Mosaic One: A Content-Based Writing Book, 3/e, takes students through the writing process and trains them to: * generate and develop ideas * learn language directly related to the topic * apply the appropriate rhetorical patterns to a specific writing task * evaluate and revise initial drafts of their workIdeal for intermediate to high-intermediate students.

Mosaic I: A Content-Based Writing Book

Laurie Blass

Literature & Fiction

Mcgraw-Hill College

Chapters in the Quest Listening and Speaking books follow a consistent 5-part chapter structure that builds in difficulty and blends listening and speaking skills within the context of a particular academic area. Part One introduces the chapter topic with a short reading, discussion questions, and a journal writing activity. Part Two, Everday English, features practice in listening to conventional English. These lively conversations and interviews appear on video as well as audio cassette, and feature a group of college students in a variety of different situations. Part Three, The Mechanics of Listening and Speaking, contains contextualized practice in areas such as stree and intonation, pronunciation, and language functions. Part Four, Broadcast English, features authentic radio pieces from well known sources such as NPR, Christian Science Monitor, and Marketplace. Part Five, Academic English, features authentic college lectures. As students listen, they gain valuable practice in note-taking skills.

Quest: Listening and Speaking in the Academic World, Book 3

Politics & Social Sciences

Pamela Hartmann

Social Sciences

McGraw-Hill ESL/ELT

Reading and Writing: Student Book Bk. 1 (Quest)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

McGraw-Hill Europe

Quest Edn 2: Reading and Writing Student Book 2 Quest Second Edition prepares students for academic success. Quest is designed to meet the academic requirements of the new internet-based TOE FL (R)iBT. Quest provides better on-ramp materials to the TOEFL (R) iBT than any other series. Quest Second Edition parallels and accelerates the process native-speaking students go through when they prepare for success in a variety of academic subjects.Quest helps students get "up to speed" in terms of both academic content and language skills. Quest Second Edition features two complementary strands. The Reading and Writing strand books combine high-interest material from neswpapers and magazines with readings from academic texbooks. The Listening and Speaking strand contains listening strategies and practice activities based on authentic audio and video recordings from "person on the street" interviews, radio programs, and college lectures. Each student book unit focuses on a different area of university study - anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology, and sociology. The Intro level provides high-beginning springboard to series. Robust scaffolding supports students on their journey from general interest to academic content within each chapter. A lignment with TOEFL(R) iBT objectives prepares students for success on this and other standardized tests. Resource-rich Teacher's Editions with procedural notes, expansion activities, TOEFL (R) iBT test-prep tips, and tests offer an abundance of support materials for instructors. Cross-curricular and thematically-linked units provide for easy integration of Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking strands and explore engaging topics from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as sociology

Reading and Writing in the Academic World (Quest) (Bk. 2)

Words, Language & Grammar

McGraw-Hill/Higher Education

"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.Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms. This book has a new design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations which reinforce skill-building exercises. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor's Manual. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning. 5 new videos, one per level, immerse students in authentic language.It includes: 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, and, 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 will appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book.

Mosaic 1: Writing -ISE

English as a Second Language

McGraw-Hill Companies

Mosaic 2 is designed for college ESOL students who are at a high-intermediate to low-advanced level of proficiency. It aims to be both flexible and easy to use.

Mosaic two: A content-based writing book

McGraw=Hill

The Quest Intro Listening and Speaking Teacher's Edition with Tests provides support and flexibility to teachers using the Quest Intro Listening and Speaking Student Book. Detailed chapter overviews outline teaching objectives and background information on chapter content; profile listening, speaking, critical thinking, and test-taking strategies; and highlight target vocabulary. Concise, activity-by-activity procedural notes provide teaching suggestions for all Student Book presentation material and activities. Academic, Pronunciation, and Culture Notes help instructors make the most of "teachable moments" as they arise. Test-preparation notes detail teaching strategies for helping students succeed on standardized tests. Expansion activities on black-line masters provide optional communicative activities that target a variety of learning styles and interests. Chapter tests with new listening passages assess listening comprehension and strategy use as well as knowledge of target vocabulary and language functions. Complete answer keys for Student Book activities and chapter tests offer time-saving tools.

Quest Intro Level Listening and Speaking Teacher's Edition

Kristin D. Sherman

Quest Intro Reading and Writing Teacher's Edition with Tests features detailed chapter overviews which outline teaching objectives and background information on chapter content; profile reading, writing, critical thinking, and test-taking strategies; and highlight target vocabulary. Concise, activity-by-activity procedural notes provide teaching suggestions for all Student Book presentation material and activities. Grammar, Pronunciation, Culture, Vocabulary, and Academic Notes help instructors make the most of "teachable moments" as they arise. Test-preparation notes detail teaching strategies for helping students succeed on standardized tests. Expansion activities on black-line masters provide optional communicative activities that target a variety of learning styles and interests. Chapter tests with new reading passages assess reading comprehension and strategy use as well as knowledge of target vocabulary, mechanics, and editing. Complete answer keys for Student Book activities and chapter tests offer time-saving tools.

Quest Intro Level Reading and Writing Teacher's Edition

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

Mosaic 2 Writing, Silver Edition: Academic Essay Development, Student Edition

Meredith Pike-Baky

Quest Second Edition parallels and accelerates the process native-speaking students go through when they prepare for success in a variety of academic subjects. Quest helps students get "up to speed" in terms of both academic content and language skills. The four Reading and Writing books in the Quest series combine high-interest material from newspapers and magazines with readings from academic textbooks. The Reading and Writing strand includes three to four distinct units, each focusing on a different area of university study - anthropology, art, biology, business, ecology, economics, history, literature, psychology, and sociology. Each chapter contains five parts that blend reading and writing skills within the context of a particular academic area of study. 
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<li>Introduction</li> <li>General Interest Reading</li> <li>Academic Reading</li> <li>The Mechanics of Writing</li> <li>Academic Writing</li> </ol>
 Reading and activites build upon one another and increase in length and difficulty as students work through the five sections of each chapter across the four levels. This is the low advanced to advanced student book.

Quest Reading and Writing 3, 2nd Edition

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