a guide to choosing the right...
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A Guide to
Choosing theRight Textbook
A PRACTICAL TOOL for teachers of Reading, Writing, Listening/Speaking, or Grammar
How Do You Choose a Textbook?Wherever you teach, choosing the best textbook for your class means considering two things: your students’ purpose for studying English, and your preferred method for teaching language.
PURPOSE Why are your students studying English?
• Some students’ goals center on Academic English. They want to learn how to read and write academic texts and how to understand what they hear in the classroom and participate themselves.
• Other students want more General English. They need to read, write, listen, and speak in a wide variety of contexts – everything from work to daily life.
METHOD How do you prefer to teach language?
• Many teachers use a Skills-Based approach. They start with a set of skills that students need to acquire and then build lessons around these skills.
• Just as many teachers prefer Content-Based Instruction. They choose relevant and engaging topics and then teach the language through this context.
PURPOSE
METHOD
“ Reading Power really matches my teaching style and course outcome goals. Tests designed for use with the book assure my assessment of students is valid and reliable.”Sharon HennessyESOL Teacher Portland Community College Portland, OR
“ Its always a challenge finding authentic listening materials to use in my class-room. What I love about Consider the Issues is how it improves my students’ listening comprehension and discussion through quality, authentic listening selections. It’s amazing to be able to expose them to content from National Public Radio® and still provide the support they need in learning English.”Maria FernandezAdjunct Professor Hillsborough County, FL
“ Grammar for Writing is the closest thing to a Gen 1.5 grammar text we have ever seen. This text skillfully points out and explains the grammar and writing issues that plague our community college ESL students. Hurray!”Jean CarrollESL/Linguistics Department Fresno City College Fresno, CA
“ Focus on Writing is the best writing series I have seen in all my years of teaching. It offers the perfect amount of guidance to assist students to become independent writers and thinkers. Not only our instructors but also our students love Focus on Writing.”Paul KernGreen River Community College Auburn, WA
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH
GENERAL ENGLISH
CONTENT- BASED
SKILLS- BASED
Content-Based books with a focus on Academic English challenge students to think in new ways with materials from a variety of academic genres.
Content-Based books for General English start with high-interest stories and build lessons around them.
Skills-Based Books for Academic English tend to be rigorous courses for explicit academic preparation. Students focus on practical skills for academic coursework.
Skills-based books in General English focus on key language skills for a variety of contexts.
Pearson offers textbooks at every intersection of purpose and method.
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Choosing the Right Reading Book
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In choosing the best Reading Book for your class, consider
Purpose: Academic English vs. General English Approach: Skills-Based vs. Content-Based
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
GENERAL ENGLISH
CONTENT- BASED
SKILLS- BASED
To see samples of these books, go to pearsoneltusa.com/sampleunits(Registration required)
LEAP Reading & Writing
• Cross-curricular approach
• Real-life academic skills
• Companion Website Plus provides extended online practice
NorthStar Reading & Writing, 1–5• Authentic reading
selections• Focus on academic
skills (i.e. critical thinking, strategies, writing process)
• MyEnglishLab provides extended online practice
Reading Power, 1–4 • Academic reading skills• Read better, faster• Process approach
to reading
Longman Academic Reading, 1-5• Authentic readings from
academic disciplines• Develops academic
knowledge and vocabulary• Explicit instruction
in reading skills and strategies
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NEW NEW
For Your Information, 1–4• Reading and
vocabulary skills • Accessible
academic texts• ABC News clips
on DVD
True Stories, 1–6• Compelling stories about
real people and events• Develops fluency• Visit the website
pearsoneltusa.com/ truestories for audio recordings
Real Reading, 1-4• Authentic reading
experience • Research-based
vocabulary• Reading fluency
strategies
New Password, 1–5
• Build high-frequency vocabulary from 300 words to 2,000
• Reading and dictionary skills
• Wide range of engaging topics
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Choosing the Right Writing BookIn choosing the best Writing Book for your class, consider
