*Non-fiction passages accessible to low-proficiency readers
*Exercises designed to develop reading skills and basic vocabulary
*Common idiomatic expressions incorporated within each passage
-Vocabulary and grammatical structures have been carefully controlled and graded over the three levels of the series to allow students a comfortable progression from easily accessible readings to more challenging readings.
-Exercises in the series have been designed to practice reading and comprehension skills useful for students interested in test-taking strategies.
-Reading Challenge is suitable for both classroom use and self-study, although students in the classroom will benefit from the additional activities presented in each unit focused on developing speaking, listening, and writing skills.
Key Features:
-Non-fiction passages accessible to low-proficiency readers
-Exercises designed to develop reading skills and basic vocabulary
-Common idiomatic expressions incorporated within each passage
-Extension activities that allow students further reflection on the topic
-Audio supplements to accompany each unit
-Annotated Teacher`s Guide with Answer Key and additional activities
The newest edition of Reading for Speed and Fluency provides reading practice for fluency development with articles on current trends and more attention to vocabulary acquisition. Based on the idea that the most important requirement for reading fluency development is reading the material at the right level, the series creates an informative and enjoyable speed reading course. Passages with familiar vocabulary and grouped themes will enable students gain confidence in reading as they progress through each book.
Features
• Updated articles that discuss current trends
• More attention to vocabulary learning
• Gradual increase in word count as level progresses
• Focus on overall development in fluency for students to “read faster-read more-read well” cycle
• Aims to help students reach 250 WPM
School Subject Readings, Second Edition is a three-level course in reading fluency for elementary to high beginner learners of English. Incorporating the important features of a North American textbook, each book captures readers’ interest through fiction and non-fiction readings of various genres: stories, letters, journal entries, and articles. In addition, the readings over a broad range of academic subjects, including history, literature, social studies, astronomy, and more. Each reading is accompanied by illustrated vocabulary words and a variety of exercises that check comprehension and develop essential reading skills.
New In Second Edition:
- Useful key expressions in each unit that aid in reading fluency
- Detachable Workbook with vocabulary, listening, writing, and speaking exercises to reinforce content
- Interactive Hybrid CD and free app activities to engage students to practice more vocabulary, sentences, and passage summarizing
- Homepage downloadable materials for further practice
Reading for the Real World is a four-book series designed for high school and university students who wish to improve their academic reading fluency and comprehension. All reading passages and exercises have been revised and updated. High-interest readings on a wide range of topics motivate students and provide abundant practice, while also enabling students to acquire the New Academic Word List (NAWL) in context.
Writing Basics is a two-book writing series designed for elementary students of English. Throughout, carefully leveled activities guide students as they expand their core vocabulary and gain familiarity with fundamental structures. Students gradually build their confidence in writing about a wide range of topics and everyday situations as they progress towards producing their own responses to prompts. With plenty of support and gradually-increasing task difficulty, the Writing Basics series offers young writers the chance for a positive learning experience and a solid foundation for their English writing skills.
Features
Themed units with graded topic-based vocabulary
Realistic topics and everyday themes
Systematic progression of important structures
Separate vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and writing practice
Lots of colorful illustrations to support understanding
Gradually increasing task complexity and difficulty
The document describes Basic Reading 800 Key Words, an English language learning program. It is the second level in the Basic Reading series, which teaches reading comprehension through graded reading passages. Each unit includes vocabulary lessons, a reading passage, comprehension questions, writing practice, and other activities. The program uses illustrations and repetition of common words to help students build reading skills in a step-by-step manner. It includes student books, workbooks, audio files and teacher materials to support a comprehensive learning approach.
*Reading the World Now is a three-book series designed for advanced university and adult students seeking to bridge their English reading to the native level
*Provides students with coverage of a broad scope of informative texts & topics from literature, to science, to social issues
*All passages are supported with activities to encourage practice of all skills in English
Writing Step-by-Step is a two-book writing series designed for young students of
English. Expanding on students’ knowledge of core vocabulary and fundamental
structures, this series introduces higher level, more expressive vocabulary, and
more complex structures to help emerging writers better express their ideas.
Students are also introduced to paragraph form and the basics of the writing
process, including essential brainstorming methods. Throughout each unit,
activities progress gradually step by step-from vocabulary building and structure
practice to writing sentences and their own fully developed paragraphs. The
series introduces students to increasingly complex paragraphs-from descriptive
and narrative to argumentative to parallel students developing fluency.
Features
Unit themes and topics that young learners can relate to
Carefully leveled vocabulary and structures
Wide variety of activity types to maintain interest
Guided practice with important steps in the writing process
Exposure to different paragraph types
-Vocabulary and grammatical structures have been carefully controlled and graded over the three levels of the series to allow students a comfortable progression from easily accessible readings to more challenging readings.
-Exercises in the series have been designed to practice reading and comprehension skills useful for students interested in test-taking strategies.
-Reading Challenge is suitable for both classroom use and self-study, although students in the classroom will benefit from the additional activities presented in each unit focused on developing speaking, listening, and writing skills.
