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University Success Reading is designed for English language learners preparing for mainstream academicenvironments. A flexible three-part approach includes intensive and systematic skill development tiedto learning outcomes along with authentic essays written by top professors from Stanford University.The Reading strand provides real-life learning experiences that prepare students to become fluent,automatic, and competent readers who can achieve academic autonomy.Highlights Each part is a self-contained module allowing teachers to focus on the highest-value skills and content.Topics are aligned around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) content. Parts 1 and 2 include challenging readings that allow students to engage with the content as theybuild essential reading and critical thinking skills. Part 3 provides a truly authentic experience with an extended essay that enables students toapply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2. Additional online readings, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments. Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos. NEW! You can now create unique custom University Success content packs with Pearson Collections
Sommario
Welcome to University Success
Key Features of University Success
Scope and Sequence
Acknowledgments
PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL READING SKILLS
SOCIOLOGY: Active Reading
ECONOMICS: Main Ideas and Supporting Details
BIOLOGY: Cohesion
HUMANITIES: Fluency and Accuracy
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Visuals
PART 2: CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
SOCIOLOGY: Fact and Opinion
ECONOMICS: Implication and Inference
BIOLOGY: Evidence and Argumentation
HUMANITIES: Synthesis of Information
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Definitions and Classifications
PART 3: EXTENDED READING
SOCIOLOGY: The Art of Strategy
ECONOMICS: Supply and Demand in the Marketplace
BIOLOGY: A Study of Deadly Diseases
HUMANITIES: Cultivation of the Educated Person
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: In Pursuit of Clean Air
Credits
Index
Riassunto
University Success Reading is designed for English language learners preparing for mainstream academic
environments. A flexible three-part approach includes intensive and systematic skill development tied
to learning outcomes along with authentic essays written by top professors from Stanford University.
The Reading strand provides real-life learning experiences that prepare students to become fluent,
automatic, and competent readers who can achieve academic autonomy.
Highlights
• Each part is a self-contained module allowing teachers to focus on the highest-value skills and content.
Topics are aligned around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) content.
— Parts 1 and 2 include challenging readings that allow students to engage with the content as they
build essential reading and critical thinking skills.
— Part 3 provides a truly authentic experience with an extended essay that enables students to
apply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2.
• Additional online readings, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments.
• Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos.
• NEW! You can now create unique custom University Success content packs with Pearson Collections
