{"product_id":"9781591944836","title":"Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills","description":"Description\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTen Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills,\u003c\/i\u003e Fifth Edition, is one of the most popular books in the Ten Steps college reading skills series. It can be used as either a core or an advanced developmental reading text.\u003c\/p\u003eKey Features\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e•  Focus on the Basics.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003ci\u003eTen Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills\u003c\/i\u003e explains in an extremely clear, step-by-step way the ten skills most needed for literal and critical reading comprehension. Many examples, practices, tests, and comments are provided to ensure that students understand and master each skill. In general, the focus is on teaching the skills, not just on explaining or testing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e•  High Interest Level.\u003c\/b\u003e  The readings in the book have been chosen not only for the appropriateness of their reading level but also for their compelling content. They should engage teachers and students alike. Your students will never be bored by the practice materials in this or any other TP book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e•  Integration of Skills.\u003c\/b\u003e  Students do more than learn the skills individually in Part I. They also learn to apply the skills together through the reading selections in Parts I and II as well as through the combined-skills tests in Part III. They become effective readers and thinkers by means of a good deal of practice in applying a combination of skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e•  Clarity and Friendliness.\u003c\/b\u003e  Exceptional clarity has always been a hallmark of John Langan’s books—in the step-by-step explanations for each skill, in the logically sequenced materials, and even in the care given to the questions and answer choices in the activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountless numbers of teachers have praised the friendly and helpful tone of John Langan’s books—a tone that never condescends to students. This revised book is no exception. In addition, the human content of the paragraphs and longer selections will definitely appeal to you and your students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Townsend Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041087045872,"sku":"9781591944836","price":43.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781591944836","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}