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

NorthStar Reading and Writing 3 w/MyEnglishLab Online Workbook and Resources - Laurie Barton - 9780135226995 - General English Courses - Adult (142) Zoom
Series
Pearson
Author
Laurie Barton / Carolyn Dupaquier  
Publisher
Pearson
Cover
Softcover
Edition
5
Language
English
Total pages
240
Pub.-date
August 2019
ISBN13
9780135226995
ISBN
0135226996


Level 3

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Description

NorthStar is a five-level, two-strand (Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking) integrated-skills English course that empowers adult and young adult English language learners to achieve their academic and personal goals. Engaging content, integrated skills, and critical thinking continue to be the touchstones of the series.

NorthStar is rigorous in its approach to critical thinking by systematically engaging students in tasks and activities that prepare them to move into high-level academic courses. The cognitive domains of Bloom’s taxonomy provide the foundation for the critical thinking activities. The Reading & Writing strands are designed to challenge students to move beyond basic comprehension to higher-level analysis.

Features

• Current and thought-provoking readings from a variety of contrasting genres stimulate students
intellectually. The authentic content engages students, links them to language use outside the
classroom, and encourages personal expression and critical thinking.
• Explicit language-skills development throughout each unit provides students with systematic
and multiple exposures to language forms and structures in a variety of contexts. Concise
presentations and targeted practice in print and online build students’ language proficiency.
• Writing sections integrate the unit’s concepts, vocabulary, and grammar, leading students through
the writing process. Students learn revising techniques that help them move toward coherence
and unity in their writing.
• A variety of online assessments tied to learning outcomes allows teachers to individualize
instruction and track student progress.
• Teacher Resources in MyEnglishLab include the scope and sequence, digital student book,
downloadable achievement tests, classroom audio, audioscripts, video activities, videoscripts,
teacher’s manual, answer keys, and a downloadable placement test.

New to this Edition

·         New and updated content with a new theme keeps students motivated. Current and thought-provoking readings from a variety of contrasting genres stimulate students intellectually and encourage personal expression and critical thinking.

·         Learning outcomes are created using the Global Scale of English (GSE) so students can see their progress more easily. Learning outcomes are present at the opening and closing of each unit to clearly mark what is covered in the unit and encourage both pre- and post-unit self-reflection.

·         Note-taking is a skill in every unit. Grounded in the foundations of the Cornell Method of note-taking, the new note-taking practice is structured to allow students to reflect on and organize their notes, focusing on the most important points.

·         Scaffolded critical thinking activities are clearly marked to help students develop their academic skills. Activities within the unit are structured to follow the stages of Bloom’s taxonomy from remember to create.

·         Academic Word List words are highlighted to help students identify essential vocabulary.

·         New and updated activities in MyEnglishLab provide additional practice online.

·         Pearson Practice English App allows students to complete activities, listen to audio, and watch video on the go.

·         ExamView Test Generator allows teachers to customize assessments.

* Level 5 is not part of the Fifth Edition revision.

Table of Contents

Welcome to NorthStar, Fifth Edition 
Scope and Sequence
Acknowledgments/Reviewers
UNIT 1 Sports and Obsession
UNIT 2 The Consequences of Fraud
UNIT 3 Exploring the Red Planet
UNIT 4 Language and Power
UNIT 5 Careers of the Future
UNIT 6 What is Ecotourism?
UNIT 7 Capital Punishment
UNIT 8 Is Our Climate Changing?
Expand Vocabulary
Academic Word List Vocabulary
Grammar Book References
Credits

Back Cover

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.