Brief, current, high-interest readings. With every selection published since 2009 and half from 2010, America Now is always as current as possible. To stimulate lively classroom discussion and writing, the readings are arranged into tightly focused units on such themes as gender roles, American identity, and how today's media alters our language, presenting diverse perspectives on the issues.
Provocative visuals such as comic strips, opinion advertisements, and historical “America Then” selections get students to think critically about visual texts.
All the editorial help students need includes engaging chapter introductions, headnotes, prereading questions, writing suggestions, reading questions, helpful advice on expressing opinion, inspiring writing advice from fellow students, and plenty of support for ESL students.