A COMMUNITY OF READERS: A THEMATIC APPROACH TO READING, 7th Edition, helps developing readers engage in all steps of the reading and learning process: reading, discussing and reflecting, writing, and critical thinking. Using the unique PRO system—Prepare to Read, Read actively and reflect, and Organize to learn—students develop and follow a concrete learning process that helps them examine fact and opinion, understand bias, think critically, write effectively, and much more. Each chapter focuses on a theme, helping emerging readers develop schema, and also introduces a key reading skill such as identifying main ideas or understanding inferences. The second of two books in series, A COMMUNITY OF READERS: A THEMATIC APPROACH TO READING has been fully updated with new full-length readings, a variety of new visual aids, and a revised Reader’s Toolkit for self-testing and improving reading skills.

PART I: SKILLS INSTRUCTION AND THEMATIC READINGS.
1. The Reading Process: Joining a Community of Readers.
2. Working with Words: Living with Technology.
3. Topics and Main Ideas: Our Food, Our Culture.
4. Support for Main Ideas: Staying Well.
5. Patterns of Organization: Where We Live, Our Communities.
6. Inferences and Reading Literature: Dealing with Gender.
7. Facts and Opinions: Living in a Diverse Society.
8. Critical Thinking: Crime and Punishment.
PART II: A READER’S TOOLKIT.
1. Reading Visual Aids.
2. Note Taking: The Cornell Note-Taking System.
3. Test Taking.
4. Writing Tips for Readers.
5. Evaluating and Navigating Websites.
6. Reader Response Journals.
7. Reading Circles.
8. Poster Sessions.
9. Suggested Reading for Book Projects.
Index.

A COMMUNITY OF READERS: A THEMATIC APPROACH TO READING, 7th Edition, helps developing readers engage in all steps of the reading and learning process: reading, discussing and reflecting, writing, and critical thinking. Using the unique PRO system—Prepare to Read, Read actively and reflect, and Organize to learn—students develop and follow a concrete learning process that helps them examine fact and opinion, understand bias, think critically, write effectively, and much more. Each chapter focuses on a theme, helping emerging readers develop schema, and also introduces a key reading skill such as identifying main ideas or understanding inferences. The second of two books in series, A COMMUNITY OF READERS: A THEMATIC APPROACH TO READING has been fully updated with new full-length readings, a variety of new visual aids, and a revised Reader’s Toolkit for self-testing and improving reading skills. Interactive Learning: New! The Aplia online homework solution gives students more hands-on practice to help them understand concepts at greater depth, while giving instructors a hand with grading. More Skills Help: New visual aids in the Reader’s Toolkit incorporate fresh data and engaging infographics. The toolkit allows students to study independently and self-test for stronger skill development. “Reading Visual Aids” instruction is integrated throughout the text and highlighted in a condensed, updated section. New “EQ” Focus: Several of the new reading passages included focus on emotional intelligence which helps readers see the importance this skill plays in learning and interpersonal relationships. Compelling Themes: The book’s thematic approach allows students focus on a single topic and explore complex material from different viewpoints, while dynamic introductions draw students into the chapter theme with intriguing visuals and provocative questions. Writing Connections: Writing exercises and “Write About It” sections show where reading and writing intersect in learning, each skill influencing the other. Boxed Features: Woven into every chapter, boxed features such as “Reader's Tips,” “Put It Together” charts, and easy-to-find vocabulary words and definitions help students comprehend material at a glance. Web Activities: Web links in every chapter and how-to discussions on evaluating and navigating websites give students an edge in research for freshman composition and courses in other disciplines. Skills Mastery: Multiple self-tests throughout the book afford students the opportunity to challenge themselves on skills and concepts, and can be used by instructors as reviews, pre-tests, or post-tests.