In Harmony: Reading and Writing, 3rd edition

For courses in integrated reading and writing at the sentence/paragraph level.

Integrated thematic instruction at the sentence and paragraph level

In Harmony engages students by presenting each chapter in the context of a resonant theme, such as interpersonal relationships and digital communications. Student and professional essays start each chapter and serve as the basis for instruction, illustration and practice.

The 3rd Edition is the first text in a 2-part series that shows reading and writing as a single process of understanding and expressing ideas and how they work in harmony. This volume concentrates on sentences and paragraphs; In Concert explores paragraphs and essays.

Hallmark features of this title

Illustrates and deeply integrates reading and writing

• Part 1: Introduces both reading and writing skills and offers important vocabulary instruction and practice.
• Part 2: Guides students in reading, writing, organizing and revising paragraphs.
• Part 3: Addresses reading, thinking and writing about essays.
• Part 4: Combines sentence and grammar coverage in the context of reading and writing sentences; and Part 5: presents grammar basics.
• Covers reading process steps: how to identify and organize key information; and how to condense, summarize, and recall information after reading.
• Illuminates similarities in process stages and vocabulary by following a student writer from prewriting through revision in an annotated model.
• Free download: The Pearson Guide to the 2021 MLA Handbook.

New and updated features of this title

Engage students by teaching in the context of a resonant theme

• UPDATED: Read with focus: Student and professional essays, now in all chapters, center around a single chapter theme for greater consistency and understanding.
• NEW: 11 new professional readings offer more challenging pieces on interesting topics.
• REVISED: The theme of poverty in America has been added to the Thematic Reader.
• Extend the theme: Each chapter theme is briefly introduced before the first reading to give context, provide background knowledge, engage students, and direct their attention to important new features.
• NEW: Look It Up! prompts students to investigate a theme-related topic on their smartphones, before generating a written response.
• NEW: Making Connections Between the Readings is a set of activities that provide discussion materials as well as opportunities to compare/contrast readings, analyze the writing feature, and synthesize ideas.