Top deck is a two-level course which bridges the gap between primary and secondary language learning. The course takes the highly successful story- based approach of primary courses as a basis and introduces the common features of secondary courses so pupils are best prepared for secondary school learning. They develop both language skills and learner confidence and independence. A highly illustrated story introduces the main vocabulary and topic of the unit Pages focus on cross-curricular content learning 'Language Stop' section actively encourages pupils to discover language and work out rules Task-based activities written in-line with the CEF, practising and developing the four skills. Each unit finishes with the 'Skills Ticket', designed specifically to focus on skills training Key Features A highly illustrated story introduces the main vocabulary and topic of the unit Pages focus on cross-curricular content learning 'Language Stop' section actively encourages pupils to discover language and work out rules Task-based activities written in-line with the CEF, practising and developing the four skills. Each unit finishes with the 'Skills Ticket', designed specifically to focus on skills trainingshow more
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The Grammar Goals Teacher's Book Pack includes the Teacher's Book and the Class Audio CD. The Teacher's Book has full lesson notes for every unit of the Pupil's Book, along with extra activities and photocopiable material. The Audio CD includes all the audio necessary and the webcode gives teachers access to a wealth of extra information.show more
This volume presents an exuberant, eclectic gathering of pictures and words drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress to celebrate the written word and those Americans who have devoted themselves to the literary life. A "celebration of the vast chorus of voices that make American literature sing, " the book is filled with quotes and anecdotes, drawings, caricatures, and photographs of American literary figures, both renowned and obscure--poets, novelists, essayists, columnists, playwrights, humorists, and scholars. Along with quotes and anecdotes, the book includes important dates in American literary history. ISBN 0-87663-699-7: $14.95 (For use only in the library)