Key Features:
-Non-fiction passages accessible to low-proficiency readers
-Exercises designed to develop reading skills and basic vocabulary
-Common idiomatic expressions incorporated within each passage
-Extension activities that allow students further reflection on the topic
-Audio supplements to accompany each unit
-Annotated Teacher`s Guide with Answer Key and additional activities
The newest edition of Reading for Speed and Fluency provides reading practice for fluency development with articles on current trends and more attention to vocabulary acquisition. Based on the idea that the most important requirement for reading fluency development is reading the material at the right level, the series creates an informative and enjoyable speed reading course. Passages with familiar vocabulary and grouped themes will enable students gain confidence in reading as they progress through each book.
Features
• Updated articles that discuss current trends
• More attention to vocabulary learning
• Gradual increase in word count as level progresses
• Focus on overall development in fluency for students to “read faster-read more-read well” cycle
• Aims to help students reach 250 WPM
School Subject Readings, Second Edition is a three-level course in reading fluency for elementary to high beginner learners of English. Incorporating the important features of a North American textbook, each book captures readers’ interest through fiction and non-fiction readings of various genres: stories, letters, journal entries, and articles. In addition, the readings over a broad range of academic subjects, including history, literature, social studies, astronomy, and more. Each reading is accompanied by illustrated vocabulary words and a variety of exercises that check comprehension and develop essential reading skills.
New In Second Edition:
- Useful key expressions in each unit that aid in reading fluency
- Detachable Workbook with vocabulary, listening, writing, and speaking exercises to reinforce content
- Interactive Hybrid CD and free app activities to engage students to practice more vocabulary, sentences, and passage summarizing
- Homepage downloadable materials for further practice
Reading for the Real World is a four-book series designed for high school and university students who wish to improve their academic reading fluency and comprehension. All reading passages and exercises have been revised and updated. High-interest readings on a wide range of topics motivate students and provide abundant practice, while also enabling students to acquire the New Academic Word List (NAWL) in context.
Writing Basics is a two-book writing series designed for elementary students of English. Throughout, carefully leveled activities guide students as they expand their core vocabulary and gain familiarity with fundamental structures. Students gradually build their confidence in writing about a wide range of topics and everyday situations as they progress towards producing their own responses to prompts. With plenty of support and gradually-increasing task difficulty, the Writing Basics series offers young writers the chance for a positive learning experience and a solid foundation for their English writing skills.
Features
Themed units with graded topic-based vocabulary
Realistic topics and everyday themes
Systematic progression of important structures
Separate vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and writing practice
Lots of colorful illustrations to support understanding
Gradually increasing task complexity and difficulty
The document describes Basic Reading 800 Key Words, an English language learning program. It is the second level in the Basic Reading series, which teaches reading comprehension through graded reading passages. Each unit includes vocabulary lessons, a reading passage, comprehension questions, writing practice, and other activities. The program uses illustrations and repetition of common words to help students build reading skills in a step-by-step manner. It includes student books, workbooks, audio files and teacher materials to support a comprehensive learning approach.
*Reading the World Now is a three-book series designed for advanced university and adult students seeking to bridge their English reading to the native level
*Provides students with coverage of a broad scope of informative texts & topics from literature, to science, to social issues
*All passages are supported with activities to encourage practice of all skills in English
Writing Step-by-Step is a two-book writing series designed for young students of
English. Expanding on students’ knowledge of core vocabulary and fundamental
structures, this series introduces higher level, more expressive vocabulary, and
more complex structures to help emerging writers better express their ideas.
Students are also introduced to paragraph form and the basics of the writing
process, including essential brainstorming methods. Throughout each unit,
activities progress gradually step by step-from vocabulary building and structure
practice to writing sentences and their own fully developed paragraphs. The
series introduces students to increasingly complex paragraphs-from descriptive
and narrative to argumentative to parallel students developing fluency.
Features
Unit themes and topics that young learners can relate to
Carefully leveled vocabulary and structures
Wide variety of activity types to maintain interest
Guided practice with important steps in the writing process
Exposure to different paragraph types
More School Subject Readings, Second Edition is a three-level course in reading fluency for high-beginner to low-intermediate learners of English. Incorporating important features of North American textbooks, the readings cover a broad range of academic subjects, including history, literature, social studies, astronomy, and more. Each reading is accompanied by a variety of exercises that check comprehension and develop essential reading skills. The gradual increase of vocabulary difficulty, grammatical complexity, and passage length in each book, ensures that students will acquire the active reading skills necessary for success in their academic future.
New In Second Edition:
- Detachable Workbook with further reading skills to reinforce understanding of the coherence and the flow of paragraphs
- Interactive Hybrid CD and free mobile app activities to engage students to practice, with more vocabulary exercises, sentence building activities, and passage summarizing activities
- Downloadable materials for further language practice provided on the homepage
Taking the TOEIC® is a comprehensive guide to taking the TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test. This book can be used as the perfect companion manual for self-learners or as a classroom text. The book is targeted for those who have experience with the TOEIC® test but are looking to improve their basic TOEIC® skills, fix commonly-made errors, and polish their English grammar to avoid simple mistakes. This book is made up of four chapters: three go over each section of the test in detail and one is a practice test.
