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, Writing, and Thinking
Chapter 2Active Reading
Chapter 3The Writing Process
Spotlight on Student Writing
Chapter 4The Writing Product: Academic Essay Fundamentals
Spotlight on Student Writing


Part 2 – Essential Elements of Academic Reading and Writing
Chapter 5Summarizing Texts
Chapter 6Responding to Texts
Chapter 7Critically Evaluating Texts
Chapter 8Rhetorical Analysis
Spotlight on Student Writing


Part 3 – Reading and Writing about Multiple Texts
Chapter 9Comparing Texts
Chapter 10Synthesizing Texts
Chapter 11Arguing with Texts
Spotlight on Student Writing


Part 4 – Research and Documentation
Chapter 12Planning a Research Paper
Chapter 13Writing a Research Paper
Chapter 14Reading Visuals
Chapter 15MLA and APA Documentation
Spotlight on Student Writing


Part 5 – Anthology of Theme-Based Readings
ThemeWhat Barriers Do College Students Face?
ThemeHow Can We Help People Who Are Unhoused?
ThemeWhat Makes Life Meaningful?
ThemeAmerica: Land of the Free?
ThemeWhat Makes a Persuasive Argument?
Spotlight on Student Writing