New Directions: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking

by Peter S. Gardner

Book Overview

New Directions Second edition is a thematic reading and writing-skills text for advanced learners that bridges the gap between ESL and college writing courses. New Directions is a thematic reading/writing book aimed at the most advanced learners. It prepares students for the rigors of college-level writing by having them read long, challenging, authentic readings. This emphasis on multiple longer readings as a precursor to writing gives New Directions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521541727
• ISBN13: 9780521541725
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Book and Great Seller!

This book is very good to teach international students different types of writing. Besides, it is a great source for self-education. In this book there are different sections with various topics for reading which are preceded and followed by a good variety of activities. I would recommend this book for those who either want to teach his/her students writing skills or needs some self-practice in writing.

Great for advanced EFL

This is the second year I've used this book with my 10th grade advanced English as a foreign language students here in Mexico. It's a great book for generating classroom discussion, essay assignments, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. The authentic readings are rich with important academic vocabulary, and the paraphrase exercises really help students learn to put ideas in their own words. I highly recommend this book for advanced, mature students at the high school or university level.