• New mobile app(Class Loop) to enhance learning experience
Teachers can create an interactive classroom using Class Loop. Class Loop is a new Classroom Response Application. It shows students answer questions in real-time. Teachers can easily check where students are struggling and excelling.
In addition, Class Loop will provide questions based on that question type to drill students.
• Examples and explanations of every part, including the new question types
• Systemic exercises to drill test-taking strategies for every section
• Tips and tricks to help test-takers solve questions even quicker
TOEIC® Upgrade is a comprehensive and up-to-date preparation book for beginner learners. It offers a step-by-step approach that provides learners with the language skills and strategies needed when taking the TOEIC® test. The testing points, examples, checkup questions, and review tests presented throughout the book are designed to help learners reach their full potential.
Introducing our new three-level series for the young upper-beginner/intermediate learner of English. Each unit of Basic Reading 1200 Key Words includes eight parts plus additional review and consolidation activities in the workbook. In the follow-up activities to the comprehension check, students practice basic grammar points related to the passages, learn the meaning of a highlighted expression, and review target vocabulary. A summary for each unit is also provided in each unit’s review section.
Developing Listening Skills Second Edition - WalkthroughCompass Publishing
Developing Listening Skills is a three-book series with topically based listening passages to enhance listening abilities. Throughout the series, learners will progress from easy to more challenging exercises in order to facilitate listening comprehension. The exercises combine listening with reading, speaking, and writing tasks to reinforce retention of high-frequency vocabulary and phrases.
Listening Success is a five-book series covering a wide variety of topics which reinforce language patterns typically used in everyday situations. LEarners become familiar with common phrases, expressions, and functional language patterns through multiple dialogs, and each unit concludes with a test to consolidate learning objectives
* Power Reading is a three-book series specifically developed for the intermediate to advanced English language learner (A2-B1)
* Each book is made up of 16 units with 6 pages per unit. A wordlist is also included at the end of each book.
*The series has been developed to support a four-strand approach to language instruction
* Each unit incorporates reading and listening passages of related content to both engage and inform learners.
* Extension activities in the Power Reading series support the development of learners’ reading, listening, writing, and discussion skills through supplemental content that builds on each unit’s main topic.
Integrate is a multi-level reading and writing series for beginner to intermediate learners of English. The series features reading passages in a variety of formats on high-interest topics linked to common academic standards. Throughout the series, learners gain familiarity with reading skills, reinforced through writing tasks. Reading comprehension is progressively developed in tandem with fluency. Throughout the series, students gradually expand their vocabulary through exposure to high-frequency focus words related to the unit topics. Engaging videos and augmented reality (AR) content enrich the learning experience and provide opportunities for developing digital literacy and 21st-century skills.
Hang Out is a six-level coursebook designed specifically for elementary learners of English. This comprehensive language program is developed around a CEFR-based curriculum, and gradually takes students from producing simple phrases to complex sentences in a widening-range of topic areas and situations.
First Nonfiction Reading is a brand new three-level reading series for young, emergent-level readers that helps studentes transition from phonics to reading. Each realistic fiction passage is based on a school subject and helps bridge fiction and nonfiction topics.
*A four-level series designed to enhance the vocabulary of beginner level learners..
*12 units with 6 pages per unit
*Answer Keys, MP3 Audio Files, Tips & Ideas are downloadable
*Reading Shelf is a 3-level reading series
*Reading Shelf succeeds Reading Lamp and Reading Table
*Intended for Upper-elementary/Lower- middle school beginner readers
*Each book includes a pull-out workbook & audio CD
Blueprint is a new seven-book series developed for and targeting adult English learners of all ability levels. From introducing basic greetings and social situations to dealing with select academic or vocational topics, the Blueprint series will provide the mature learner with relevant practical skills. Grammar, vocabulary, speaking patterns, and listening activities will allow practice essential for the development and mastering of real world usage.
This document provides an overview of the Basic Reading 400 Key Words curriculum for teaching English reading skills to young learners. The curriculum uses short reading passages of 35-50 words containing vocabulary from the 400 most common English words. It takes a simple and easy approach to developing reading fluency through reinforcement of high-frequency words and sentence structures. The materials include a student book, workbook, audio files and teacher resources to monitor progress. The goal is to help learners comfortably gain reading abilities through a controlled, step-by-step approach.
*Book 1 focuses on sentences. It teaches students to write sentences within the context of a paragraph and paragraph structure.
*Book 2 focuses on simple paragraphs. It teaches students to write a paragraph with the help of an outline.
*Book 3 focuses on advanced paragraphs. It teaches students to write topic sentences, concluding sentences, and more advanced writing.
Guided writing involves a teacher working with small groups of learners on writing tasks related to concepts they have been learning. The goals are to support learners through the challenging writing process and help them correctly apply language like conjunctions being used to contrast and compare ideas. The teacher guides the groups to use the target language as they write a short essay on a topic. Guided writing provides learners with the language needed to complete the task as the teacher makes suggestions, agrees or disagrees, and answers questions.
