NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL(R) iBT: Advanced, by Linda Robinson Fellag (Series Editors: Frances Boyd and Carol Numrich) is published in cooperation with ETS. Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to building the skills assessed in the new TOEFL(R) Internet-based test (iBT). Each text features *Ten thematic units to develop academic skills in English while building test-taking confidence *Integrated skill practice to develop critical thinking and communicative competence *Authentic TOEFL(R) iBT practice sets created by ETS especially for this series *Practical tips to sharpen test-taking strategies *Teacher's Manuals with evaluation tools to track students' progress and actual student responses (speaking and writing) at all score levels Available in Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced levels. Use NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL(R) iBT with the integrated skills series NorthStar to build a strong foundation for success on the TOEFL(R) iBT.(ETS, the ETS logo, and TOEFL are used registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS), used under license by Pearson Longman.)
Dedicated to meeting the academic needs of intermediate-level students, this book prepares students to take on the demands of college-level reading.As part of the 20-book Houghton Mifflin English for Academic Success series, "College Reading 2 "helps students learn to comprehend academic reading in a range of disciplines, expand academic vocabulary, develop organizational structures--such as connectors and transitions--to better comprehend reading passages, recognize cultural references, develop dictionary skills, and build on successful study skills. With reading selections from a variety of disciplines with high enrollment patterns at U.S. colleges, this text uses reading selections from authentic Houghton Mifflin college and McDougal Littell high schools texts. These readings are complemented by practical exercises and activities that enhance the teaching-learning process. Academic content excerpted from Houghton Mifflin college and McDougal Littell high school textbooks familiarizes students with academic subjects across the curriculum and teaches them the reading skills necessary to succeed in those disciplines. The overarching theme of "College Reading 2" is Enduring Issues. The Houghton Mifflin English for Academic Success competencies, which are based on competencies developed by ESL instructors and administrators in Florida, California, and Connecticut, provide an underlying structure for EAP courses by ensuring a clear articulation of objectives throughout the series. All materials classroom were tested and approved by a board of adjunct instructors to ensure easy-to-use for both full- and part-time instructors. "Master Student Tips" are excerpted fromthe market-leading first-year orientation book, "Becoming a Master Student." A wide variety of easy-to-implement assessment tools, designed for both instructor use and self-assessment by students, include student self-assessment at the end of each chapter, student self-assessment tests on the student web site, downloadable tests and quizzes for instructors on the password-protected Houghton Mifflin instructor web site.
Tools For Writing allows students to experience the writing process and utilize "instructional scaffolding" or "tools for writing" that will help them create more viable products. This intermediate to high-intermediate level textbook presents an effective classroom approach to both the student's writing process and to his or her final product.
A four-level, research-based course, this book provides a complete sequence of high-interest, thematically connected activities that fully integrate reading and writing.
Using engaging writing assignments, relevant themes, and interactive exercises, the Write Ahead series helps students build accuracy and fluency in writing. This two-level series immerses students in the writing process, with themes and activities geared to the interests and grammatical and vocabulary proficiencies of a new generation of learners. Each writing assignment demonstrates how to gather and organize ideas, revise drafts, and identify language errors. Accessible language presentation uses a minimum of grammar terminology. Readings and sample paragraphs provide clear models for common lexical, grammatical, and organizational structures. Language practice emphasizes typical grammar errors. Strong vocabulary component provides students with words and expressions for their writing. Write Ahead 2: This new edition includes two readings in each chapter. Contemporary topics include life choices, technology, college success, and privacy.
Today's World uses a variety of learning strategies and engaging topics to help students better develop their reading skills and critical thinking skills in preparation for college study.
Using engaging writing assignments, relevant themes, and interactive exercises, the Write Ahead series helps students build accuracy and fluency in writing. This two-level series immerses students in the writing process, with themes and activities geared to the interests and grammatical and vocabulary proficiencies of a new generation of learners. Each writing assignment demonstrates how to gather and organize ideas, revise drafts, and identify language errors. Accessible language presentation uses a minimum of grammar terminology. Readings and sample paragraphs provide clear models for common lexical, grammatical, and organizational structures. Language practice emphasizes typical grammar errors. Strong vocabulary component provides students with words and expressions for their writing. Write Ahead 1: Seven chapters feature simply written language, with little formal grammar terminology. Special attention is paid to the process of writing and the mechanics of formal English. Topics include family ties, first experiences, and budgeting your money.
A four-level, research-based course, this book provides a complete sequence of high-interest, thematically connected activities that fully integrate reading and writing.
Looking Ahead focuses on the various types of writing that successful students must learn to employ: collecting, comparing, defining, developing, classifying, and others. In practicing these various forms of academic writing, students call upon a host of rhetorical modes such as definition and classification to support their ideas and opinions. They also develop facility in using a variety of academic writing formats such as paragraphs, memos, and surveys.
A four-level, research-based course, this book provides a complete sequence of high-interest, thematically connected activities that fully integrate reading and writing.
Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to developing the skills assessed in the new TOEFL(R) iBT test. This three-level series, links learning and assessment with a skill-building curriculum that incorporates authentic test material from the makers of the TOEFL(R) iBT.
&> Research shows that fully integrating reading and writing results in better student performance. From Reading to Writing makes explicit connections between these skills and helps students develop them simultaneously. Students explore topics, such as using YouTube, the success of Starbucks®, and the newest generation at work, in high-interest reading and writing assignments. In addition, corpus-based vocabulary helps students understand what they read and gives them the words they need for their own writing. Highlights Contextualized writing models and carefully crafted exercises direct students through the writing process. Step-by-step process-writing assignments with peer feedback, editing, and revising help students master common academic genres and rhetorical forms. Bridge activities help students make the connection between reading, writing, and vocabulary. MyEnglishLab: Writing (available separately), an online writing component for students to develop their grammar and academic writing skills.
A Campus of Readers - The Road Ahead - Tales of the Sea - Is Your Food Safe? - The Gender-Role Revolution - Media and Culture - Affluenza - Ancient Americans - Ethnic Identity - The Job Puzzle.
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