Tarver Chase, Becky <br/><br/>
Pathways 1 :  Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking (2nd edition) / 
 Pathways one 
Becky Tarver Chase. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Boston :  National Geographic Learning,  2018. 
 - x, 228 p. :  color ill., color maps ;  28 cm. 
 - Pathways .
<br/><br/>Includes an Index of Exam skills and tasks. 
<br/><br/>"Introduction to Pathways Listening Skills Pathways Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking, Second Edition uses compelling National Geographic stories, photos, video, and infographics to bring the world to the classroom. Authentic, relevant content and carefully sequenced lessons engage learners while equipping them with the skills needed for academic success.  Explore the theme provides a visual introduction to the unit, engaging learners academically and encouraging them to share ideas about the unit theme. New Integrated listening and speaking activities help prepare students for standardized  tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. Updated Video sections use relevant National Geographic video clips to give learners another perspective on the unit theme and further practice of listening and critical thinking skills. New Vocabulary Skills help students develop essential word building tools such as understanding collocations, word forms, and connotation. Listening passages incorporate a variety of listening types such as podcasts, lectures, interviews, and conversations. New Slide shoes for selected listening passages integrate text and visuals to give learners a more authentic listening experience. Updated Explicit listening skill instruction and practice prepares students to listen and take notes in academic settings. Speaking lessons guide learners from controlled practice to a final speaking task while reinforcing speaking skills, grammar for speaking, and key pronunciation points. Presentation skills such as starting strong, using specific details, making eye contact, pausing, and summarizing, help learners develop confidence and fluency in communicating ideas. A Final Task allows learners to consolidate their understanding of content, language, and skill as they collaborate on an academic presentation." (Introduction, p. viii-x) CONTENTS Introduction to Pathways SCOPE AND SEQUENCE Unit 1. LIVING FOR WORK<br/>  Academic Track: Career Studies/Social Science LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: An Interview with Annie Griffiths (with slide show) - Video: Becoming a Butler - Lesson B: A Conversation about Dr. Sylvia Earle ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Identifying Main Ideas - Taking Notes on Key Words and Phrases<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Communicating that You Don’t Understand - Introducing Yourself - Lesson Task: Taking a Career Aptitude Test - Final Task: Speaking about Yourself<br/>  Vocabulary: Recognizing Word Families<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Present vs. the Present Continuous - Syllable Stress<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Evaluating Options - Analyzing, Evaluating, Interpreting an Infographic, Making Inferences, Personalizing, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting Unit 2. GOOD TIMES, GOOD FEELINGS<br/>  Academic Track: Psychology/Sociology LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Laughter (with slide show) - Video: Laughter Yoga - Lesson B: A Talk about City Parks ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Understanding the Speaker’s Purpose - Using a Split Page to Take Notes<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Showing Interest - Speaking to a Group - Lesson Task: Discussing Fun Activities - Final Task: Presenting on a Celebration or Holiday<br/>  Vocabulary: Noun Suffixes<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Present in Yes/No and Wh- Questions - Intonation of Yes/No and Wh- Questions <br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Making Predictions - Brainstorming, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Prior Knowledge, Ranking, Reflecting Unit 3. THE MARKETING MACHINE <br/>  Academic Track: Business/Marketing LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Newscast about Marketing (with slide show) - Video: Mascots: Fun for Everyone! - Lesson B: An Interview with a Graphic Designer ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Examples - Using Abbreviations<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Clarifying - Ending Strong - Lesson Task: Discussing a Timeline - Final Task: Presenting a Marketing Plan<br/>  Vocabulary: Common Verb Suffixes<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: The Simple Past - Simple Past –ed Endings<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Applying Information - Analyzing, Applying, Brainstorming, Interpreting an Infographic, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Synthesizing Unit 4. WILD WEATHER <br/>  Academic Track: Environmental Science LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Podcast about Strange Weather (with slide show) - Video: Tornado Chase - Lesson B: A Conversation about Greenland ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Definitions - Using a T-Chart<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Expressing Likes and Dislikes - Making Eye Contact - Lesson Task: Discussing Travel Plans - Final Task: Discussing Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gases<br/>  Vocabulary: Words with Similar Meanings<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: Count and Noncount Nouns - Reduced of<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Activating Prior Knowledge - Analyzing, Analyzing