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Building on the success of the previous editions, NorthStar, Fourth 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 fourth edition? 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. A new design with thought-provoking images. A compelling graphic look makes the content and activities come alive. Book jacket.

The NorthStar video program includes ten engaging video segments, including segments from ABC News, featuring topics correlated to the themes in the NorthStar 3 reading and writing student books. Each video segment is from 2 to 5 minutes long, and incorporates key vocabulary from the student book. The DVD guide contains unit-by-unit video scripts, as well as vocabulary for comprehension and background notes to enhance the accessibility and enjoyment of the video material. The NorthSar ExamView Assessment Suite contains achievement tests for NorthSart Reading and Writing level 3. This CD-ROM contains everything instructors need to create personalized assessments. All tests can be customized by selecting skills or specific questions from the question banks, or by modifying, adding, or deleting questions.

NorthStar, Fourth Edition, a five-level series, engages students through authentic and compelling content and empowers them to achieve their academic and personal goals. The approach to critical thinking in both the Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking strands challenges students to move beyond basic comprehension to higher-level analysis. Conceptualized to promote critical thinking, NorthStar infuses analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and application throughout every lesson, not just in a critical thinking section like in other series. Components: Print or eText Student Book with MyEnglishLab — Building on the success of previous editions, NorthStar continues to engage and motivate students through new and updated contemporary, authentic topics in a seamless integration of print and online content. eText with MyEnglishLab — Offering maximum flexibility for different learning styles and needs, a digital version of the Student Book can be used on iPad and Android devices. MyEnglishLab: NorthStar — Students use MyEnglishLab to access additional practice online, view videos, listen to audio selections, and receive instant feedback on their work. Teachers assign MyEnglishLab activities to reinforce the skills students learn in class and monitor progress through an online gradebook. Teacher Resource eText — Each strand of NorthStar has an accompanying Teacher Resource eText with the following: digital Student Book, downloadable achievement tests, classroom audio, lesson planners, video activities, videoscripts, teacher's manuals, answer keys, and a downloadable placement test. Accessible through MyEnglishLab: NorthStar. Classroom Audio CD — Listening and Speaking audio contains the recordings and activities as well as audio for the achievement tests. The Reading and Writing strand contains the readings on audio.

NorthStar, Fifth Edition is an integrated-skills English course that empowers adult and young adult English language learners to achieve their academic and personal goals. Current and thought-provoking topics promote language development and critical thinking skills. Building on the success of previous editions, this new fifth edition engages and motivates students with new and updated content. What is new in the fifth edition? * New and updated content with a new theme keeps students motivated. * The new design and imagery bring the activities to life. * Learning outcomes are created using the Global Scale of English (GSE) so students can see their progress more easily. * Every unit offers note-taking practice and writing skill development. * Scaffolded critical thinking activities are clearly marked to help students develop their academic skills. * Academic Word List words are highlighted to help students identify essential vocabulary. * New and updated activities in MyEnglishLab provide additional practice online. * ExamView Test Generator allows teachers to customize assessments. * Students can complete activities, listen to audio, and watch video on the go with the Pearson Practice English App.

National Geographic Reading and Vocabulary Focus is an all-new, four-level reading series that provides the essential reading skills and vocabulary development for maximum academic readiness. Readings grounded in rich National Geographic content tap into learners' curiosity about the world, naturally encouraging inquiry and opportunities to synthesize information. - A comprehensive, three-part vocabulary development program builds student confidence as learners encounter new or unfamiliar words in academic texts: - Academic Vocabulary sections develop the language that students will encounter in academic readings. - Multiword Vocabulary sections identify words that are commonly grouped together and then prompt learners to work with them in different contexts for enhanced comprehension. - Topic Vocabulary is presented as a reading preview strategy to enhance learner comprehension of the text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.