Heinle 2008, ISBN: 13: 978-1-4240-1735-5, c. 234.
Connecting students' everyday experiences to different academic disciplines, Catalyst uses a variety of readings as a springboard for writing.
Features:
* Compelling readings on topics such as personalities, the meaning of art, the history of architecture, and the role of sports engage students and act as a catalyst for writing.
* A balanced approach to writing guides students through the writing process and teaches them the mechanics of good writing.
* Grammar explanations and exercises woven throughout each chapter help students express their ideas more clearly.
* Vocabulary exercises introduce high-frequency words students need in their daily lives plus words from the Academic Word List students will encounter in college.
Table of contents:
The Remittance Life.
Discrimination.
Bridging the Gap Through Athletics.
Family Issues and Marriage.
Stereotypes and the Stereotyped.
The Process of Assimilation.
Refugees: A Place to Call Home.
American Values.
Connecting students' everyday experiences to different academic disciplines, Catalyst uses a variety of readings as a springboard for writing.
Features:
* Compelling readings on topics such as personalities, the meaning of art, the history of architecture, and the role of sports engage students and act as a catalyst for writing.
* A balanced approach to writing guides students through the writing process and teaches them the mechanics of good writing.
* Grammar explanations and exercises woven throughout each chapter help students express their ideas more clearly.
* Vocabulary exercises introduce high-frequency words students need in their daily lives plus words from the Academic Word List students will encounter in college.
Table of contents:
The Remittance Life.
Discrimination.
Bridging the Gap Through Athletics.
Family Issues and Marriage.
Stereotypes and the Stereotyped.
The Process of Assimilation.
Refugees: A Place to Call Home.
American Values.