Contemporary's Expressions: Stories and Poems, Volume 2 encourages further reading about compelling, thought-provoking, high-interest issues.

Increase readers' appreciation of literature from outstanding authors such as Amy Tan, Robert Fulghum, Maya Angelou, and Charles Kuralt, in various genres such as poetry, short stories, and excerpts.
*Controlled readability helps students develop reading skills, while maintaining a reading range of 4-7.
*Activities improve reading comprehension and build confidence in reading with pre- and post-reading exercises.
*The separately-available Instructor's Manual contains more than 300 questions that check literal, interpretive, and critical-reading skills.