Blass, Laurie 1952-
21st Century Reading 3 : Creative Thinking and Reading with TED Talks / Twenty-first Century Reading Student Book 3. Laurie Blass, Mari Vargo, and Ingrid Wisniewska. - Boston, MA : National Geographic Learning ; Cengage Learning, 2016. - 192 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. - 21st Century Reading .
Includes video transcripts for TED Talks.
"21st Century Reading was created through a partnership between TED, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks and National Geographic Learning. 21st Century Reading provides the ideal forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this new four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English. Featuring extraordinary stories presented by inspiring thinkers and doers, TED Talks ignite curiosity and introduce learners to ideas which can change the world. TED Talks use authentic language, delivered by experts in their field, providing learners with models of English that are real and relevant to their academic studies. Critical and Creative Thinking skills – including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, reflection, inference, and problem-solving – are fully integrated into every unit, to help learners develop academic skills. Scaffolded reading and vocabulary tasks guide learners to a better understanding of the key ideas, skills, and language." -Publisher's website CONTENTS: Unit 1: Hidden Miracles Life Sciences Lesson A Reading
Viewing Nature's Beauty Through a New Lens - Interview Reading Skills
Understanding reasons
Understanding key details
Paraphrasing ideas
Critical Thinking
Interpreting a statement
Reflecting on own experience
Lesson B TED Talks
Hidden Miracles of the Natural World - Louie Schwartzberg
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Connecting ideas using a concept map
Making predictions
Critical Thinking
Making predictions
Project
Researching for a presentation on biomimicry
Unit 2: Sleep Matters Health Science
Lesson A Reading
Are You Sleeping Enough? - Scientific Report
Reading Skills
Identifying reasons and effects
Understanding statistics
Understanding infographics
Critical Thinking
Analyzing a writer's claims
Evaluating an argument
Lesson B TED Talks
How to Succeed? Get More Sleep - Arianna Huffington
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and classifications
Understanding metaphors
Understanding a speaker's message
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Synthesizing ideas from multiple sources
Project
Researching for a presentation about sleep
Unit 3: Cyborg Tech Engineering / Technology
Lesson A Reading
We Are Cyborgs - Expository Article
Reading Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Critical Thinking
Analyzing an argument for evidence
Evaluating possible problems
Lesson B TED Talks
I Listen to Color - Neil Harbisson
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding a process
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own viewpoint
Comparing similarities to other contexts
Project
Researching for a presentation on cyborg technology
Unit 4: Happy Planet Economics / Statistics Lesson A Reading
The Road to Happiness? - Argumentative Article
Reading Skills
Linking ideas using a summary chart
Analyzing an argument
Understanding linguistics
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Questioning statements in a text
Lesson B TED Talks
The Happy Planet Index - Nic Marks
Academic Skills
Identifying key details Recognizing a speaker's message
Recognizing main ideas and examples
Critical Thinking
Questioning survey results
Applying information to own context
Project
Designing a plan for community happiness
Unit 5: Career Paths Business / Design
Lesson A Reading
My Year in the Arctic - Personal Blog
Reading Skills
Understanding sequence
Understanding reasons
Understanding figurative language
Critical Thinking
Evaluating pros and cons
Interpreting a statement
Lesson B TED Talks
The Power of Time Off - Stefan Sagmeister
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Making predictions
Understanding causes and effects
Critical Thinking
Synthesizing information
Evaluating pros and cons
Applying ideas to own context
Project
Creating a time-off plan for employees
Unit 6: Text Generation Linguistics
Lesson A Reading
The Death of Writing? - Explanatory Article
Reading Skills
Understanding key details
Making comparisons
Understanding contrastive language
Critical Thinking
Interpreting meaning
Lesson B TED Talks
Txting is Killing Language! JK!!! - John McWhorter
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Making predictions
Applying information to new contexts
Summarizing information
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Applying ideas to own experience
Project
Presenting an analysis of how people use texting
Unit 7: Barriers and Bridges Sociology
Lesson A Reading
Bringing the World Together - Personal Blog
