2002 NorthStar: Focus on Reading and Writing Introductory -- Teacher's Manual and Achievement Tests (TE)(P) by John Beaumont ***ISBN-13: 9780130177506

Northstar Read/Write

Reference

Beaumont, John

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Pearson Education Limited

2003 NorthStar Writing Activity Book: Focus on Reading and Writing Introductory (P) by Helen S. Solorzano ***ISBN-13: 9780130614353 ***70 Pages

Writing Activity Book

English as a Second Language

Pearson Education ESL

Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to developing the skills assessed in the new TOEFL(r) iBT test. This three-level series, links learning and assessment with a skill-building curriculum that incorporates authentic test material from the makers of the TOEFL(r) iBT.

Northstar Building Skills for the Toefl Ibt: Intermediate

Words, Language & Grammar

Pearson College Div

Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to developing the skills assessed in the new TOEFL(R) iBT test. This three-level series, links learning and assessment with a skill-building curriculum that incorporates authentic test material from the makers of the TOEFL(R) iBT.

NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, Intermediate Student Book

Test Preparation

TOEFL & TOEIC

NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL(R) iBT: Intermediate, by John Beaumont (Series Editors: Frances Boyd and Carol Numrich) is published in cooperation with ETS. Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to building the skills assessed in the new TOEFL(R) Internet-based test (iBT). Each text features *Ten thematic units to develop academic skills in English while building test-taking confidence *Integrated skill practice to develop critical thinking and communicative competence *Authentic TOEFL(R) iBT practice sets created by ETS especially for this series *Practical tips to sharpen test-taking strategies *Teacher's Manuals with evaluation tools to track students' progress and actual student responses (speaking and writing) at all score levels Available in Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced levels. Use NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL(R) iBT with the integrated skills series NorthStar to build a strong foundation for success on the TOEFL(R) iBT. (ETS, the ETS logo, and TOEFL are used registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS), used under license by Pearson Longman.)

NorthStar Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, Intermediate (Student Book with Audio CDs)

Focus on Writing is an academic writing program that provides students with essential tools to master not only the key steps in the writing process, but also the grammatical structures, lexical knowledge, and rhetorical modes essential for academic writing. This five-level series progresses with students as they grow in confidence and ability from sentence level (Book 1) through paragraphs (Books 1–3) and essays (Books 3–5). Each unit leads writers step-by-step through the process of prewriting, writing a first draft, revising, and editing before producing a final draft. Not only do students write an entire paragraph or essay in each unit, they are also given plenty of practice at the sentence and word levels. Features: <ul>
<li> Each unit teaches students how to use one or more common organizational structures: narrative, description, opinion, persuasion, compare-contrast, problem-solution, and cause-effect. </li>
<li>High-interest readings and a choice of writing assignments provide a springboard for students’ writing. </li>
<li>Grammar presentation and practice correlated to Focus on Grammar make the connection between grammar and writing clear. </li>
<li>Building Word Knowledge mini-lessons and exercises teach students’ how to use word forms, collocations, idioms, compounds, descriptive details, phrasal verbs and other types of vocabulary in their writing. </li>
<li>Revision and Editing checklists for each writing assignment help students rewrite and polish their first drafts. </li>
<li> Online Teacher’s Manuals contain model lesson plans, unit overviews, timed writing assignments, authentic student models, and answer keys. </li> </ul>

