Full Description
Authentic North American short stories enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. The universal appeal of the stories in this book touches students and makes them think. Among the authors included are O. Henry, William Saroyan, Gwendolyn Brooks, Isaac Asimov, and Sandra Cisneros. Extensive pre-reading activities capture students' interest. Post-reading activities check their comprehension, increase their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and provide thought-provoking discussion and writing assignments. Literary term explanations and tasks enhance students' appreciation of literature.
Contents
PART ONEChapter 2: The Blanket - Floyd Dell; Chapter 3: The Bracelet - Yoshiko Uchida; Summing Up; PART TWO: THE UNEXPECTED; Chapter 4: A Secret for Two - Quentin Reynolds; Chapter Five: Johanna - Jane Yolen; Chapter 6: Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen - O. Henry; Summing Up; PART THREE: TRAVELING THROUGH TIME; Chapter 7: The Fun They Had - Isaac Asimov; Chapter 8: The Mirror - Judith Kay; Summing Up; PART FOUR: TURNING POINTS; Chapter 9: You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine - William Saroyan; Chapter 10: Snake Dance - Corey Ford; Chapter 11: Home - Gwendolyn Brooks; Summing Up; PART FIVE: MEN AND WOMEN; Chapter 12: The Woman - Zona Gale; Chapter 13: The Tigress and Her Mate - James Thurber; Chapter 14: The Kiss - Kate Chopin; Summing Up
