The Second Edition of 21st Century Communication presents big ideas from TED and National Geographic Explorers to engage students in English. Each unit explores one idea from different angles to prompt students to think critically and express their own opinions, while teaching the skills needed to communicate with confidence. Through inspiring models of effective communication, students develop essential listening and speaking skills to achieve academic success for the 21st century.
New in this edition
A wide variety of real-world settings like virtual discussions, interviews, and academic lectures provide studonts with models of confident communication in relatable situations.
An expanded focus on academic note-taking, critical thinking, and 21st century life skills such as responsible decision-making helps students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Carefully sequenced lessons develop comprehension, creative thinking, and collaboration skills to prepare students for the final presentation task.
The Spark platform delivers your digital tools for every stage of teaching and learning, including auto-graded Online Practice activitles, customizable Assessment Suite tests and quizzes, Student's eBook, Classroom Presentation Tool, and downioadable Teacher's Resources.
21st Century Communication Teacher's Book includes:
Unit-by-unit teaching notes with answer keys and ideas for extension activities
Detailed Pacing Guide that offers varied teaching times to fit your program's needs
Complete Audio and Video Transcripts
Formative Assessment guidelines for checking students' progress
Digital Resources for 21st Century Communication
The Spark platform delivers your digital tools for every stage of teaching and learning, including auto-graded Online Practice activities, customizable Assessment Suite tests and quizzes, Student's eBook, Classroom Presentation Tool, and downloadable Teacher's Resources.