Journeys Near and Far 1 : Reading and Responding Critically /
Journeys near & far: reading & responding critically
Jessie M. Reppy ; Linda Best.
- Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Co., 2001.
- xii, 168 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Journeys Near and Far .
"Journeys Near and Far is a two-level reading series by authors Jessie M. Reppy and Linda Best. Both books are organized by thematic units and treat traditional topics with a fresh approach. Book 1 consists mainly of narratives on personal themes such as People in Our Lives, Meeting That Special Someone, Education and Employment, and Being a Wise Consumer in the United States. This series emphasizes students' active roles in the learning process and is based on Freire's pedagogy, theory, and emphasis on authentic materials. Learning and critical thinking activities are included in peer work and journals." (Book Cover) CONTENTS Introduction CHAPTER 1: PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES Selection 1: "A Most Valuable Player (and Provider)" by Ira Berkow Selection 2: "A Mother: Young, Single and Heroic" by David Gonzalez Selection 3: "An Unforgettable Experience" by Odalis Tejada CHAPTER 2: MEETING THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE Selection 1: "Meeting Someone Special in the United States" Selection 2A: "Wanted: A bride. By next weekend" -- Associated Press Selection 2B: "After Friends Pick Bride, Pair Marries at Megamall" -- Associated Press Selection 3: "The Sunshine of My Life" by Malgorzata Kaczynski CHAPTER 3: GOING FORWARD: EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT Selection 1: "Using the University [or College] to Achieve: How Open Am I to the Challenge of the University [or College]?" by Bailey B. Baker Selection 2: "Next Time, Eat the Pizza after the Interview" by Tom Kuntz CHAPTER 4: LOOKING FORWARD: BEING A WISE CONSUMER IN THE UNITED STATES Selection 1: "When Shopping for Holidays, 'Buyer Beware' is Still Best Advice" -- Consumers Union Another Look at the Selection: "About Consumers Union" -- Consumers Union and Consumer Reports Selection 2: "In Pursuit of Affluence, at a High Price" by Alfie Kohn Selection 3: "Whales in the Minnesota River? Only on the Web, Where Skepticism Is a Required Navigational Aid" by Tina Kelley CHAPTER 5: LOOKING BACK Selection 1: "Wounded Hearts Find Each Other" by Stephen Holden Selection 2: From "Duncan in China" by Gish Jen Selection 3: From Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
Book 1 is directed to students at the intermediate level.