World Views: Multicultural Literature for Critical Writers, Readers, and Thinkers

World Views: Multicultural Literature for Critical Writers, Readers, and Thinkers is a cross-genre reader designed to provide developing writers with a rich selection of readings which inspire them to improve critical writing and thinking skills. Accompanied by high-interest, easy to use world wide web searching activities and critical thinking exercises, as well as a concise grammar appendix, World Views provides a wealth of support for teachers and their developing writing students, including non-traditional learners. Multicultural reading selections from a variety of genres including essays, biographical sketches, stories, drama, and poetry organized around five universal themes provides students with exposure to a wide range of world views and perspectives. The World Views Online web site provides students with a host of directed researching activities on the text's rich themes and topics, on the anthologized authors, and their other written works. A focus on critical thinking is incorporated throughout via pre- and post-reading activities, information mapping, and vocabulary support with etymological and root explanations which reinforce skills needed for successful academic preparation. All activities embrace the presence and needs of non- and traditional students including immigrants, parents, and returning adults. The Guide for Writers appendix provides clear explanations of the most common errors found in basic writing, allowing students to become self-guided learners, and helps instructors by addressing the simpler errors students at this level can work out for themselves.