Concepts for Today, Third Edition

Concepts for Today, Second Edition

Authors: Lorraine C. Smith, Nancy Nici Mare

Concepts for Today, Second Edition, is the fourth in series of best-selling academic skills texts that systematically develops students’ reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and intensive practice. Students learn successful reading strategies and are further prompted to build proficiency in their writing, listening and speaking skills.

·         Students develop effective reading comprehension strategies including dictionary usage, notetaking, inferring summarizing and critical thinking.

·         New and timely selections from contemporary magazines and periodicals keep students challenged and engaged. 

·         New Info Trac Collage Edition online library gives students anytime, anywhere access to an entire library of articles, encouraging them to continue reading and exploring unit topics and themes beyond the text.