Download or read book The Sacred Act of Reading written by Anne Margaret Castro and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Zora Neale Hurston to Derek Walcott to Toni Morrison, New World black authors have written about African-derived religious traditions and spiritual practices. The Sacred Act of Reading examines religion and sociopolitical power in modern and contemporary texts of a variety of genres from the black Americas. By engaging with spiritual traditions such as Vodou, Kumina, and Protestant Christianity while drawing on canonical Eurocentric literary theory, Anne Margaret Castro presents a novel, nuanced reading of power through the physical and metaphysical relationships portrayed in these great works of New World black literature. Castro examines prophecy in the dramas of Derek Walcott, preaching in the ethnography of Zora Neale Hurston, and liturgy in the novels of Toni Morrison, offering comparative readings alongside the works of Afro-Colombian anthropologist Manuel Zapata Olivella, Jamaican sociologist Erna Brodber, and Canadian fiction writer Nalo Hopkinson. The Sacred Act of Reading is the first book to bring together literary texts, historical and contemporary anthropological studies, theology, and critical theory to show how black authors in the Americas employ spiritual phenomena as theoretical frameworks for thinking within, against, and beyond structures of political dominance, dependence, and power.
Download or read book The Lost Art of Reading written by David L. Ulin and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.
Download or read book The Act of Reading written by Wolfgang Iser and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Official ACT Reading Guide written by ACT and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience. The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! Features of the ACT® Official Reading Guide Includes: The only book with real ACT reading questions organized by question type; Includes tips and advice for reading more quickly and retaining information; detailed explanations for every official ACT.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to ACT Reading written by Erica L. Meltzer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designed to debunk the myth that the Reading Comprehension section cannot be approached strategically, this book presents material useful for students at a wide range of score levels"--page [4] of cover.
Download or read book Reading Acts written by Barbara Ryan and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researching documents left by "common" readers, contributors suggest that American literature was experienced in a way not previously revealed by examinations of literary criticism. Ryan (English, U. of Missouri in Kansas City) and Thomas (English, Montana State U.) present 11 essays that discuss the act of reading as related to women's agency, "ordinary" critics of the critics, class and consumption, and societal reaction to single-parenthood. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Increase Your Score in 3 Minutes a Day written by Randall McCutcheon and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-07-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible guide gives you the tools you need to score high on the new SAT essay.
Download or read book ACT Reading Mastery Level 1 written by Craig Gehring and published by Ring Publications. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author who made perfect scores on both the ACT and SAT. The key to the ACT Reading Test is reading level. You need to be reading at a college level in order to master the ACT Reading Test. If you aren't up to a college level, parts of the test may as well be in a foreign language to you! As a matter of fact, Craig Gehring, the author of this series, attributes his perfect scores on both the ACT and the SAT to the work he did improving his reading level in the summer before testing. The ACT Reading Test is measuring your ability to read and understand what you've read. All of the test-taking tricks in the world are no substitute for improving your vocabulary. By using this workbook, you'll boost your vocabulary with 2,000 new words and meanings. Through intensive study and practice with 200 commonly missed ACT vocabulary words, plus dozens of synonyms and antonyms for each term, you'll be on your way to reading at a college level in no time. Once you've completed ACT Reading Mastery Level 1, your confidence and speed on the ACT Reading Test will have increased. You'll blank out less on the test and have a much easier time of understanding what's being asked of you. Use ACT Reading Mastery Level 1 in conjunction with the entire ACT Mastery Series to gain a greater mastery of the subjects tested on the ACT and give yourself the best opportunity to test well.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to ACT English written by Erica L. Meltzer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention: The page for this book has moved! The Complete Guide to ACT English, 2nd Edition, can now be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-ACT-English-2nd/dp/1530072808. Written by a top tutor whose students regularly achieve ACT English scores in the mid-30s, The Complete Guide to ACT English is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all ACT grammar and rhetoric topics. Includes step-by-step explanations of errors in all their forms; dozens of ACT-style exercises that help you move from understanding rules to applying them in context; and cumulative reviews that allow you to practice a progressively wider range of concepts in a passage. Also includes a complete index of English questions from The Real Guide to the ACT, grouped both by topic and by test.
Download or read book Seberson Method New SAT Vocabulary Workbook written by Katya Seberson and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Further your SAT® vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This up-to-date SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT’s reading, writing, and essay sections. The book’s approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on the understanding of vocabulary more than rote memorization. It’s a modern workbook designed to give college-bound students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization―Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts―With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. This workbook is the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.
