Mosaic 1 Grammar

Interactions Mosaic 4th Edition is the newly expanded five-level, four-skill comprehensive ESL/ELT series for academic students. The new edition, for beginners to advanced learners, incorporates interactive and communicative activities while still focusing on skill building to prepare students for academic content.Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as Grammar are thoroughly presented in each strand. High-interest themes are integrated across all skill strands and levels. Language proficiencies as well are articulated from level to level.New Features:1. Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms2. New design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations reinforce skill-building exercises.3. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor's Manual.4. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning.5. 5 new videos, one per level, immerse students in authentic language.Program Components:Student TextsInstructor's ManualsAudio Programs for L/S and Reading (Audiocassettes/CDs)L/S Assessment Audiocassettes and CDsReading Student Audio CDsProgram CD/ROMVideoDemo AudiocassetteStudent BookThe Student Books of the new 4th edition of Interactions Mosaic have completely updated photos and illustrations and sport a new design. Global activities are suitable for ESL and ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms.User-friendly instructions appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book. Consistent chapter structure creates greater flexibility in lesson planning.Mosaic 1 (Intermediate - High Intermediate) GrammarScope and Sequence: Grammar Structures, Contexts, Video TopicChapter Structure:1. In This Chapter shows students the grammar points that will be covered in the chapter.2. Introduction Sections introduce both the theme and the grammar points that will be covered in the chapter.3. Discussing Idea Questions reinforce students' understanding of the topics through comprehension questions and encourage students to express themselves.4. Setting the Context Activities introduce key vocabulary and further familiarize students with the chapter theme via class discussions, prediction activities, previewing, model conversations, and pair interviews.5. Prereading Questions encourage students to share what they know about the topic before they read.6. Grammar Explanations and Charts provide clear, easy-to-understand, and visually appealing grammar presentations.7. Pairwork Activities encourage students to personalize and practice the target language.8. Using What You've Learned provides students with opportunities to do less structured, more communicative activities.9. Groupwork activities maximize opportunities for discussion.10. Focus on Testing helps students prepare for academic exams and standardized tests, such as the TOEFL.11. Video News Broadcasts immerse students in authentic language, complete with scaffolding and follow-up activities to reinforce grammar skills. (Refer to ISBN 0-07-232958-0 for Video)Chapter Themes (12):New ChallengesLooking and LearningRelationshipsHealth and LeisureHigh Tech, Low TechMoney MattersRemarkable IndividualsCreativityHuman BehaviorCrime and PunishmentThe Physical WorldTogether on a Small Planet

Interactions/Mosaic Silver Edition is a fully-integrated, 18-book academic series. Language proficiencies are articulated across five ability levels (beginning through advanced) within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to systematically recycle content, vocabulary, and grammar. New to the Silver Edition Teacher-approved, contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 reading and Listening/Speaking - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosaic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test taking and critical thinking skills promotes academic achievement. Self-Assessment Logs encourage students to evaluate their learning. Focus on Testing stratgegies and activities for TOEFL iBT preparations build invaluable test-taking strategies. Skills index for each student book helps instructors match textbook content with curricular standards and objectives. Guided practice using a variety of graphic organizers provides students with organization tools for academic skill building. Best Practices approach in the Teacher's Edition promotes excellence in language teaching and learning. This is the intermediate to high intermediate level Grammar student book.

Interaction Mosaic Edn 5: Writing Student Book Interactions/Mosaics Silver Edition is a fully integrated, 18-book series that prepares students for academic success. Language proficiencies are articulated from the beginning through advanced levels within each of the four language skill strands. Chapter themes articulate across the four skill strands to promote systematic recycling of vocabulary and grammar. Unique Features of Interactions/Mosaic Silver Edition Contemporary, full-color design - for Interactions Access and Interactions 1 and 2 Reading and Listening/Speaking - showcases compelling instructional photos to strengthen the educational experience. Up-to-date, engaging global content appeals to the sophisticated, academic audience for Interactions/Mosaic. Enhanced focus on vocabulary building, test taking, and critical thinking skills promotes academic achievement. Self-Assessment Logs encourage students to evaluate their learning. Focus on Testing strategies and activities for TOEFL ®iBT preparation build invaluable test-taking strategies. Skills index for each student book helps instructors match textbook content with curricular standards and objectives. Guided practice with using a variety of graphic organizers provides students with organization tools for academic skill building. Best Practices approach in the Teacher's Edition promotes excellence in language teaching and learning.

Interactions Mosaic 4th Edition is the newly expanded five-level, four-skill comprehensive ESL/ELT series for academic students. The new edition, for beginners to advanced learners, incorporates interactive and communicative activities while still focusing on skill building to prepare students for academic content. Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as Grammar are thoroughly presented in each strand. High-interest themes are integrated across all skill strands and levels. Language proficiencies as well are articulated from level to level. New Features: 1. Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms 2. New design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations reinforce skill-building exercises. 3. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor's Manual. 4. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning. 5. 5 new videos, one per level, immerse students in authentic language. Program Components: Student Texts Instructor's Manuals Audio Programs for L/S and Reading (Audiocassettes/CDs) L/S Assessment Audiocassettes and CDs Reading Student Audio CDs Program CD/ROM Video Demo Audiocassette Student Book The Student Books of the new 4th edition of Interactions Mosaic have completely updated photos and illustrations and sport a new design. Global activities are suitable for ESL and ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms. User-friendly instructions appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book. Consistent chapter structure creates greater flexibility in lesson planning. Mosaic 1 (Intermediate High Intermediate) Listening/Speaking Scope and Sequence: Listening Strategies, Language Functions, Speaking Tasks, Focus on Testing, Lecture Topics, Video Topics Chapter Structure: 1. In This Chapter gives students a preview of the upcoming material. 2. Did You Know? offers a variety of interesting facts to spark students' interest in the topic. 3. Part 1 Getting Started activates students' prior knowledge through prelistening questions and a vocabulary preview. 4. Note-Taking Strategies include identifying pros and cons, identifying time and sequence words, outlining, organizing information in chronological order, and listening for signal words, paraphrases, summaries, and digressions. 5. Talk It Over offers a variety of speaking activities, including role-plays, interviews, presentations, small-group discussions, and pairwork. 6. Language Function Practice takes students from identifying and understanding functional language to using it in everyday and academic settings (i.e., requesting clarification, divulging information, making generalizations, etc.). 7. Groupwork maximizes opportunities for discussion and negotiation. 8. Learning Strategies include listening to paraphrase and summarize, to make predictions, and listening for analogies and for appropriate expressions and intonation, etc. 9. Before You Listen prepares students for the lecture by having them consider and discuss the topic and predict main ideas of the lecture. 10. Listen guides students to listen for both main ideas and specific information in lectures. 11. Focus on Testing practices test-taking strategies vital for success on standardized tests. 12. Video News Broadcasts immerse students in authentic language, complete with scaffolding and follow-up activities to reinforce listening and speaking skills. (Refer to ISBN 0-07-232958-0 for Video) Chapter Themes (12): New Challenges Looking and Learning Relationships Health and Leisure High Tech, Low Tech Money Matters Remarkable Individuals Creativity Human Behavior Crime and Punishment The Physical Wor