Book excerpt: 40 Model Essays is great way to infuse nonfiction into any of your English/Language Arts classes to adhere to the Common Core Standards. At about half the price of other rhetorically arranged readers, the text combines concise but thorough instruction in the methods of development with a well-chosen selection of model readings for students. The second edition features a fresh mix of new contemporary selections to engage students and complement class-proven favorites; new advice on forming a thesis statement; and a wealth of captivating new writing topics. A great addition to your Pre-AP or Common Core classroom.