*Reading Lamp comprises the first 3 books in Compass Publishing’s new Reading Series family
*After completing Reading Lamp series the students can progress to Reading Table and Reading Shelf
*Intended for elementary/primary school beginning readers
*Each book includes a pull-out workbook & audio CD
*Three-level series designed for upper-elementary to lower-intermediate level English learners
*Provides exercises and activities centered on modeled writing
*Includes detachable practice book for additional practice
Grammar Success is a three-book series which combines clear explanations of each grammar target with concrete examples of real-life use. A wide range of engaging follow-up activities and colorful illustrations ensure students maintain their focus and enjoy themselves while developing their English-grammar skills.
This lesson plan aims to teach 3rd grade students about parts of speech through a mad libs activity. The lesson builds on students' existing knowledge of grammar and parts of speech. Students will explore and practice their grammar skills by filling in blanks in stories with different parts of speech. The teacher will provide materials and be available for questions, allowing students to learn through independent exploration. Student understanding will be assessed through observation during the activity.
1. Corn is the most popular crop in the United States, with Iowa growing the most. More than half of US corn is grown in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
2. Corn is used for food like cornmeal, cornflakes, and popcorn. It is also used as animal feed and to make ethanol fuel.
3. Ethanol made from corn is sometimes added to gasoline to make it cheaper.
1) Dogs have helped humans for thousands of years by pulling sleds and assisting with tasks like farming, hunting, and fishing.
2) There is variety in dog sizes, from very small dogs only 6-8 inches tall to very big dogs about 3 feet tall.
3) Dogs have strong senses of smell, hearing, and for some, vision. They can smell 40 times better than humans and hear sounds humans cannot.
More School Subject Readings, Second Edition is a three-level course in reading fluency for high-beginner to low-intermediate learners of English. Incorporating important features of North American textbooks, the readings cover a broad range of academic subjects, including history, literature, social studies, astronomy, and more. Each reading is accompanied by a variety of exercises that check comprehension and develop essential reading skills. The gradual increase of vocabulary difficulty, grammatical complexity, and passage length in each book, ensures that students will acquire the active reading skills necessary for success in their academic future.
New In Second Edition:
- Detachable Workbook with further reading skills to reinforce understanding of the coherence and the flow of paragraphs
- Interactive Hybrid CD and free mobile app activities to engage students to practice, with more vocabulary exercises, sentence building activities, and passage summarizing activities
- Downloadable materials for further language practice provided on the homepage
Taking the TOEIC® is a comprehensive guide to taking the TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test. This book can be used as the perfect companion manual for self-learners or as a classroom text. The book is targeted for those who have experience with the TOEIC® test but are looking to improve their basic TOEIC® skills, fix commonly-made errors, and polish their English grammar to avoid simple mistakes. This book is made up of four chapters: three go over each section of the test in detail and one is a practice test.
• New mobile app(Class Loop) to enhance learning experience
Teachers can create an interactive classroom using Class Loop. Class Loop is a new Classroom Response Application. It shows students answer questions in real-time. Teachers can easily check where students are struggling and excelling.
In addition, Class Loop will provide questions based on that question type to drill students.
• Examples and explanations of every part, including the new question types
• Systemic exercises to drill test-taking strategies for every section
• Tips and tricks to help test-takers solve questions even quicker
TOEIC® Upgrade is a comprehensive and up-to-date preparation book for beginner learners. It offers a step-by-step approach that provides learners with the language skills and strategies needed when taking the TOEIC® test. The testing points, examples, checkup questions, and review tests presented throughout the book are designed to help learners reach their full potential.
Introducing our new three-level series for the young upper-beginner/intermediate learner of English. Each unit of Basic Reading 1200 Key Words includes eight parts plus additional review and consolidation activities in the workbook. In the follow-up activities to the comprehension check, students practice basic grammar points related to the passages, learn the meaning of a highlighted expression, and review target vocabulary. A summary for each unit is also provided in each unit’s review section.
Developing Listening Skills Second Edition - WalkthroughCompass Publishing
Developing Listening Skills is a three-book series with topically based listening passages to enhance listening abilities. Throughout the series, learners will progress from easy to more challenging exercises in order to facilitate listening comprehension. The exercises combine listening with reading, speaking, and writing tasks to reinforce retention of high-frequency vocabulary and phrases.
Listening Success is a five-book series covering a wide variety of topics which reinforce language patterns typically used in everyday situations. LEarners become familiar with common phrases, expressions, and functional language patterns through multiple dialogs, and each unit concludes with a test to consolidate learning objectives
* Power Reading is a three-book series specifically developed for the intermediate to advanced English language learner (A2-B1)
* Each book is made up of 16 units with 6 pages per unit. A wordlist is also included at the end of each book.
*The series has been developed to support a four-strand approach to language instruction
* Each unit incorporates reading and listening passages of related content to both engage and inform learners.
* Extension activities in the Power Reading series support the development of learners’ reading, listening, writing, and discussion skills through supplemental content that builds on each unit’s main topic.
