An anthology with guidlines for reading and writing about fiction. Unique to this text is the integration of literary works with detailed guidelines for reading and writing, and for writing an interpretive essay. The Student's Book fosters reflection, creativity, and critical thinking though interactive discussion activities. It emphasizes the connection between reading and writing and between literature and composition.

PART ONE: READING FICTION; Chapter One: Developing Effective Reading Strategies: Understanding and Responding; Chapter Two: Developing Effective Reading Strategies: Analyzing and Interpreting; PART TWO: ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT STORIES; Chapter Three: The Stories; Chapter Four: Discussion Activities; PART THREE: WRITING AN ESSAY; Chapter Five: Writing an Interpretive Essay; Chapter Six: Selecting Evidence for Critical Analysis of a Story; Chapter Seven: Quoting and Documenting Sources; Chapter Eight: The Editing Process