Beyond True Stories

Beyond True Stories continues and expands the True Stories tradition with eight thematic units, each bases on a real-life, human-interest story. Each unit opens with A True Story in the News, followed by readings and activities that explore the theme. Beyond True Stories is a book students won't want to put down.Features:* Reading strategies and vocabulary building activities help to prepare students for academic work.* A variety of texts -- including first-person accounts, expository pieces, and graphs -- provide practice with different kinds of reading.* Thought-provoking discussion and writing prompts encourage personal expression and complete the reading process.