Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Thanks to this media-rich presentation of content, students are more likely to complete their assigned reading and retain what they''ve read. Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel(tm) let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study - anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing - among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking - into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden.
Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course. Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips. Key features of Reading Literature and Writing Argument : Part 1, Rhetoric (Chapters 1-5) teaches students how to write compelling and thoughtful arguments. Tools include definitions of terms, instruction in writing process, key concepts, student samples, and extended assignments. Part 2, Anthology (Chapters 6-9) reinforces the lessons learned in earlier chapters using literary selections and pedagogical activities such as Collaboration Activities and Making Connections.
Reading selections are centered on three broad cultural themes: Individual and Community Identity, Crime and Punishment, and Power and Responsibility. The research and writing topics throughout the four literature theme chapters underline the link between enduring themes to contemporary issues. Revised - Extensively revised and updated reading selections, with more than 25 new, including both contemporary and classic works. New - Engaging new multimodal activities , giving students opportunities to practice composing in modalities that are integral to twenty-first century modes of communication. Revised - Thoroughly updated and revised end-of-chapter Chapter Activities sections. Revised - An extensively revised, comprehensive glossary of the key terms called out in the text. New - New and updated biographical notes on the authors of reading selections. Rhetoric: Revised - Substantial revisions throughout, including an almost entirely new Chapter 2, emphasizing both creative and critical reading.
New - Additional examples of student writing, including one literary argument. New - Many new, thought-provoking midchapter Journal writing tasks and Look It Up activities directing students to online sources for research and writing tasks. New - Take Note boxes, summarizing and organizing important information, providing tips, and posing challenging tasks. Anthology: New - New chapter-opening artwork for thematic prewriting and discussions , giving students practice with reading visual images creatively and critically. Revised - Updated critical-thinking and writing topics following each reading selection, reflecting recent events and issues. Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what''s new in this edition. Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class.
When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace by D2L(tm), and Moodle(tm). With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors'' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day. Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to their LMS Gradebook.