Mcdougal, Littell English

Written on the first page:To the Student,When was the last time you had a textbook that you felt was written just for you, with your interests and experiences in mind? When was the last time you felt challenged to stretch your own talents, solve difficult problems, or seek out new ideas?McDougal, Littell English encourages you to do all of these things and more. Even while teaching you the skills necessary for effective thinking, writing, and speaking, the book takes learning one step further. It invites you to explore the world around you as well as the potential of your own mind.Briefly skim through the book. Images dealing with our history, our culture, and even our sense of humor appear throughout each lesson. Each one is designed to intrigue, challenge, or amuse you, to broaden your range of experiences and provide you with starting points for writing and discussion.We hope you will enjoy exploring the images and ideas in this book. We also hope you will enjoy a similar sense of discovery as you develop your own unique talents and abilities.The Editors