Expressions & Viewpoints ADULT THEMES encourage further reading about compelling, thought-provoking, high-interest issues; Expressions presents fiction, while Viewpoints showcases nonfiction. OUTSTANDING AUTHORS Increase readers' appreciation of literature from 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 reading range of 4-7. ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT improve reading comprehension and build confidence in reading with pre- and post-reading exercises. INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL contains more than 300 questions that check literal, interpretive, and critical-reading skills.