Author: José M. Díaz

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780133238006

Preview a Sample Chapter This new anthology, now with a beautiful 4-color design, is organized around the six Themes, the Essential Questions, the Contexts, and the Learning Objectives outlined in the Curriculum Framework. Click here for print and digital program components, details, and availability. STUDENT EDITION Formats Print with Digital Courseware Print Student Edition with 7-year license to Digital Courseware Digital eText with Digital Courseware (1-year or 7-year license) Standalone eText 1-year or 7-year license (no Digital Courseware) Similarities: Chapter Structure and Activities En portada authentic photograph to introduce context and activate background knowledge Antes de leer pre-reading questions with reading strategies Al leer: questions to monitor during reading Lectura unabridged selections with vocabulary glossed on the side Despues de leer: Comprensión (comprehension questions and vocabulary development), Reflexion, Perspectivas culturas Abriendo paso Variety of activities in which students personalize and expand upon the Theme and Context. Activities include Interpretive Listening (using authentic media file), Presentational and Interpersonal Speaking, Presentational and Interpersonal Writing, Internet tasks, and Cultural Comparisons. These activities are similar to those in Para conversar and Para escribir in previous editions. Theme Review Un paso más End-of-theme presentation task (spoken or written) test practice in new formats; provides practice organized around Themes Test Practice Preparación para el examen End-of-book thematic practice in exam testing formats Teacher's Guide Teaching support and answer key (also downloadable from Digital Course) Assessment Program Quizzes for each chapter (also downloadable from Digital Course) Audio DVD MP3 files for all textbook audio activities (also downloadable from Digital Course) Changes: Design 4-color design Organization of Student Edition Table of Contents is organized around the six Themes from Curriculum Framework (rather than different sections by genre) Each chapter focuses on a Recommended Context Activities reflect the Learning Objectives from Framework Test practice prepares students for new testing formats Reading Selections Reading selections include both articles and literature with more of a focus on informational texts ExamView Computer Test Bank Not included with this edition New! End-of-Unit Thematic Presentation Review of Essential Questions Final presentation that explores the Theme from a variety of perspectives; can be done as Written Presentation or Spoken Presentation Online Digital Courseware powered by SuccessNet Plus Includes eText with embedded media files Assignable eText activities: same activites from Student Edition and feature both auto-graded activities and free response, teacher-graded tasks with essay response and RealTalk! speak and record tool Assignable chapter quizzes Customization and Add Content Tools Temas y lecturas availability: Student Edition: April 1, 2013 Teacher's Guide: April 7, 2013 Assessment Program: April 7, 2013 Audio and Video DVD: April 15, 2013 Digital Courseware: Live: May 7, 2013