Integrate is a multi-level reading and writing series for beginner to intermediate learners of English. The series features reading passages in a variety of formats on high-interest topics linked to common academic standards. Throughout the series, learners gain familiarity with reading skills, reinforced through writing tasks. Reading comprehension is progressively developed in tandem with fluency. Throughout the series, students gradually expand their vocabulary through exposure to high-frequency focus words related to the unit topics. Engaging videos and augmented reality (AR) content enrich the learning experience and provide opportunities for developing digital literacy and 21st-century skills.
Hang Out is a six-level coursebook designed specifically for elementary learners of English. This comprehensive language program is developed around a CEFR-based curriculum, and gradually takes students from producing simple phrases to complex sentences in a widening-range of topic areas and situations.
First Nonfiction Reading is a brand new three-level reading series for young, emergent-level readers that helps studentes transition from phonics to reading. Each realistic fiction passage is based on a school subject and helps bridge fiction and nonfiction topics.
*A four-level series designed to enhance the vocabulary of beginner level learners..
*12 units with 6 pages per unit
*Answer Keys, MP3 Audio Files, Tips & Ideas are downloadable
*Reading Shelf is a 3-level reading series
*Reading Shelf succeeds Reading Lamp and Reading Table
*Intended for Upper-elementary/Lower- middle school beginner readers
*Each book includes a pull-out workbook & audio CD
Blueprint is a new seven-book series developed for and targeting adult English learners of all ability levels. From introducing basic greetings and social situations to dealing with select academic or vocational topics, the Blueprint series will provide the mature learner with relevant practical skills. Grammar, vocabulary, speaking patterns, and listening activities will allow practice essential for the development and mastering of real world usage.
This document provides an overview of the Basic Reading 400 Key Words curriculum for teaching English reading skills to young learners. The curriculum uses short reading passages of 35-50 words containing vocabulary from the 400 most common English words. It takes a simple and easy approach to developing reading fluency through reinforcement of high-frequency words and sentence structures. The materials include a student book, workbook, audio files and teacher resources to monitor progress. The goal is to help learners comfortably gain reading abilities through a controlled, step-by-step approach.
*Book 1 focuses on sentences. It teaches students to write sentences within the context of a paragraph and paragraph structure.
*Book 2 focuses on simple paragraphs. It teaches students to write a paragraph with the help of an outline.
*Book 3 focuses on advanced paragraphs. It teaches students to write topic sentences, concluding sentences, and more advanced writing.
Guided writing involves a teacher working with small groups of learners on writing tasks related to concepts they have been learning. The goals are to support learners through the challenging writing process and help them correctly apply language like conjunctions being used to contrast and compare ideas. The teacher guides the groups to use the target language as they write a short essay on a topic. Guided writing provides learners with the language needed to complete the task as the teacher makes suggestions, agrees or disagrees, and answers questions.
*Reading Lamp comprises the first 3 books in Compass Publishing’s new Reading Series family
*After completing Reading Lamp series the students can progress to Reading Table and Reading Shelf
*Intended for elementary/primary school beginning readers
*Each book includes a pull-out workbook & audio CD
*Three-level series designed for upper-elementary to lower-intermediate level English learners
*Provides exercises and activities centered on modeled writing
*Includes detachable practice book for additional practice
Grammar Success is a three-book series which combines clear explanations of each grammar target with concrete examples of real-life use. A wide range of engaging follow-up activities and colorful illustrations ensure students maintain their focus and enjoy themselves while developing their English-grammar skills.
This lesson plan aims to teach 3rd grade students about parts of speech through a mad libs activity. The lesson builds on students' existing knowledge of grammar and parts of speech. Students will explore and practice their grammar skills by filling in blanks in stories with different parts of speech. The teacher will provide materials and be available for questions, allowing students to learn through independent exploration. Student understanding will be assessed through observation during the activity.
1. Corn is the most popular crop in the United States, with Iowa growing the most. More than half of US corn is grown in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
2. Corn is used for food like cornmeal, cornflakes, and popcorn. It is also used as animal feed and to make ethanol fuel.
3. Ethanol made from corn is sometimes added to gasoline to make it cheaper.
1) Dogs have helped humans for thousands of years by pulling sleds and assisting with tasks like farming, hunting, and fishing.
2) There is variety in dog sizes, from very small dogs only 6-8 inches tall to very big dogs about 3 feet tall.
3) Dogs have strong senses of smell, hearing, and for some, vision. They can smell 40 times better than humans and hear sounds humans cannot.
American black bears and brown bears live in North America. Black bear cubs are born in the winter and stay with their mother in the den until summer, when they like to play outside. Brown bear cubs also stay with their mothers for 2-4 years. Both black bear and brown bear cubs eat berries, nuts, and other foods provided by their mothers. Brown bears can grow up to 10 feet tall and live in northern areas of the United States, Canada, and Eurasia.
There are many different kinds of fish that vary in size, color, diet, speed, weight, and length. The passage discusses that people currently know about 25,000 kinds of fish, but there are likely another 15,000 kinds that have yet to be discovered. It provides details about the largest, fastest, heaviest, and longest fish, such as the heaviest weighing 15 tons and the longest being certain shark species that can grow to 50 feet.
