I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Understanding Reading. 2. Developing a Reading Strategy. 3. Building Word Power. II. TOPICS MAIN IDEAS AND DETAILS. 4. Identifying Topics and Main Ideas. 5. Identifying Main Ideas in Longer Passages. 6. Recognizing Unstated or Implied Main Ideas. III. STRATEGIES AND STRUCTURES. 7. Recognizing Patterns and the Use of Transitions. 8. Recognizing More Patterns and Handling Mixed Patterns. IV. CRITICAL READING. 9. Drawing Inferences. 10. Drawing Inferences: Additional Practice. 11. Reading and Evaluating Arguments. V. COLLEGE SUCCESS. 12. Supporting Reading with Writing Strategies. 13. Reading and Studying for College Classes. Appendix: Additional Readings. Glossary. Index.