NorthStar


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The NorthStar Teacher's Manual include: * Specific suggestions for teaching each unit * Student Book Answer Key * An Alphabetized-by-unit word list of the key vocabulary items practiced in each unit * Reproducible Achievement Tests with Answer Keys-including the test audioscript and test audio CD NorthStar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands-Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking-provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers.







North Star 1


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Northstar


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The NorthStar video program includes ten engaging video segments, including segments from ABC News, featuring topics correlated to the themes in the NorthStar 3 listening and speaking, and reading and writing, student books. Each video segment is from 2 to 5 minutes long and incorporates key vocabulary from the student books. The DVD guide contains unit-by-unit video scripts, as well as vocabulary for comprehension and background notes to enhance the accessibility and enjoyment of the video material. Each of the ten video segments has an optional corresponding video activity that is designed for students to use in class before, during, and after viewing the video. The activities can be downloaded from the NorthStar companion website.




Reading and Vocabulary Focus 3


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National Geographic Reading and Vocabulary Focus is an all-new, four-level reading series that provides the essential reading skills and vocabulary development for maximum academic readiness. Readings grounded in rich National Geographic content tap into learners' curiosity about the world, naturally encouraging inquiry and opportunities to synthesize information. - A comprehensive, three-part vocabulary development program builds student confidence as learners encounter new or unfamiliar words in academic texts: - Academic Vocabulary sections develop the language that students will encounter in academic readings. - Multiword Vocabulary sections identify words that are commonly grouped together and then prompt learners to work with them in different contexts for enhanced comprehension. - Topic Vocabulary is presented as a reading preview strategy to enhance learner comprehension of the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.




Making Connections Level 1 Student's Book


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This title introduces first-time readers of academic text to basic reading strategies such as finding paragraph topics, finding supporting details and learning to read quickly.




NorthStar Reading and Writing 3 W/MyEnglishLab Online Workbook and Resources


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NorthStar, Fifth Edition is an integrated-skills English course that empowers adult and young adult English language learners to achieve their academic and personal goals. Current and thought-provoking topics promote language development and critical thinking skills. Building on the success of previous editions, this new fifth edition engages and motivates students with new and updated content. What is new in the fifth edition? * New and updated content with a new theme keeps students motivated. * The new design and imagery bring the activities to life. * Learning outcomes are created using the Global Scale of English (GSE) so students can see their progress more easily. * Every unit offers note-taking practice and writing skill development. * Scaffolded critical thinking activities are clearly marked to help students develop their academic skills. * Academic Word List words are highlighted to help students identify essential vocabulary. * New and updated activities in MyEnglishLab provide additional practice online. * ExamView Test Generator allows teachers to customize assessments. * Students can complete activities, listen to audio, and watch video on the go with the Pearson Practice English App.




Effective Academic Writing 1


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The Effective Academic Writing series teaches the writing modes, rhetorical devices, and language points students need for academic success. Each unit introduces a theme and writing task and then guides the student writer through the process of gathering ideas, organizing an outline, drafting, revising, and editing. Students are given the opportunity to explore their opinions, discuss their ideas, and share their experiences through written communication. Level 1 of the series introduces students to the academic paragraph