Bees are insects that can fly using their wings. They come in yellow, red, and orange colors and have three main body parts - a head, body, and stinger which is used for defense. Bees have six legs and live on every continent except Antarctica, as it is too cold. They fly to collect pollen from flowers and mostly leave humans alone if not bothered.
There are many different types of houses around the world. Houses can be large or small, and made from materials like wood, stone, mud, ice or cloth. Forest houses are often made from logs because trees are plentiful. Houses generally contain rooms for sleeping (bedrooms), cooking (kitchens), and bathing, as well as living rooms. Some also have basements under or attics above the main house structure. Most houses have doors for entering and exiting and windows to look outside and let in air. Houses vary in decoration from plain to fancy between different parts of the world.
This reading discusses the challenges of adapting books into movies. While some books have been successfully transformed into great films, like The Wizard of Oz and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, most book-to-movie adaptations are considered mediocre by viewers because the films do not live up to the expectations created by the books. A few novels, such as Ulysses and The Sound and the Fury, are thought to be impossible to adapt into movies that could rival the original works due to their unique literary styles. Readers and viewers will ultimately decide whether it is better to read the book or see the movie.
The document discusses inferential comprehension and how to answer inference questions. It explains that inference questions require selecting the answer based on contextual clues in the passage, evaluating what information to include, and combining points across the passage. To answer inference questions, one should preread the passage to understand the main points, relate answers to the question, and make notes on key details.
The document provides information about the First Certificate in English (FCE) exam, including what it tests, how it is structured, scoring details, dates and locations for taking the exam. Specifically, it notes that the FCE exam assesses English proficiency at level B2, consists of reading, writing, use of English and listening sections that are each worth 20% of the score, and a speaking section worth 20%. It also gives details on the types of questions in each section and how long each section takes.
The document discusses various processes of word formation in languages. It identifies 10 main processes: coinage, borrowing, compounding, blending, clipping, backformation, conversion, acronyms, affixation, and reduplication. Each process is explained with examples to illustrate how new words are created in a language through these different morphological processes.
The document discusses different aspects of word formation in English including prefixation, suffixation, and compounding. It provides examples of various prefixes, suffixes, and compound words in English and categorizes them based on their meaning or function. It also briefly discusses the evolution of English dictionaries and different types of lexicography.
*Three-level course series designed to develop the core reading skills of young learners of English.
*Wide range of interesting topics based around nature, culture, places, and beliefs.
*Pre-reading activities designed to actively engage readers.
This document discusses developing reading skills and effective reading strategies. It outlines different types of reading like extensive reading, intensive reading, receptive reading, skimming and scanning. Extensive reading involves choosing own texts for pleasure while intensive reading is teacher-directed to develop specific skills. The teacher's role is to promote reading, suggest appropriate texts, observe students and give feedback. Effective strategies include looking for topic sentences, using context clues, and identifying logical relationships, while ineffective strategies are mouthing words and translating everything.
Three book reading series contains 20 units structured into 10 thematic topics with 4 pages per each unit
Suitable for students in their middle school to early high school. CEFR level: Upper intermediate A2-A2+
Think & Write activities provided at end of the book, which enables students to reflect on key information from the passage.
Helps students’ to encounter key vocabularies and improve understanding of concepts and ideas through series of comprehension and writing questions.
This is an assessable task for my students.
The aim of this task is to get students to complete writing an essay using the skill of research and academic writing which are covered in modules 1 and 2. This task should enable the students to use critical reading and writing skills to develop ideas, opinions based in a topic and critically use information collected to present their discussions/arguments in a logically, coherent manner.
The importance of teaching English Grammar in Primary School
In not more than 1200 words, write an explanation essay explaining the importance of teaching English Grammar in primary schools. The emphasis of your discussion points must be based on the following key areas:
Definition-
College Readiness-
Proficiency of English use-
Career preparedness
Priority
Intensive Reading: Methods and StrategiesIsa Agudo
This document discusses intensive reading, which focuses on analyzing grammar, vocabulary, and other linguistic features of short texts. Intensive reading uses close analysis of texts to determine what language features should be taught. It compares intensive and extensive reading, noting intensive reading uses shorter texts and more complex post-reading activities. The document provides examples of good intensive reading exercises and comprehension questions, and recommends strategies for teaching vocabulary, grammar, cohesion and reading skills through intensive reading.
*Three-level course series designed to develop the core reading skills of elementary English learners
*The reading passages and chants are specifically designed to stimulate learners’ interest and encourage them to take an active role in learning new language skills
*Students can practice readings in a controlled and carefully graduated manner
This document discusses guidelines for setting effective question papers and evaluating answer scripts. It outlines the important factors to consider when framing questions, such as the purpose, objectives, and type of assessment. The types of questions that can be used are described, including objective, short answer, and essay questions. Guidelines are provided for framing questions effectively and evaluating different question types, including preparing scoring keys and marking rubrics. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of teachers playing a role in the evaluation process to create a healthy learning environment.
The document discusses various types of placement and achievement tests used to assess students and improve instruction. It describes the purposes and processes for developing different test formats, including essay, short answer, multiple choice, matching, rating scales, and checklists. The goal of placement tests is to accurately identify students' current learning levels and needs, while achievement tests measure progress and help evaluate curriculum and instruction.
This document provides an overview of the Teacher's Book for the Aim High English language course. It describes the development process for Aim High which was informed by research in schools. It outlines the key components of the course including the Student's Book, Workbook, Teacher's Book, and Audio CDs. It then provides a more detailed description of the structure and contents of the Student's Book, including the unit structure and sections on reading, vocabulary, grammar, skills, writing, and review. Finally, it discusses testing and assessment resources and how Aim High maps to the Common European Framework of Reference levels.
The document discusses two reading comprehension strategies: SQ3R and ERRQ. SQ3R is a 5-step method of Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review to actively read textbooks. ERRQ is a 4-step method of Estimate, Read, Respond, and Question where students estimate how much they can read with understanding, read, respond by forming questions or reactions, and generate questions about the text. Both methods aim to improve comprehension, retention, and preparation for exams.
The document provides information on testing vocabulary:
- It discusses why vocabulary should be tested, including to motivate learners, provide feedback, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
- There are different types of vocabulary tests, such as placement tests, achievement tests, multiple choice tests, and gap-fill tests.
- Vocabulary knowledge can be measured quantitatively by assessing lexical density, variety, and sophistication.
- Teachers can conduct action research projects to improve vocabulary learning, for example by investigating different learning styles or mnemonic techniques.
The document provides rubrics and guidelines for assessing student work in English Distance Education (EDO) sessions. It includes rubrics for evaluating writing assignments, advertisements, dialogs, and speaking activities. The rubrics assess various elements such as spelling, grammar, vocabulary, presentation, creativity, fluency, pronunciation, and body language. Using rubrics helps teachers provide consistent grading and gives students transparency into how their work will be evaluated.
This document discusses developing students' reading skills. It emphasizes the importance of reading skills and provides tips for instructors. Some key points include:
- Reading skills are important for students' development and should be regularly practiced.
- Instructors should include reading skill development as a course objective and provide guidance to students.
- A variety of in-class activities can help practice skills like skimming, scanning, and summarizing. This keeps reading engaging for students.
This document discusses assessment in curriculum design. It outlines various types of assessment including placement assessment, observation of learning, short-term and long-term achievement assessment, diagnostic assessment, and proficiency assessment. It also discusses approaches to assessment including validity, reliability, and practicality. Validity refers to a test measuring what it is supposed to measure. Reliability means a test produces consistent results. Practicality refers to a test being feasible to administer within constraints like time and resources.
English: Introduction to study skills (Complete Intro)Muhammad Qasim
This paper will enable us to have a complete introduction of Study Skills. Many other topics have been included which will enlighten us about distance learning and its aids.
This document discusses various aspects of developing a course plan, including creating a course rationale, determining the scope and sequence, and choosing course content. It emphasizes that the course rationale should describe the course's purpose and goals, as well as the type of teaching and learning that will take place. The scope and sequence lays out what will be covered in the course and in what order. Choosing appropriate content involves considering the learners' needs, level, and other factors. Determining students' entry and exit levels also guides effective course planning.
This document provides an overview of teaching grammar in the English module for third year students. It discusses key topics like the role of grammar teaching, grammar in communicative language teaching, inductive teaching methods, and using games and problem-solving activities to teach grammar. The document is divided into several units that will be covered, including parts of speech, adverbs, and grammar assessment. Guidelines are provided around assignments, examinations, and passing marks.
The document discusses various methods for assessing writing skills, including micro skills like grammar, word choice, and cohesion, as well as macro skills like conveying meaning and adapting to purpose and genre. It outlines categories of writing assessment tasks such as imitative writing like dictation, intensive writing like transformations, and responsive and extensive writing like paragraph construction. Specific techniques are provided like spelling tests, picture prompts, and evaluating strategies for developing main ideas across paragraphs. The document provides references for further reading on language assessment.
Improving outcomes for our low attainersgavinholden
The document discusses strategies for improving outcomes for low-ability students. It recommends:
1. Focusing on key concepts, literacy and numeracy skills, and making the curriculum relatable.
2. Using interactive teaching methods like modeling, questioning, and appropriate challenge.
3. Structuring lessons with clear learning objectives and regular reviews to aid recall.
The document provides examples of techniques to develop literacy, writing, and vocabulary skills. It also discusses using starters and plenaries, varied activities, and putting learning in context to improve recall for low-ability students.
New Frontiers is a six-level English course for young adult learners. It uses balanced input and output activities to guide students through core English skills. The series focuses on communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity using 21st century learning techniques. The course features include colorful comics, animations, unit structures to encourage engagement, and a focus on preparing students to communicate globally. Each level contains 10 units covering vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and projects.
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Learning in the 21st Century Practical Tips for AdultsCompass Publishing
This session presented by James Hall at Compass Teacher's Day in Brazil in July of 2018. The session looks at two amazing courses, Blueprint and Interact, which help adult learners to develop their language competencies within the context of the 21st Century. The session looks at the changing needs of language learners away from just traditional forms of input and output into the 4cs of 21c learning and the growing need for practical and useful contexts for a real and dynamic world. (c) 2018 James Hall- please use citations with references.