Download or read book FTCE Reading K 12 written by Kathleen Jasper and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pass the FTCE Reading K-12 Test Are you working on your reading endorsement? The NavaED FTCE Reading K-12 study guide with practice tests is fully aligned to the skills and competencies assessed on the exam. The study guide has content and test questions that cover everything assessed on the FTCE Reading K-12, so you can pass your exam the first time you take it. The study guide includes: Detailed content sections for all competencies of the test, so you understand everything covered on the exam. 10 practice test questions after each competency, so you can practice the specific skills for each type of question you'll see on the test. Detailed answer explanations for every test question in the study guide, so you know exactly why you answered correctly or incorrectly. Multiple teaching scenarios and assessment questions, so you are prepared for complex situational questions on the test. Test tips and strategies specific to the FTCE Reading K-12 Test, so you can think like a test maker and not a test taker. A full 120-question practice test with detailed answer explanations, so you can practice your skills. A list of "good words" to look for in the answer choices, so you can identify the correct answers and eliminate incorrect answers quickly. The 9 competencies covered in this study guide are: Knowledge of research and theories of reading processes Knowledge of text types and structures Knowledge of reading assessment and evaluation Knowledge of learning environments and procedures that support reading Knowledge of oral and written language acquisition and beginning reading Knowledge of phonics and word recognition Knowledge of vocabulary acquisition and use Knowledge of reading fluency and reading comprehension Knowledge of reading program development, implementation, and coordination
Download or read book The J Hillis Miller Reader written by Joseph Hillis Miller and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology exhibits the diversity, inventiveness, and intellectual energy of the writings of J. Hillis Miller, the most significant North American literary critic of the twentieth century. From the 1950s onward, Miller has made invaluable contributions to our understanding of the practice and theory of literary criticism, the ethics and responsibilities of teaching and reading, and the role of literature in the modern world. He has also shown successive generations of scholars and students the necessity of comprehending the relationship between philosophy and literature. Divided into six sections, the volume provides more than twenty significant extracts from Millers works. In addition, there is a new interview with Miller, as well as a series of specially commissioned critical responses to Millers work by a number of the leading figures in literary and cultural studies today. Following a comprehensive critical introduction by the editor, each section has a brief introduction, directing the reader toward pertinent themes. There is also a comprehensive bibliography and a chronology of Millers professional life and activities. This reader, the first of Miller's work in English, provides an indispensable overview and introduction to one of the most original critical voices to have emerged since the inception of the teaching of English and American literature in universities in the English-speaking world.
Download or read book English and Reading Workout for the ACT 4th Edition written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACE THE ACT WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get targeted help for the English and Reading sections of the ACT in this top-rated guidebook. Includes reviews for exam topics, section-specific strategy help, and practice tests and drills. Designed for students specifically looking for extra help with the ACT verbal sections, this 4th edition of The Princeton Review's English & Reading Workout for the ACT provides the review and practice needed for verbal mastery. Techniques That Actually Work. • A 4-step Basic Approach to mastering complex sentence structure and punctuation questions on the English passages • Pacing strategies to help you maximize efficiency and reach your target score • Tips for tackling tricky questions using process-of-elimination techniques Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Expert subject review, from punctuation to more sophisticated English and Reading concepts • Comprehensive grammar review to brush up on the basics • New Dual Reading passages for question mastery Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 7 full-length practice ACT sections (3 for English, 4 for Reading) with detailed answer explanations • End-of-chapter drills to help cement your knowledge • Step-by-step walk-throughs of key practice problems
Download or read book English and Reading Workout for the ACT 2nd Edition written by Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need to know it, it's in this book. This eBook version of the revised second edition of English and Reading Workout for the ACT has been optimized for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. It includes: • Practice passages and questions based on real ACT exams • 3 English practice tests and 4 Reading practice tests, all with detailed answer explanations • Targeted advice from our ACT experts, including how to use our 5-Step Basic Approach to master tricky sentence structure and punctuation questions • Guidance for seeing through camouflage and acing the Reading passages English and Reading Workout for the ACT contains all the information you'll need to learn where your weaknesses lie—and how to overcome them.
Download or read book Princeton Review ACT Reading Prep written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost your ACT Reading score with this brand new all-in-one guide, filled with complete content review of the Reading section, targeted advice from experts, and 4 full-length practice tests for ACT Reading. Techniques That Actually Work • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT® Reading Test • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need for a High Score • Expert review of ACT Reading concepts and skills, including dual passages • Step-by-step instruction on how to approach ACT Reading passages and questions • Bulleted chapter summary pages for quick reference Practice Your Way to Excellence • 4 ACT Reading practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Drills throughout to help cement your knowledge Also available: ACT English Prep, ACT Science Prep, and ACT Math Prep
Download or read book Reading and Writing Prep for the SAT ACT 2nd Edition written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the verbal sections of the SAT and ACT with 2 books in 1! Includes 600+ practice questions and in-depth topic reviews. Many students these days are taking both the SAT and ACT to improve their chances of college admission. For those looking to increase their mastery of the verbal sections of these tests—Reading and Writing on the SAT, and English and Reading on the ACT—The Princeton Review's Reading and Writing Prep for the SAT & ACT provides all the practice you need to get the scores you want. Inside this book, you'll find the full test of two of our most targeted verbal workout books for these all-important college entrance exams. Two Books in One!* Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT includes: • 2 full-length practice SAT sections (1 for Reading, 1 for Writing), plus tips for tackling the Essay • Targeted strategies to help you efficiently tackle the passage-based SAT • Drills and quick quizzes designed to check in on your understanding • Detailed answer explanations for all of the 240+ included practice questions English and Reading Workout for the ACT includes: • 7 full-length practice ACT sections (3 for English, 4 for Reading) • Comprehensive grammar review to brush up on English fundamentals • A 4-step Basic Approach to mastering complex Reading questions • Detailed answer explanations for all of the 380+ included practice questions *The material in this book was previously published as Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT, 3rd Edition and as English and Reading Workout for the ACT, 3rd Edition.
Download or read book Reading and Writing Prep for the SAT ACT written by Princeton Review (Firm) and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents subject reviews and practice questions with answer explanations for the reading, writing, and English sections of the SAT and ACT exams, includes tips on strategies to maximize performance.
