Discovering Fiction Level 1 Student´s Book

Discovering Fiction is a two-level anthology of American short stories by classic and contemporary American authors. Discovering Fiction 1 is designed for intermediate students. It includes stories by authors such as Isaac Asimov, Gwendolyn Brooks, Sandra Cisneros, and O. Henry. The text provides interactive, integrated skills lessons developed around each story.

Contents

PART ONE: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES; Chapter 1: “Eleven” – Sandra Cisneros; Chapter 2: “The Blanket” – Floyd Dell; Chapter 3: “The Bracelet” – Yoshiko Uchida; Summing Up; PART TWO: THE UNEXPECTED; Chapter 4: “A Secret for Two” – Quentin Reynolds; Chapter Five: “Johanna” – Jane Yolen; Chapter 6: “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen” – O. Henry; Summing Up; PART THREE: TRAVELING THROUGH TIME; Chapter 7: “The Fun They Had” – Isaac Asimov; Chapter 8: “The Mirror” – Judith Kay; Summing Up; PART FOUR: TURNING POINTS; Chapter 9: “You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine” – William Saroyan; Chapter 10: “Snake Dance” – Corey Ford; Chapter 11: “Home” – Gwendolyn Brooks; Summing Up; PART FIVE: MEN AND WOMEN; Chapter 12: “The Woman” – Zona Gale; Chapter 13: “The Tigress and Her Mate” – James Thurber; Chapter 14: “The Kiss” – Kate Chopin; Summing Up