Inside the Program
Engage with the Theme
Chapter Introduction
- An Essential Question introduces the chapter's central concept
- What You Bring and From Your Perspective activities address students' self-awareness and activate prior knowledge
- In This Chapter introduces the chapter's expected learning outcomes
- An Engage with the Theme video introduces a group of students talking about the theme
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Before You Read
- An introduction to the reading activates prior knowledge and builds background
- Keywords and vocabulary from the reading are introduced and practiced
- A Reading Strategy supports reading comprehension
- Key academic vocabulary words are called out and help students comprehend and discuss text across different disciplines
- Skill lessons provide students with the analysis tools for evidence-based discussions and discourse
- The recurring Note It! feature helps students prepare for the end-of-chapter Writing Prompt.
Book Trailer
Engage with Reading
- Students prepare for the reading by meeting the author and previewing the text
- Students engage with a variety of literary and informational readings—both canonical texts as well as texts by new voices
- Systematic Inspect the Text questions provide ongoing evaluation of the reading, reinforcing concentration and keeping students focused
- A Book Trailer video sparks students' interest in the reading
- A Video Chat allows students to react to the trailer along with a virtual student
- Students can follow along with an audio recording of the text
Study Group Discussion
After You Read
- Rate the Reading and Summarize and Synthesize sections support reading comprehension and critical thinking
- Study Group discussion encourages students to express their own evidence-based ideas about the text, and the Study Group video provides a model of an academic discussion of the reading selection
- Analyze the Reading asks text-specific and text-dependent questions that build to discussion and writing tasks
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Engage with Listening and Speaking
- Each chapter provides opportunities for developing listening and presentation skills
- A listening passage relates the theme to students' identities and experiences
- The listening passages are also available on the Supersite in audio format
Short Film from Chapter 4
Engage with Media
- Students watch an authentic short film and learn to view media through a critical lens
- The authentic short films are on the Supersite
Engage with Grammar
- Each chapter presents two grammar points and provides explicit grammar, usage, and writing instructions
- Writing activities encourage communication and collaboration
- Grammar Tutorials on the Supersite help students understand and review grammar rules and explanations
Engage with Academic Content Connections
- Content sections: Engage with Texts, Engage with Social Sciences, Engage with Science, and Engage with Mathematics sections prepare students for academic success and provide a lens into various disciplines
- A variety of text genres help develop reading skills and introduce students to various disciplines they may have an interest in pursuing through further study
- Students are introduced to various careers as they meet people who work in the different fields of study
Engage with Careers
Careers section helps students discover their interests and choose an educational path that can lead to success in college and career.
Engage with Writing
- In this section, students learn and practice essential tools for writing
- The Writing Prompt is a culminating task that integrates skills to demonstrate understanding
- The Student Model introduces students to a variety of writing styles and helps them model a process
- Process writing steps guide students to complete and present writing assignments successfully
Reflect on the Chapter
- In this section, students revisit the Essential Question and apply their knowledge in a discussion
- Suggestions are provided for independent reading and viewing related to the chapter’s theme
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