Purpose: Academic English vs. General English Approach: Skills-Based vs. Content-Based
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
GENERAL ENGLISH
CONTENT- BASED
SKILLS- BASED
To see samples of these books, go to pearsoneltusa.com/sampleunits(Registration required)
Longman Academic Writing, 1–5 • Organized by rhetorical
genres• Rigorous development
of sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics
• Self-editing and peer-editing worksheets
Writing Power, 1–4 • Flexible structure• Develops academic
and social writing• Writing Tasks synthesize
the skills learned
Focus on Writing, 1–4• Moves from sentence-
level through paragraph and essays
• Teaches common organizational structures
• High-interest readings are springboard for student writing
Grammar for Writing, 1–3 • Clear, concise grammar
explanations• Diagnostic pretests and
self-check exercises• Authentic writings model
application of grammar points
Engaging Writing, 1–2• Authentic academic readings• Case studies of student
writing• Personalized online
writing feedback
Essentials of English• A writer’s handbook– usable as writing textbook• Mechanics, grammar, all types of writing• APA and MLA styles
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Ready to Write, 1–3 • From personal to academic writing• Extensive practice in writing process• Building blocks for academic writing
From Reading to Writing, 1–4• Engaging readings and corpus-based vocabulary• Contextualized writing models lead to writing process• Online automatic feedback for each unit
NEW NEW
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Choosing the Right Listening & Speaking BookIn choosing the best Listening & Speaking Book for your class, consider
Purpose: Academic English vs. General English Approach: Skills-Based vs. Content-Based
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
GENERAL ENGLISH
CONTENT- BASED
SKILLS- BASED
To see samples of these books, go to pearsoneltusa.com/sampleunits(Registration required)
Contemporary Topics, Intro –3 • Academic content and vocabulary• Lectures and small-group discussions on DVD• Listening and note-taking skills
NorthStar Listening & Speaking, 1–5• Authentic listening
selections• Focus on academic
skills (i.e notetaking, presentation, debate)
• MyEnglishLab provides extended online practice
Listening Power, 1–4 • Targets listening needed
in and outside of class• Strategic approach to
listening• Effective note-taking
reinforces skills
Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn, 1–2• Rigorous academic preparation• Analysis of authentic lectures• Extensive note-taking strategies
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NEW
Speech Communication Made Simple, 1–2• Varied speech genres
from personal story to persuasive
• Broad array of projects• CD-ROM with MP3
audio
Focus on Pronunciation, 1–3 • Clear explanations and
diagrams• Focused practice and
interactive activities• Natural English Boxes
illustrate natural speech
NEW NEW
The Issues Series (3 levels)• Authentic broadcasts from National Public Radio®
• Emphasis on critical thinking
• Discussion practice for college classrooms
LEAP Listening & Speaking • Cross-curricular approach• Academic listening and
speaking tasks• Companion Website Plus
provides extended online practice
NEW
• Teacher directed hybrid course (print and online)
• Student centered• ActiveTeach — a digital
resource tool for teachers
Levels 1–4
Next Generation Grammar Features: Online Learning Tools:
MyEnglishLab• Interactive activities, grammar
reference material, test material, and online Grammar Coach videos
• Allows teachers to track progress and allows learners to monitor learning
• Clear, direct, and comprehensive• Grammar-based teaching
approach — blended with communicative methods
• Teacher’s Guide with PowerPoint® presentations, expansion activities, and teaching tips
Levels 1–3
Azar-Hagen Grammar
• Contextualized grammar approach
• Centered on thematic instruction• Teacher’s Resource Pack includes
tests, PowerPoint® presentations, and teaching notes
Levels 1–5
Focus on Grammar MyEnglishLab• Automatically graded activities
and assessments• Allows teachers to organize
homework and track student progress
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Choosing the Right Grammar Book
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Comprehensive, corpus informed grammar courses
Azar Interactive• Dynamic combination of interactive
exercises, animation, and audio • Allows teachers to track students
progress by grammar point or skill
Grammar Resources for Advanced Students…
Real Grammar• Corpus-based approach• Focuses on authentic usage
Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English
• Comprehensive examination of grammatical structure
• Contains over 3,000 example uses in news, fiction, and academic and social English
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