The master reader / D. J. Henry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface PART 1 1. A Reading System for Master ReadersPrior KnowledgeThe Reading Process Before Reading: Survey and Question During Reading: Read and Recite After Reading: ReviewTextbook Skills: Using SQ3R to Master Textbook ReadingChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsMastery Tests 2. Vocabulary SkillsBefore Reading About Vocabulary SkillsWords are Building BlocksContext Clues: A SAGE Approach Synonyms Antonyms General Context ExamplesTextbook Skills: Using a GlossaryWord Parts Roots Prefixes SuffixesTextbook Skills: Visual VocabularyChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading About Vocabulary SkillsMastery Tests 3. Stated Main IdeasBefore Reading About Stated Main IdeasTraits of a Main Idea Identifying the Topic of a Paragraph Identifying a Topic SentenceThe Flow of Ideas and Placement of Topic Sentences Topic Sentence at the Beginning of a Paragraph Topic Sentence Within a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the End of a Paragraph Topic Sentence at the Beginning and the End of a ParagraphThe Central Idea and the Thesis StatementTextbook Skills: Topics, Main Ideas, and Central Ideas in TextbooksChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading About Stated Main Ideas 4. Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central IdeasBefore Reading About Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central IdeasWhat is an Implied Main Idea?Using Supporting Details and Thought Patterns to Find Implied Main IdeasFinding the Implied Main Ideas of ParagraphsCreating a Summary from the Supporting DetailsThe Implied Central IdeaTextbook Skills: How to Read a MapA Final Note About Experience and PerspectiveChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading about Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central IdeasMastery Tests 5. Supporting DetailsBefore Reading About Supporting Main IdeasQuestions for Locating Supporting DetailsMajor and Minor DetailsCreating a Summary from AnnotationsTextbook Skills: Chapter-end Questions in a TextbookChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading About Stated Main IdeasMastery Tests 6. Outlines and Concept MapsBefore Reading About Outlines and Concept MapsOutlinesConcept MapsTextbook Skills: The Table of Contents in a TextbookChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading About Outlines and Concept MapsMastery Tests7. Transitions and Thought PatternsBefore Reading about Transitions and Thought PatternsTransition Words: Relationships Within a SentenceThought Patterns: Relationships Between Sentences The Time Order Pattern The Space Order Pattern The Listing Pattern The Classification PatternTextbook Skills: Thought Patterns in TextbooksA Final NoteChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading about Transitions and Thought PatternsMastery Tests8. More Thought PatternsBefore Reading about More Thought PatternsThe Comparison-and-Contrast Pattern Comparison Contrast Comparison and ContrastThe Cause-and-Effect PatternThe Generalization-and-Example PatternThe Definition PatternTextbook Skills: Thought Patterns and TextbooksChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading about More Thought PatternsMastery Tests 9. Fact and OpinionBefore Reading About Fact and OpinionWhat Is the Difference Between Fact and Opinion?Ask Questions to Identify OpinionsNote Biased Words to Identify OpinionsNote Qualifiers to Identify OpinionsThink Carefully about Supposed "Facts"Read Critically: Evaluate Details as Fact or Opinion in Context Evaluate the Context of the Passage Evaluate the Context of the Author Evaluate the Context of the SourceTextbook Skills: Fact and Opinion in a Textbook PassageChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading About Fact and OpinionMastery Tests 10. Tone and Purpose Before Reading about Tone and PurposeWhat are Tone and Purpose?Understand How Tone is EstablishedIdentify Subjective and Objective Tone WordsDiscover the General Purpose in the Main IdeaFigure Out the Primary PurposeRecognize Irony Used for Special EffectsTextbook Skills: Author's Purpose and ToneChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading about Tone and PurposeMastery Tests 11. InferencesBefore Reading about InferencesInferences: Educated GuessesWhat is a Valid Inference?Making VALID Inferences and Avoiding Invalid Conclusions Step 1: Verify and Value the Facts Step 2: Assess Prior Knowledge Step 3: Learn from the Text Step 4: Investigate for Bias Step 5: Detect ContradictionInferences in Creative ExpressionTextbook Skills: Inferences and Visual AidsChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsBefore Reading about InferencesMastery Tests 12. The Basics of ArgumentBefore Reading about the Basics of ArgumentWhat is an Argument?Step 1. Identify the Author's Claim and SupportsStep 2. Decide If the Supports Are RelevantStep 3. Decide If the Supports Are AdequateStep 4: Check the Argument for BiasTextbook Skills: The Logic of ArgumentsChapter ReviewApplicationsReview TestsAfter Reading about the Basics of ArgumentMastery Tests 13. Advanced Argument: Persuasive TechniquesBefore Reading About Advanced ArgumentBiased Arguments What is a Fallacy in Logical Thought? What is Propaganda?Irrelevant Arguments: Fallacies Personal Attack Straw Man Begging the QuestionIrrelevant Arguments: Propaganda Techniques Name-Calling Testimonials Bandwagon Plain FolksInadequate Arguments: Fallacies Either-Or False Comparison False CauseInadequate Arguments: Propaganda Techniques Card Stacking Transfer Glittering GeneralitiesTextbook Skills: Examining Biased ArgumentsChapter ReviewApplicationsAfter Reading about Advanced ArgumentMastery Tests PART 2Additional ReadingsPART 3Combined-Skills Tests Chapter Review CardsCreditsIndex

This reader offers students step-by-step reading instruction integrated with SQ3R to enable college readers to hone core skills while developing their own systems for reading. The text provides a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources.