Growing Ideas: A Reader for Writers

This short-essay reader for upper-level developmental writing courses is designed to help students improve their ability to read, understand, and express ideas. Thematically organized, the text provides provocative readings that build on each other and prompt meaningful, ongoing discussion among students throughout the term. One important reading/writing strategy is featured in each thematic chapter, and extensive pre- and post-reading activities promote critical thinking, reading, and writing.Michelle Christopherson is the author of 'Growing Ideas: A Reader for Writers', published 2000 under ISBN 9780618048090 and ISBN 061804809X.