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The Etc Program Issues and Answers: A Competency Based Reading Writing Book
The Etc Program Issues and Answers A Competency Based Reading Writing Book Author:Elaine Kirn This book offers readings on current issues and slightly simplified "media realia"--typical examples of the kinds of newspaper and magazine material that usually interest adults. Writing sections present instruction in mechanics and in style; as students express their views in writing they are encouraged to use a "writing process" approach to cl... more »arify their thoughts and improve their language skills. Each chapter opens with a vocabulary section. Part One describes major issues of the chapter, followed by comprehension activities, discussion questions, and topics for informal "debate"; Part Two builds vocabulary and presents reading skills; Part Three consists of slightly simplified newspaper and magazine articles with comprehension and "Beyond the Text" exercises; and Part Four begins with explanation and practice in writing mechanics, organization and style; it ends with a writing activity.« less