A World of Fiction 1 : Timeless Short Stories /
compiled by Sybil Marcus and Daniel Berman.
- 1st ed.
- White Plains, NY : Pearson Education, 2014.
- 226 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
- World of Fiction .
"Each chapter in this two-volume anthology is based on a complete short story. The approach to literary exploration calls upon students’ diverse language and critical thinking skills. A World of Fiction guides students through understanding the plot, exploring themes, analyzing style, making judgements and cross-cultural connections, and debating the issues that are explored. Students also examine grammar in context, expand their vocabulary skills, and practice writing. A World of Fiction 1 includes 16 shorter stories, explanations and exercises designed for high-intermediate and low-advanced readers. Selections include noteworthy authors such as Raymond Carver, Dorothy Parker, Tim O’Brien, and William Saroyan. For more advanced readers, A World of Fiction 2 features an additional 16 selections by renowned writers including James Joyce, Louise Erdrich, Woody Allen and Alan Paton. Both books in the series help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills as they discover the pleasure and reward of reading fiction.
It includes:
Reading selections represent a variety of themes, literary styles, and cultural settings to stimulate student conversation and debate.
Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs, and many other areas of vocabulary enrichment.
Writing activities include both expository and creative assignments in which students are led to incorporate the language skills featured in the chapter.
Expanded critical thinking sections encourage students to analyze stories and connect them to their own experience." (Publisher's Website) TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface How to Use This Book Acknowledgments Denying the Truth 1) Sleeping 2) Noel 3) Arrangement in Black and White 4) A Serious Talk / Katharine Weber / Michael Plemmons / Dorothy Parker / Raymond Carver Moments of Discovery 5) Damn Irene 6) Blackberries 7) Mr. Lupescu 8) Nina / Susan O'Neill / Leslie Norris / Anthony Boucher / Margarita Mondrus Engle Choices 9) Some Thing Blue 10) Transition 11) The Birthday Cake 12) The Kiss / Tayari Jones / Patricia Grace / Daniel Lyons / Kate Chopin Paths to Adulthood 13) Letter to Mama 14) The Last Word Was Love 15) Girl 16) Ambush / Armistead Maupin / William Saroyan / Jamaica Kincaid / Tim O'Brien
9780133046168 (Student Book)
2013047629
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Short stories.
PE1128 / .W7598 2014
"Each chapter in this two-volume anthology is based on a complete short story. The approach to literary exploration calls upon students’ diverse language and critical thinking skills. A World of Fiction guides students through understanding the plot, exploring themes, analyzing style, making judgements and cross-cultural connections, and debating the issues that are explored. Students also examine grammar in context, expand their vocabulary skills, and practice writing. A World of Fiction 1 includes 16 shorter stories, explanations and exercises designed for high-intermediate and low-advanced readers. Selections include noteworthy authors such as Raymond Carver, Dorothy Parker, Tim O’Brien, and William Saroyan. For more advanced readers, A World of Fiction 2 features an additional 16 selections by renowned writers including James Joyce, Louise Erdrich, Woody Allen and Alan Paton. Both books in the series help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills as they discover the pleasure and reward of reading fiction.
It includes:
Reading selections represent a variety of themes, literary styles, and cultural settings to stimulate student conversation and debate.
Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs, and many other areas of vocabulary enrichment.
Writing activities include both expository and creative assignments in which students are led to incorporate the language skills featured in the chapter.
Expanded critical thinking sections encourage students to analyze stories and connect them to their own experience." (Publisher's Website) TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface How to Use This Book Acknowledgments Denying the Truth 1) Sleeping 2) Noel 3) Arrangement in Black and White 4) A Serious Talk / Katharine Weber / Michael Plemmons / Dorothy Parker / Raymond Carver Moments of Discovery 5) Damn Irene 6) Blackberries 7) Mr. Lupescu 8) Nina / Susan O'Neill / Leslie Norris / Anthony Boucher / Margarita Mondrus Engle Choices 9) Some Thing Blue 10) Transition 11) The Birthday Cake 12) The Kiss / Tayari Jones / Patricia Grace / Daniel Lyons / Kate Chopin Paths to Adulthood 13) Letter to Mama 14) The Last Word Was Love 15) Girl 16) Ambush / Armistead Maupin / William Saroyan / Jamaica Kincaid / Tim O'Brien
9780133046168 (Student Book)
2013047629
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Short stories.
PE1128 / .W7598 2014