDUCTING FIELD RESEARCH
WORKING WITH SOURCES: TAKING NOTES, SUMMARIZING, AND PARAPHRASING
WORKING WITH SOURCES: EVALUATING YOUR NOTES AND SYNTHESIZING
CREATING AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Exercises for Chapter 23
EXERCISE 23.1 Writing a Paraphrase
EXERCISE 23.2 Evaluating a Paraphrase for Plagiarism
Instructor Resources for Chapter 23
Possible Answers for Chapter 23
PowerPoints for Chapter 23
Writing Quick Start: Drafting, Revising, and Formatting a Research Project
ORGANIZING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
DRAFTING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT
REVISING YOUR RESEARCH PAPER
PREPARING YOUR FINAL DRAFT
DOCUMENTING YOUR SOURCES: MLA STYLE
Students Write
"Schizophrenia: Definition and Treatment," Sonia Gomez
DOCUMENTING YOUR SOURCES: APA STYLE
Students Write
"Do Animals Have Emotions?," Nicholas Destino
Instructor Resources for Chapter 24
Possible Answers for Chapter 24
PowerPoints for Chapter 24
Writing Quick Start: Reading and Writing about Literature
Reading
"The Bean Eaters," Gwendolyn Brooks
A GENERAL APPROACH TO READING LITERATURE
UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF LITERATURE
ANALYZING SHORT STORIES
Reading
"The Secret Lion," Alberto RÍos
Reading
"The Story of an Hour," Kate Chopin
ANALYZING POETRY
Reading
"Two Look at Two," Robert Frost"
Reading
"How I Discovered Poetry," Marilyn Nelson
Guided Writing Assignment
A Guided Writing Assignment: LITERARY ANALYSIS
Students Write
The Keeping of "The Secret Lion," Andrew Decker
Analyzing The Writer's Technique
Reacting to the Essay
Exercises for Chapter 25
EXERCISE 25.1 Figures of Speech in Everyday Language
EXERCISE 25.2 Identifying the Elements of a TV Program
Instructor Resources for Chapter 25
Possible Answers for Chapter 25
PowerPoints for Chapter 25
Prereading Questions for Chapter 25
Writing Quick Start: Essay Examinations and Portfolios
ESSAY EXAMINATIONS
Students Write
"Essay Exam Response," Ronald Robinson
PORTFOLIOS
"Portfolio Contents and Reflective Letter," Bryan Scott
Exercises for Chapter 26
EXERCISE 26.1 Preparing a Study Sheet
EXERCISE 26.2 Predicting Essay Questions for a College Course
EXERCISE 26.3 Preparing an Informal Outline
EXERCISE 26.4 Preparing a Key-word Outline
EXERCISE 26.5 Writing Thesis Statements for Essay Exam Questions
EXERCISE 26.6 Writing a Complete Essay Exam Answer
Instructor Resources for Chapter 26
Possible Answers for Chapter 26
PowerPoints for Chapter 26
Prereading Questions for Chapter 26
Writing Quick Start: Multimedia Presentations and Business Writing
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
BUSINESS WRITING
Instructor Resources for Chapter 27
PowerPoints for Chapter 27
1 Parts of Speech
2 Sentence Structure
3 Sentence Fragments
4 Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices
5 Subject-Verb Agreement
6 Verb Forms
7 Pronoun Problems
8 Shifts and Mixed Constructions
9 Adjectives and Adverbs
10 Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
11 End Punctuation
12 Commas
13 Semicolons
14 Colons
15 Quotation Marks
16 Ellipsis Marks
17 Apostrophes
18 Parentheses
19 Dashes
20 Capitalization
21 Abbreviations
22 Numbers
23 Italics and Underlining
24 Hyphens
25 Spelling
26 ESL Troublespots: Nouns and Articles
27 ESL Troublespots: Verbs
28 ESL Troublespots: The Prepositions in, on, and at
29 ESL Troublespots: Adjectives
30 ESL Troublespots: Common Sentence Problems
Exercises for the Handbook
EXERCISE 3.1, Correcting Sentence Fragments
EXERCISE 3.2, Correcting Sentence Fragments
EXERCISE 4.1, Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices
EXERCISE 4.2, Correcting Run-ons and Comma Splices
EXERCISE 5.1, Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
EXERCISE 5.2, Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
EXERCISE 6.1, Correcting Errors in Verb Form
EXERCISE 6.2, Correcting Errors in Verb Form
EXERCISE 7.1, Correcting Pronoun Reference Errors
EXERCISE 7.2, Correcting Errors in Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
EXERCISE 7.3, Correcting Errors in Pronoun Case
EXERCISE 7.4, Correcting Pronoun Errors
EXERCISE 8.1, Correct Inappropriate Shifts
EXERCISE 8.2, Correct Inappropriate Shifts
EXERCISE 8.3, Correcting Mixed Constructions
EXERCISE 9.1, Correcting Errors with Adjectives and Adverbs
EXERCISE 9.2, Correcting Errors with Adjectives and Adverbs
EXERCISE 10.1, Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
EXERCISE 10.2, Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
EXERCISE 11.1, Correcting Errors in End Punctuation
EXERCISE 12.1, Correcting Errors in Comma Use
EXERCISE 12.2, Correcting Errors in Comma Use
EXERCISE 13.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Semicolons
EXERCISE 13.2, Correcting Errors in Use of Semicolons
EXERCISE 14.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Colons
EXERCISE 15.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Quotation Marks
EXERCISE 16.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Ellipses
EXERCISE 17.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Apostrophes
EXERCISE 18.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Parentheses and Brackets
EXERCISE 19.1, Correcting Errors in Use of Dashes
EXERCISE 20.1, Correcting Capitalization Errors
EXERCISE 21.1, Correcting Misused Abbreviations
EXERCISE 22.1, Correcting Errors in the Use of Numbers
EXERCISE 23.1, Correcting Errors in the Use of Italics
EXERCISE 24.1, Correcting Errors in the Use of Hyphens
EXERCISE 25.1, Correcting Spelling Errors
EXERCISE 26.1, Choosing the Correct Article
EXERCISE 27.1, Choosing the Correct Verb Tense
EXERCISE 27.2, Choosing the Correct Modal
EXERCISE 27.3, Correcting the Use of Gerunds and Infinitives
EXERCISE 28.1, Choosing the Correct Preposition
EXERCISE 29.1, Correcting the Order of Adjectives and Adjective-Preposition Combinations
EXERCISE 30.1, Correcting Placement of Sentence Elements
EXERCISE 30.2, Correcting Errors with Relative Pronouns
EXERCISE 30.3, Correcting Errors in the Use of Negatives
SUMMARY EXERCISE FOR SECTIONS 26–30
Answers to Even-Numbered Exercises in Handbook
Instructor Resources for the Handbook
Possible Answers for the Handbook
Acknowledgments
Revision Symbols