Reading Skills
Understanding tine and purpose using a concept map
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument using examples
Lesson B TED Talks
The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding a sequence of events
Understanding a process
Identifying main ideas
Critical Thinking
Synthesizing ideas
Applying own ideas to context
Project
Critically evaluating an example of cultural stereotyping
Unit 8: Personality Types Psychology
Lesson A Reading
The Importance of Solitude - Personal recount / persuasive essay
Reading Skills
Understanding sequence
Identifying difference viewpoints
Understanding classifications
Critical Thinking
Making inferences
Evaluating an argument using examples
Lesson B TED Talks
The Power of Introverts - Susan Cain
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding cause and effect
Understanding a speaker's message
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own experience
Applying own ideas to other contexts
Project
Researching for a presentation on contributions to society
Unit 9: Smart Thinking Behavior / Life Science
Lesson A Reading
Nature of Intelligence - Scientific Article
Reading Skills
Understanding key details
Inferring conclusions
Understanding reference
Critical Thinking
Applying ideas to other contexts
Lesson B TED Talks
The Gentle Genius of Bonobos - Susan Savage-Rumbaugh
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Understanding a speaker's message
Understanding sequence
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own experience
Project
Proposing and justifying a wildlife research project
Unit 10: Facing Fear Psychology / Exploration
Lesson A Reading
Keep Calm! - Expository Article
Reading Skills
Linking ideas and examples
Creating a map of the text
Understanding a process
Critical Thinking
Questioning statements in a text
Applying ideas to other contexts
Lesson B TED Talks
What I Learned from Going Blind in Space - Chris Hadfield
Academic Skills
Recognizing and understanding main ideas
Interpreting descriptions
Understanding a sequence of events
Critical Thinking
Interpreting meaning
Project
Designing a 3-day course for tackling phobias
Level(s): Intermediate, High-intermediate, B2.
9781305265714 (Student Book) 1305265718 (Student Book) 9781305266339 (Teacher's Guide) 9781305495494 (Audio CD/DVD Package)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Reading.
Comprehension--Problems, exercises, etc.
21st Century Reading 3 : Creative Thinking and Reading with TED Talks / Twenty-first Century Reading Student Book 3. Laurie Blass, Mari Vargo, and Ingrid Wisniewska. - Boston, MA : National Geographic Learning ; Cengage Learning, 2016. - 192 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. - 21st Century Reading .
Includes video transcripts for TED Talks.
"21st Century Reading was created through a partnership between TED, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks and National Geographic Learning. 21st Century Reading provides the ideal forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. Using TED Talks as the springboard to share ideas, this new four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English. Featuring extraordinary stories presented by inspiring thinkers and doers, TED Talks ignite curiosity and introduce learners to ideas which can change the world. TED Talks use authentic language, delivered by experts in their field, providing learners with models of English that are real and relevant to their academic studies. Critical and Creative Thinking skills – including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, reflection, inference, and problem-solving – are fully integrated into every unit, to help learners develop academic skills. Scaffolded reading and vocabulary tasks guide learners to a better understanding of the key ideas, skills, and language." -Publisher's website CONTENTS: Unit 1: Hidden Miracles Life Sciences Lesson A Reading
Viewing Nature's Beauty Through a New Lens - Interview Reading Skills
Understanding reasons
Understanding key details
Paraphrasing ideas
Critical Thinking
Interpreting a statement
Reflecting on own experience
Lesson B TED Talks
Hidden Miracles of the Natural World - Louie Schwartzberg
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Connecting ideas using a concept map
Making predictions
Critical Thinking
Making predictions
Project
Researching for a presentation on biomimicry
Unit 2: Sleep Matters Health Science
Lesson A Reading
Are You Sleeping Enough? - Scientific Report
Reading Skills
Identifying reasons and effects
Understanding statistics
Understanding infographics
Critical Thinking
Analyzing a writer's claims
Evaluating an argument
Lesson B TED Talks
How to Succeed? Get More Sleep - Arianna Huffington
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and classifications
Understanding metaphors
Understanding a speaker's message
