NorthStar 1 : Reading & Writing /
John Beaumont and A. Judith Yancey
- 3rd ed.
- xix, 200 pages : ill. in col. ; 26 cm.
- NorthStar .
"Building on the success of the previous editions, Northstar, Third Edition continues to engage and motivate students with new and updated contemporary topics delivered through a seamless integration of print and online components. What is special about the new edition? Blended approach with MyEnglishLab. Online activities offer support and expansion, fully blending the student book with MyEnglishLab for extra practice, ongoing assessment, and instant feedback. New and updated themes and topics. Presented in a variety of genres--including literature and lectures--and in authentic reading and listening selections, the content challenges and engages students intellectually. Explicit skills instruction. The inclusion of 2-3 explicit language skills in every unit allows students to build their language proficiency. New and revised assessments tied to learning outcomes. Online assessments allow teachers to track students' progress mastery of material and skills. A new design with thought provoking images. A compelling graphic look makes the content and activities come alive." (Book Cover) TABLE OF CONTENTS: Unit 1 - Friendship : Will You Friend Me? Reading 1: Welcome to the Friendship Page Reading 2: FacebookŪ Facts Unit 2 - Art : Art for Everyone Reading 1: Art for Everyone Reading 2: Looking at Haring's Art Unit 3 - Special Possessions : What's It Worth to You? Reading 1: My Secret Reading 2: Be a Smart Collector Unit 4 - Business : Open for Business Reading 1: Mom & Pop vs. Big Box Reading 2: Etsy.com Unit 5 - Phobias : What Are You Afraid Of? Reading 1: Help! I'm Scared! Reading 2: Other Phobias Unit 6 - Adventure : What an Adventure! Reading 1: Lindbergh Did It! Reading 2: Crash Landing on the Hudson River Unit 7 - Family : What Number Are You? Reading 1: Timing Is Everything Reading 2: Case Study: The Koh Family Unit 8 - Sports : How Young Is Too Young? Reading 1: Ready Ronnie? Reading 2: Evan Burch Grammar Book References Unit Word List Credits The Phonetic Alphabet