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.