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Synthesizing ideas from multiple sources
Project
Researching for a presentation about sleep
Unit 3: Cyborg Tech Engineering / Technology
Lesson A Reading
We Are Cyborgs - Expository Article
Reading Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Critical Thinking
Analyzing an argument for evidence
Evaluating possible problems
Lesson B TED Talks
I Listen to Color - Neil Harbisson
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding a process
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own viewpoint
Comparing similarities to other contexts
Project
Researching for a presentation on cyborg technology
Unit 4: Happy Planet Economics / Statistics Lesson A Reading
The Road to Happiness? - Argumentative Article
Reading Skills
Linking ideas using a summary chart
Analyzing an argument
Understanding linguistics
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Questioning statements in a text
Lesson B TED Talks
The Happy Planet Index - Nic Marks
Academic Skills
Identifying key details Recognizing a speaker's message
Recognizing main ideas and examples
Critical Thinking
Questioning survey results
Applying information to own context
Project
Designing a plan for community happiness
Unit 5: Career Paths Business / Design
Lesson A Reading
My Year in the Arctic - Personal Blog
Reading Skills
Understanding sequence
Understanding reasons
Understanding figurative language
Critical Thinking
Evaluating pros and cons
Interpreting a statement
Lesson B TED Talks
The Power of Time Off - Stefan Sagmeister
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Making predictions
Understanding causes and effects
Critical Thinking
Synthesizing information
Evaluating pros and cons
Applying ideas to own context
Project
Creating a time-off plan for employees
Unit 6: Text Generation Linguistics
Lesson A Reading
The Death of Writing? - Explanatory Article
Reading Skills
Understanding key details
Making comparisons
Understanding contrastive language
Critical Thinking
Interpreting meaning
Lesson B TED Talks
Txting is Killing Language! JK!!! - John McWhorter
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Making predictions
Applying information to new contexts
Summarizing information
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument
Applying ideas to own experience
Project
Presenting an analysis of how people use texting
Unit 7: Barriers and Bridges Sociology
Lesson A Reading
Bringing the World Together - Personal Blog
Reading Skills
Understanding tine and purpose using a concept map
Critical Thinking
Evaluating an argument using examples
Lesson B TED Talks
The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding a sequence of events
Understanding a process
Identifying main ideas
Critical Thinking
Synthesizing ideas
Applying own ideas to context
Project
Critically evaluating an example of cultural stereotyping
Unit 8: Personality Types Psychology
Lesson A Reading
The Importance of Solitude - Personal recount / persuasive essay
Reading Skills
Understanding sequence
Identifying difference viewpoints
Understanding classifications
Critical Thinking
Making inferences
Evaluating an argument using examples
Lesson B TED Talks
The Power of Introverts - Susan Cain
Academic Skills
Understanding key details
Understanding cause and effect
Understanding a speaker's message
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own experience
Applying own ideas to other contexts
Project
Researching for a presentation on contributions to society
Unit 9: Smart Thinking Behavior / Life Science
Lesson A Reading
Nature of Intelligence - Scientific Article
Reading Skills
Understanding key details
Inferring conclusions
Understanding reference
Critical Thinking
Applying ideas to other contexts
Lesson B TED Talks
The Gentle Genius of Bonobos - Susan Savage-Rumbaugh
Academic Skills
Understanding main ideas and key details
Understanding a speaker's message
Understanding sequence
Critical Thinking
Reflecting on own experience
Project
Proposing and justifying a wildlife research project
Unit 10: Facing Fear Psychology / Exploration
Lesson A Reading
Keep Calm! - Expository Article
Reading Skills
Linking ideas and examples
Creating a map of the text
Understanding a process
Critical Thinking
Questioning statements in a text
Applying ideas to other contexts
Lesson B TED Talks
What I Learned from Going Blind in Space - Chris Hadfield
Academic Skills
Recognizing and understanding main ideas
Interpreting descriptions
Understanding a sequence of events
Critical Thinking
Interpreting meaning
Project
Designing a 3-day course for tackling phobias
Level(s): Intermediate, High-intermediate, B2.
9781305265714 (Student Book) 1305265718 (Student Book) 9781305266339 (Teacher's Guide) 9781305495494 (Audio CD/DVD Package)
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Reading.
Comprehension--Problems, exercises, etc.