Focus on Writing 4

Northstar, now in a new edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands – Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking – provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers. What is Special about the New Edition? <ul>
<li> New Themes and Updated Content – presented in a variety of genres and in authentic materials – challenge and engage students intellectually. 
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<li> Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. 
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<li> A new, fully integrated writing section leads students through the writing process with engaging writing assignments focusing on various rhetorical modes. 
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<li> A New Design with full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic organizers fosters student engagement and makes the content come alive. 
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 MyNorthStarLab NorthStar is now available with MyNorthStarLab – an easy-to-use, powerful online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves test scores. <ul>
<li> Students receive personalized instruction and practice in all four skills. Audio, video, and test preparation are all in one place – available anywhere, anytime. 
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<li> Teachers can take advantage of many resources including online assessments, a flexible gradebook, and tools for monitoring student progress. 
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<li> Unlimited access to reading and audio selections, DVD segments, as well as original activities that support and extend the Northstar program. 
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 Teacher’s Manual <ul>
<li> A unit-by-unit guide including overviews, suggested times, step-by-step teaching suggestions, expansion and homework activities, and links to the companion strand and to MyNorthStarLab 
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<li> Detailed multi-level strategies and activities so instructors can reach students at different proficiency levels 
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<li> The Student Book Answer Key and unit word lists for easy reference 
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<li> Reproducible Unit Achievement Tests to save time and allow teachers to evaluate students’ progress 
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NorthStar: Reading and Writing, Level 1

Pearson/Longman

Focus on Writing is an academic writing program that provides students with essential tools to master not only the key steps in the writing process, but also the grammatical structures, lexical knowledge, and rhetorical modes essential for academic writing. This five-level series progresses with students as they grow in confidence and ability from sentence level (Book 1) through paragraphs (Books 1–3) and essays (Books 3–5). Each unit leads writers step-by-step through the process of prewriting, writing a first draft, revising, and editing before producing a final draft. Not only do students write an entire paragraph or essay in each unit, they are also given plenty of practice at the sentence and word levels. Features: <ul>
<li> Each unit teaches students how to use one or more common organizational structures: narrative, description, opinion, persuasion, compare-contrast, problem-solution, and cause-effect. 
</li>
<li>High-interest readings and a choice of writing assignments provide a springboard for students’ writing. </li>
<li>Grammar presentation and practice correlated to Focus on Grammar make the connection between grammar and writing clear. </li>
<li>Building Word Knowledge mini-lessons and exercises teach students’ how to use word forms, collocations, idioms, compounds, descriptive details, phrasal verbs and other types of vocabulary in their writing. </li>
<li>Revision and Editing checklists for each writing assignment help students rewrite and polish their first drafts. </li>
<li> Online Teacher’s Manuals contain model lesson plans, unit overviews, timed writing assignments, authentic student models, and answer keys. </li> </ul>
 ProofWriter , an online writing-assessment tool from ETS, provides students with immediate individualized feedback on grammar, usage, style, and mechanics.

Focus on Writing 1 with Proofwriter (TM)

Focus on Writing   is an academic writing program that provides students with essential tools to master not only the key steps in the writing process, but also the grammatical structures, lexical knowledge, and rhetorical modes essential for academic writing.   This five-level series progresses with students as they grow in confidence and ability from sentence level (Book 1) through paragraphs (Books 1–3) and essays (Books 3–5). Each unit leads writers step-by-step through the process of prewriting, writing a first draft, revising, and editing before producing a final draft. Not only do students write an entire paragraph or essay in each unit, they are also given plenty of practice at the sentence and word levels.    Features:     Each unit teaches students how to use one or more common organizational structures: narrative, description, opinion, persuasion, compare-contrast, problem-solution, and cause-effect.  High-interest readings and a choice of writing assignments provide a springboard for students’ writing. Grammar presentation and practice correlated to Focus on Grammar make the connection between grammar and writing clear. Building Word Knowledge mini-lessons and exercises teach students’ how to use word forms, collocations, idioms, compounds, descriptive details, phrasal verbs and other types of vocabulary in their writing. Revision and Editing checklists for each writing assignment help students rewrite and polish their first drafts.  Online Teacher’s Manuals contain model lesson plans, unit overviews, timed writing assignments, authentic student models, and answer keys.    ProofWriter , an online writing-assessment tool from ETS, provides students with immediate individualized feedback on grammar, usage, style, and mechanics.

Focus on Writing 4 with Proofwriter (TM)

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 Reading and Writing 1 with MyEnglishLab (3rd Edition)

Yancey, Judith

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