A World of Fiction calls upon students' diverse language and
critical thinking skills as they discover the pleasure and rewards of
reading fiction. This expanded series (Level 1: High Intermediate; Level
2: Advanced) is designed to help students sharpen their reading,
vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Each level contains 16
unabridged stories.
Highlights
- The stories are ideal for literary analysis, language practice, and
lively cross-cultural discussion.
- Each level features selections by noteworthy authors -- (Book 1)
Raymond Carver, Dorothy
Parker, Tim O'Brien, and Kate Chopin. (Book 2) James Joyce, Louise
Erdrich, Woody Allen,
and Alice Walker. - Reading selections guide students through understanding plots,
exploring themes, analyzing styles,
making judgments and cross-cultural connections, and debating the
issues that are explored. - Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs,
and 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 experiences.
