A World of Fiction 1: Timeless Short Stories

Authors: Sybil Marcus, Daniel Berman
Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 1
Publish Year: 2014

A World of Fiction calls upon students' diverse language and critical thinking skills as they discover the pleasure and rewards of reading fiction. This expanded series (Level 1: High Intermediate; Level 2: Advanced) is designed to help students sharpen their reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. Each level contains 16 unabridged stories.

Highlights:
-The stories are ideal for literary analysis, language practice, and lively cross-cultural discussion.
-Each level features selections by noteworthy authors ― (Book 1) Raymond Carver, Dorothy
-Parker, Tim O’Brien, and Kate Chopin. (Book 2) James Joyce, Louise Erdrich, Woody Allen,
and Alice Walker.
-Reading selections guide students through understanding plots, exploring themes, analyzing styles, making judgments and cross-cultural connections, and debating the issues that are explored.
-Extended Vocabulary in Context sections cover idioms, phrasal verbs, and other areas of vocabulary enrichment.
-Writing activities include both expository and creative assignments in which students are led to incorporate the language skills featured in the chapter.
-Expanded Critical Thinking sections encourage students to analyze stories and connect them to their own experiences.