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For courses in English Composition.The acclaimed rhetorical modes reader, with remarkably detailed writing guidance Best-seller The Longman Reader, Brief Edition includes its abundant and highly praised pedagogy as well as a wealth of readings organized by patterns of development (an alternative table of contents organizes them thematically). The opening chapters focus on reading critically and the writing process. The subsequent chapters begin with detailed writing instruction, including an annotated student paper and revision and peer review checklists, and end with professional essays. These professional essays range widely in subject matter and approach from the humorous to the informative, from personal meditation to argument andcapture students' interest while demonstrating specific patterns of development. The Longman Reader shares the core pedagogical material as well as many of [L1]the same readings with The Longman Writer. Also available with MyWritingLab This title is also available with MyWritingLab an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyWritingLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyWritingLab, search for: 013397006X / 9780133970067 The Longman Reader, Brief Edition Plus MyWritingLab with eText - Access Card PackagePackage consists of:0133800407 / 9780133800401 The Longman Reader, Brief Edition 0133944131 / 9780133944136 MyWritingLab with Pearson eText - Access Card 013394414X / 9780133944143 MyWritingLab with Pearson eText - Inside Star Sticker MyWritingLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. "