Description
Reading is a problem-solving activity. Students need skills to help them think about what they read and topics that make them want to read.
Read and Think!, a four-level reading series, explores dynamic and contemporary issues set in articles, letters, plays, poems, speeches and stories. The main readings in each unit give two points of view on the same topic, leading to debate topics for students to discuss in class. The debate topics can also be used as a stepping stone to writing. Graphic support includes cartoons, charts, diagrams, illustrations, maps and photos.
Students learn to read and think with purpose by following extensive Reading strategies, Language notes, Exam strategies and Culture notes. Special Concepts boxes expand on core ideas within readings.
To give students real-world background in subjects they encounter in their studies, topics cover a wide range of disciplines, including astronomy, criminology, economics, film studies, geography, history, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, medicine, sociology and more.
Features
Skills and strategies are presented and practiced in each unit.
Tips include notes on language, culture and keyboarding.
Activities include fill-in-the-blanks, matching, short answer and word puzzles. Debate topics give students a chance to combine their own experiences and real-world knowledge with what they have read.
Reading passages are recorded on a separate audio program.
The Teacher's Manual includes teaching suggestions and answer keys in English; local language notes are available on the companion website.
The website includes extension activities, links and furter information related to the readings.
The CD-ROM Test Bank includes material for creating photocopiable tests for all four levels.