Pickett, William P., 1931-
The Salsa is Hot : Dialogs & Stories / William P. Pickett. - Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall Regents, 1999. - x, 182 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
"This newest young adult-adult reader in the Pickett series features thirty-three dialogs and seven stories about events in the lives of newcomers to the Unites States. The book provides interesting readings that students will enjoy while they improve their reading and conversational skills. Features:
Pre-reading questions activate students' prior knowledge on the topic.
Interesting topics maintain student interest.
Word previews and vocabulary building activities provide meaning in context.
Reading skills are developed through individual and pair work activities.
Role playing and discussion activities offer opportunities to increase fluency in English." (Book Cover) CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgements 1. Jobs
Good Tips -- Baby-Sitting -- A Police Officer -- Delivering Mail -- From Quito to Jersey City - Working in a Diner 2. Sports Basketball or Math -- Football -- Hunting -- A Hockey Star -- Roberto Clemente - The Hall of Fame 3. Celebrations The Fourth of July -- Trick or Treat -- Turkey Day -- Birthday Presents -- The Pilgrims - A Soldier 4. Love The Big Dance -- The Matchmaker -- A Lot in Common -- A Valentine's Day -- Hard at First - A Diamond Ring 5. Dogs and Money Man's Best Friend -- Feeling Lucky -- A Big Shot -- New Furniture -- Very Different - Mark, Emily and Midnight 6. Food I'm Starving -- More Chicken! -- The Salsa Is Hot -- The C.I.A. -- A Store and a Home - Growing Up in America 7. Cars and Accidents An Accident -- 911 -- Quiet, Roomy and Safe -- The Ax Slipped -- The Titanic - Iceberg Ahead 8. School The First Day of School -- Old-Fashioned -- Writing is Tough Work -- A Million Rules -- More Opportunities - A Dream Come True Irregular Verbs Maps Word List
0130204366 (pbk) 9780130204363 (pbk)
98049581
GBA0-41613
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Readers.
PE1128 / .P484 1999
428.2/4
The Salsa is Hot : Dialogs & Stories / William P. Pickett. - Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall Regents, 1999. - x, 182 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
"This newest young adult-adult reader in the Pickett series features thirty-three dialogs and seven stories about events in the lives of newcomers to the Unites States. The book provides interesting readings that students will enjoy while they improve their reading and conversational skills. Features:
Pre-reading questions activate students' prior knowledge on the topic.
Interesting topics maintain student interest.
Word previews and vocabulary building activities provide meaning in context.
Reading skills are developed through individual and pair work activities.
Role playing and discussion activities offer opportunities to increase fluency in English." (Book Cover) CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgements 1. Jobs
Good Tips -- Baby-Sitting -- A Police Officer -- Delivering Mail -- From Quito to Jersey City - Working in a Diner 2. Sports Basketball or Math -- Football -- Hunting -- A Hockey Star -- Roberto Clemente - The Hall of Fame 3. Celebrations The Fourth of July -- Trick or Treat -- Turkey Day -- Birthday Presents -- The Pilgrims - A Soldier 4. Love The Big Dance -- The Matchmaker -- A Lot in Common -- A Valentine's Day -- Hard at First - A Diamond Ring 5. Dogs and Money Man's Best Friend -- Feeling Lucky -- A Big Shot -- New Furniture -- Very Different - Mark, Emily and Midnight 6. Food I'm Starving -- More Chicken! -- The Salsa Is Hot -- The C.I.A. -- A Store and a Home - Growing Up in America 7. Cars and Accidents An Accident -- 911 -- Quiet, Roomy and Safe -- The Ax Slipped -- The Titanic - Iceberg Ahead 8. School The First Day of School -- Old-Fashioned -- Writing is Tough Work -- A Million Rules -- More Opportunities - A Dream Come True Irregular Verbs Maps Word List
0130204366 (pbk) 9780130204363 (pbk)
98049581
GBA0-41613
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
Readers.
PE1128 / .P484 1999
428.2/4