NorthStar: Focus on Reading and Writing: Basic
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Author Description
Basic Level NorthStar is an innovative five-level, integrated-skills series for learners of English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language. The series is divided into two listening/speaking and reading/writing. There are four books in each strand, taking students from Basic to Advanced. The two books at each level explore different aspects of the same contemporary themes such as the effect of food on mood, experimental punishments for juvenile offenders, the role of cars in modern life, privacy in the workplace, and alternative medicine. The parallel books in each strand are linked by grammar and vocabulary as well, providing the opportunity to recycle and reinforce the language while the content remains fresh and exciting.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the foundational acquisition of English literacy through an integrated-skills approach designed for basic-level learners. The authors, experienced educators in the field of English as a Second Language, utilize a thematic framework that connects reading and writing exercises to contemporary real-world topics. By aligning content with listening and speaking strands, the text provides a structured environment for students to build vocabulary and grammatical competence simultaneously.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Integrated reading and writing skill development exercises
- Thematic units covering contemporary social and cultural topics
- Vocabulary and grammar reinforcement strategies
- Cross-strand alignment with listening and speaking materials
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently identify this series as a standard resource for structured language acquisition in classroom settings. Experts highlight the pedagogical consistency across the five-level series as a primary benefit for curriculum planning.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201694239
ISBN-13:
9780201694239
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Education
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English as a Second Language
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