Reading and Writing Sample Unit Four simple steps move students toward fluency and accuracy. Click
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(Sample pages shown are from Unit 8 of NorthStar, Second Edition, Reading and Writing, High Intermediate.) |
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Step 1: Focus on the Topic Students engage with the topic, drawing on prior knowledge and making predictions, as they prepare for the reaidng selections. |
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Step 2: Focus on Reading The
reading selections present alternative perspectives, enriching understanding
while building language and critical thinking skills. |
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Step 3: Focus on Vocabulary Structured
vocabulary activities based on the reading selections help students
explore, review, and expand their spoken and written expression.
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4: Focus on Reading
Challenging,
imaginative activities, topics, and assignments allow students to
apply what they have learned and express their ideas on a more sophisticated
level. |
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Teacher's Manual with Achievement Tests Each book in the series has an accompanying Teacher's Manual with:
Packaged
with each Teacher's Manual for the Reading and Writing strand is
a CD-ROM that allows teachers to create and customize their own
NorthStar tests. |
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Writing Activity Book The companion Writing Activity Book leads students through the writing process with engaging writing assignments. TheWriting Activity Book:
(Sample shown from NorthStar, Second Edition, Advanced, Writing Activity Book.) |
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