Visuals, Applying, Personalizing, Predicting, Ranking, Reflecting Unit 5. FOCUS ON FOOD<br/>  Academic Track: Cultural Studies LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Radio Show about Ugly Food - Video: Food-Waste Rebel - Lesson B: A Lecture about Feeding the World (with slide show) ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Reasons - Using an Outline<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Telling a Story with Time Markers - Using an Effective Hook - Lesson Task: Conducting a Survey about Food - Final Task: Presenting a Plan to Stop Food Waste<br/>  Vocabulary: Recognizing Parts of Speech<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: Descriptive Adjectives - Sentence Stress<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Analyzing Visuals - Evaluating, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Reflecting Unit 6. HOUSING FOR THE FUTURE <br/>  Academic Track: Engineering/Urban Planning LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Housing Solutions (with slide show) - Video: Livable Spaces of Steel - Lesson B: A Conversation about Building Homes ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Using Context Clues - Making Note of Numbers<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Agreeing and Disagreeing - Role-Playing - Lesson Task: Discussing Lifestyle Choices - Final Task: Role-Playing a Meeting with Real Estate Agents<br/>  Vocabulary: Recognizing Adjective Endings<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: Coordinating Conjunctions - Focus Words<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Prioritizing - Brainstorming, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting, Synthesizing Unit 7. EXPLORING SPACE<br/>  Academic Track: Natural Science LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Class Presentation about Space Travel (with slide show) - Video: How to Choose a Mars Landing Site - Lesson B: A Talk by a Tour Guide ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Making Inferences - Using a Mind Map<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Asking Follow-Up Questions - Using Signal Words - Lesson Task: Discussing Future Plans - Final Task: Presenting Travel Plans<br/>  Vocabulary: Choosing the Correct Meaning<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: Will and Be Going To - Contractions with Will<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Analyzing Pros and Cons - Analyzing, Evaluating, Interpreting a Timeline, Making Inferences, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting Unit 8. CREATIVE ARTS<br/>  Academic Track: Arts/Music LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Temporary Art (with slide show) - Video: Making Art from Recycled Glass - Lesson B: A Radio Program about Music ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Cause and Effect - Using Arrows to Show Cause and Effect<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Hedging - Speaking at an Appropriate Speed - Lesson Task: Discussing Art - Final Task: Presenting the Benefits of Art Education<br/>  Vocabulary: Prefixes<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: Modals - Linking Final Consonants to Vowel Sounds<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Synthesizing - Brainstorming, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Reflecting, Understanding Visuals Unit 9. OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE<br/>  Academic Track: Anthropology LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Lecture about Ethics (with slide show) - Video: Our History with Horses - Lesson B: A Conversation about a Town in Zimbabwe ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Identifying Opinions - Reviewing and Restating<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Rephrasing Key Ideas - Ending a Discussion or Presentation - Lesson Task: Comparing Nature with Cities - Final Task: Giving a Presentation about the Natural World<br/>  Vocabulary: Collocations with Prepositions<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation:  Comparative and Superlative Adjectives - Using Stress for Emphasis<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Comparing and Contrasting - Analyzing, Brainstorming, Classifying, Evaluating, Interpreting a Timeline, Making Inferences, Predicting, Prior Knowledge, Reflecting, Using a Graphic Organizer Unit 10. HOW WE COMMUNICATE <br/>  Academic Track: Communication/Sociology LISTENINGS & VIDEO: Lesson A: A Report about Communication Software - Video: Elephants Communicate while at Play - Lesson B: A Lecture about Gestures (with slide show) ACADEMIC SKILLS<br/>  Listening & Note Taking: Listening for Repeated Words - Using a Chart<br/>  Speaking & Presentation: Checking for Understanding - Inviting and Answering Questions from the Audience - Lesson Task: Discussing Ways to Communicate - Final Task: Presenting a Form of Communication  Vocabulary: Collocations<br/>  Grammar & Pronunciation: The Present Perfect - Thought Groups<br/>  Critical Thinking: Focus: Drawing Conclusions - Analyzing, Evaluating, Making Inferences, Organizing Ideas, Personalizing, Synthesizing, Using a Timeline Independent Student Handbook Vocabulary Index Rubrics Index of Exam Skills and Tasks 
<br/><br/> For learners of English as Second Language at the A2-B1 (High beginner to intermediate) level (CEFR). 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781337407717 (Student Book) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012932717 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Rhetoric--Problems, exercises, etc.<br/>Report writing--Problems, exercises, etc.<br/>Critical thinking--Problems, exercises, etc.<br/>A2-B1 (CEFR).<br/>High-Beginner to Intermediate.