Effective Reader, The

by D.J. Henry

The Effective Reader " combines solid skill instruction with a wealth of guided practice to develop the quintessential abilities students need to become effective readers and critical thinkers. The author integrates reading skills with the reading process (SQ3R) to produce more effective readers and lead students to discover the power and pleasure of reading. Providing step-by-step reading instruction, a wide range of practice and test materials, and a rich selection of readings from textbooks and other sources, the author makes students responsible for their reading improving their major reading skills while developing a system for reading.

800 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2003

Reviews

[Carter Reads Classics · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives ample strategies and suggestions for those wanting to increase their comprehension level. The author is easy to follow along with chapter by chapter and the tone of this book is sometimes humorous.

[Mariah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook for the Basic Writing course I'm teaching this fall.