9780756971052
448 pages
Hardcover Student Textbook
A thought-provoking collection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama that builds a strong foundation for the study of literature
This outstanding anthology for middle school students is a gateway to literature appreciation. A rich mixture of contemporary and classic selections by acclaimed writers such as:
Bruce Coville
Sandra Cisneros
Carl Sandburg
Langston Hughes
and Russell Freedman will appeal to all students.
Special Focus: Vocabulary and Reading Skills
Vocabulary
Units begin with an overview of a vocabulary skill or strategy. Most selections also have a Vocabulary Builder that presents the targeted words.
Reading
A preview page before each selection has a Reading Connection that sets the context and a Skill Focus that targets a reading or literary skill. Discussion questions, a writing activity, and an author biography follow each selection.
