Breaking Through

Description

For courses in Introductory Reading (6¿-9th grade level).

 

The comprehensive guide to reading, understanding, and retaining college-level material

Breaking Through: College Reading – the lower-level text in the Smith/Morris two-book series – motivates students and equips them with the skills necessary to achieve their academic and career goals. This text emphasizes the building of prior knowledge, or schemata, one of the most critical elements in helping developing readers achieve. The use of actual college textbook passages also provides immediate modeling and opportunities to apply study and reading skills at a realistic level.

 

You’ll find that the 12th Edition upholds the philosophy and purpose of previous editions, but now in an even more contemporary way. It teaches effective reading techniques; offers extensive practice within the pages and online; provides independent, partner, and group activities; and engages students with various reading selections that are pertinent to the college community.

 

The loose-leaf version of the text is also available with MyLab Reading

MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. When students enter your developmental reading course with varying skill levels, MyLab can help you identify which students need extra support and provide them targeted practice and instruction outside of class. Learn more about MyLab Reading.

 

 

New and updated features of this title

• UPDATED: Revised Everyday Reading Skills sections close each of the 10 chapters. These short and practical pieces offer suggestions on handling a variety of common reading tasks (e.g., selecting a book, reading news articles, reading and organizing research, reading editorials, and more.)
• NEW: Capstone Ch. 10 is entirely new, includes 4 new selections, offers a variety of ways for students to synthesize and present their discoveries and is accompanied by an expanded casebook integrated with the rest of the book.
• NEW: 10 new, long reading selections (e.g., textbook excerpts, essays, 2 short stories, a narrative, and news feature articles) combine with 18 previous favorites to provide insights into academic disciplines and examples of literary forms.
• NEW: Topical issues covered by new selections include college stress, the psychology of early adulthood, stem cell research, and immigration, and new essays include “Silent Spring,” by Richard T. Wright and Dorothy F. Boorse.
• NEW: Articles from respected periodicals (Criminology Today, The Associated Press, and Los Angeles Times) help model writing at its best.
• NEW: The contents and longer readings now included Lexile levels to help guide students appropriately.

Hallmark features of this title

• Chapter-opening learning objectives (clear, numbered and tied to Summary Points) support purpose-driven reading.
• Reader’s Tips boxes offer easily located, condensed, actionable advice throughout.
• The quantity and quality of exercises provide abundant practice in essential reading skills.
• 4 Collaborative Problem-Solving Questions end each chapter, challenging students to brainstorm, think critically, reflect on chapter instruction, and present a response to classmates.
• Interpret the Quote and extended writing assignments follow each long reading selection. Students apply interpretation skills to a quote that proceeds each selection.
• Reading selections sourced from college textbooks provide authentic reading practice for future courses.
• Free download: The Pearson Guide to the 2021 MLA Handbook.

For courses in Introductory Reading (6¿-9th grade level).

 

The comprehensive guide to reading, understanding, and retaining college-level material 

Breaking Through: College Reading – the lower-level book in the Smith/Morris two-book series – motivates readers and equips them with the skills necessary to achieve their academic and career goals. It emphasizes the building of prior knowledge, or schemata, one of the most critical elements in helping developing readers achieve. The use of actual college textbook passages also provides immediate modeling and opportunities to apply study and reading skills at a realistic level.

 

You’ll find that the 12th Edition upholds the philosophy and purpose of previous editions, but now in an even more contemporary way. It teaches effective reading techniques; offers extensive practice within the pages and online; provides independent, partner, and group activities; and engages learners with various reading selections that are pertinent to the college community.

The loose-leaf version of the text is also available with MyLab Reading

MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. When students enter your developmental reading course with varying skill levels, MyLab can help you identify which students need extra support and provide them targeted practice and instruction outside of class.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Reading does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Reading, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab Reading, search for:

0134996739 / 9780134996738 MyLab Reading for Breaking Through: College Reading, Books a la Carte — Access Card Package, 12/e

 

Package consists of:

• 0134751647 / 9780134751641 MyLab Reading Standalone Access Card
• 0134690788 / 9780134690780 Breaking Through: College Reading, Books a la carte