ISE Writing to Read, Reading to Write

Alison Kuehner loves teaching students. She was fortunate to discover her passion for teaching during her senior year of college working as a peer tutor, where she enjoyed the challenge of helping fellow students effectively express their ideas in writing. After earning an undergraduate degree in English literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and a masters degree in literature from the University of Chicago, she became a teacher, earning an English credential through the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, and a masters in reading instruction at Cal State East Bay. Although she enjoyed her time teaching middle school and high school students, Professor Kuehner is most inspired and energized by the diversity and potential of community college students. She has taught a range of courses at Ohlone College in Fremont, California, for thirty years, including literature and composition courses; developmental reading and writing classes; and online, hybrid, and traditional classes. Over the years, she has honed her skills as a teacher, thanks to her students feedback and advice, and her colleagues willingness to share and collaborate.

Part 1: Welcome to College Reading, Writing, and Thinking
Chapter 1 Introduction to College Reading and Writing  
Chapter 2 Active Reading and Writing
Chapter 3 Reading and Writing During the Writing Process
Spotlight on Student Writing: Annotating and Evaluating Student Writing


Part 2: Essential Elements of College Reading and Writing
Chapter 4 Reading and Writing Paragraphs
Chapter 5 Reading and Writing Essays
Chapter 6 Writing About Reading
Spotlight on Student Writing: Reading and Analyzing Student Writing


Part 3: Reading and Writing about Texts
Chapter 7 Responding to Texts 
Chapter 8 Reading and Writing Arguments
Chapter 9 Planning a Research Paper
Chapter 10 Writing a Research Paper
Spotlight on Student Writing: Evaluating and Analyzing Student Writing


Part 4: Anthology of Theme-Based Readings
Theme: Do Social Media Connect Us—Or Isolate Us?
Theme: What Makes Us Happy?
Theme: Can Head Injuries Be Prevented in Sports?


Grammar and Style Handbook 
Documentation Resource Guide