Developing a Well Balanced Class- The Four Strand Approach and Top Activities...Compass Publishing
This session was given by James Hall at Compass Teacher's Day in Sao Paulo Brazil in 2018. The session looks at effective course design based on the four strand approach to course design. It also looks at the popular course Hang Out! as an example of great course design. In addition, James shares his favorite activities for teacher's to use in the classroom. (c) 2018 James Hall, please use citations when referencing.
This seminar keynote was conducted by James Hall at Compass Teacher's Day Brazil in Sao Paulo in 2018. The seminar covers key trends and changes in the education sector and how educators and learners need to use different and varied approaches in order to succeed in the 21st Century. (c) 2018 James Hall - Please use content with citation of references. Thank you!
Hang Out is a coursebook designed specifically for young students of English by a team of experienced authors. Built around a CEFR-based curriculum, this seven-level comprehensive language program takes students gradually from producing simple phrases to complex sentences in a widening range of topic areas and situations. Also, this series allows students to prepare for the CEFR and YLE Tests. Through vivid illustrations, realistic readings, and engaging comics, students follow a family of characters in their daily lives, building their knowledge of high-frequency vocabulary, common grammar structures, and useful expressions.
Each unit of Hang Out includes conversations, stories, songs, chants, and activities to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Filled with interesting characters, colorful illustrations, and a wide variety of engaging exercises, Hang Out is sure to grab the attention of young learners and help them improve rapidly.
Features
• Interesting characters and realistic contexts
• Engaging activities covering all four skill areas
• Systematic coverage of content from CEFR and common children’s tests of English proficiency
• Workbook and student’s app for extra practice in class or at home
• Teacher’s Guide with extensive classroom notes
• Interactive whiteboard with extra classroom activities to enhance learning
2018 Compass Publishing ELT Catalog is updated with new releases for Fall 2017 to Spring 2018.
New relases include: Basic Reading 200 Key Words, Integrate Basic/Building, Blueprint, and Interact.
Compass Catalog 2018 Level Chart is updated with new releases for Fall 2017- Spring 2018.
New Releases include: Basic Reading 200, Integrate Basic/Building, Blueprint, and Interact.
Blueprint is a seven-level coursebook series that teaches adult learners of English the useful language they need to succeed in their daily lives. Each module teaches learners how to communicate in everyday situations with a practical syllabus built on CEFR-based competencies. Learners gain familiarity and fluency through balanced language input and output activities, and useful, high-frequency expressions.
Grammar Galaxy is a three-book grammar series designed to improve higher-elementary learner's accuracy in using the basic structure of English. Characters provide context to keep the content meaningful, fun, and engaging. Simple tables, clear explanations, and realistic examples give students a clear, intuitive understanding of high-frequency grammar structures. The series spiral curriculum ensures that students review and build on their learning.
Grammar Planet is a three-book grammar series designed to help learners acquire a solid foundation of basic, high-frequency grammar structures. To solidify and expand learner's knowledge of grammar and to encourage steady progress, this series uses a spiral curriculum which reviews previous grammar points while simultaneously incorporating new, more complex structures.
Grammar Starter is a vibrant three-book grammar series in full color. Chapters are organized around basic grammar topics and units are structured to present, practice, and reinforce grammar points. Students will quickly grasp the fundamentals of English grammar necessary to build their communication skills.
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
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3. Overview
• Non-fiction passages accessible to low-proficiency readers
• Exercises designed to develop reading skills and basic
vocabulary
• Common idiomatic expressions incorporated within each
passage
4. Series Key Features
• Vocabulary and grammatical structures have been carefully
controlled and graded over the three levels of the series to
allow students a comfortable progression from easily
accessible readings to more challenging readings.
• Exercises in the series have been designed to practice
reading and comprehension skills useful for students
interested in test-taking strategies.
5. Student Book
Pre-Reading
A topic-based image and warm-up
questions will activate prior
knowledge for learners to better
engage in the reading.
Vocabulary Preview
This exercise provides learners with
words and phrases that will be used in
the reading passage.
6. Student Book
Reading Passage
Topics are written to encourage
reading and vocabulary
comprehension. Learners should
review the passage with multiple
reading techniques for better
comprehension and reading fluency.
7. Student Book
Reading Comprehension
Multiple choice questions will
incorporate vocabulary and phrases to
assist in better test-taking skills.
Idiomatic Expressions
A definition and example will provide
insight and further comprehension.
8. Student Book
Summary
Vocabulary in context questions aid in
associating the use of vocabulary
within the reading passage.
Listening
The use of integrated skills provides
learners a better ability to make use of
comprehension and vocabulary
acquisition.
9. Student Book
Discussion
Speaking and critical thinking skills
are incorporated to build upon better
acquisition from the reading.
Grammar
Each unit will make use of basic
grammar rules.
Writing
Learners will be able to write and
make their own opinions to benefit
their overall comprehension.
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