Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 9, 2017

American English(es) - Linguistic and Socio-Cultural Perspectives

American English(es) focuses on the manifold nature of a macro-regional variety of English which is better described in the plural form, thus enhancing the endless contribution of most diverse ethnic groups, such as those kidnapped from Africa to be employed as slaves, survivors of native American tribes systematically exterminated in the past, and, later on, European Jews escaping from pogroms, Europeans and Asians escaping from poverty, and, more recently, Central and South Americans, mostly Spanish speakers, emigrating to the USA in search of supposedly better living conditions.
 
 
By tackling the notions of minority, variety, and dialect, this book singles out three language-related phenomena which are currently relevant to the academic and cultural debate concerning US society, namely the obsolescent representation of minority vs hegemonic varieties of English, the latest developments of the Spanish vs English controversy, and the increasing exposure of slang in public contexts.
 
 
The multiple points of view on American Englishes, offered by the essays included in the present volume, draw on diverse and often contrasting approaches, ranging from corpus linguistics to cultural studies, from lexicography/lexicology to discourse analysis.
 

A History of the English Language by Elly van Gelderen

The English language in its complex shapes and forms changes fast. This thoroughly revised edition has been refreshed with current examples of change and has been updated regarding archeological research.
 
 
Most suggestions brought up by users and reviewers have been incorporated, for instance, a family tree for Germanic has been added, Celtic influence is highlighted much more, there is more on the origin of Chancery English, and internal and external change are discussed in much greater detail. The philosophy of the revised book remains the same with an emphasis on the linguistic history and on using authentic texts. My audience remains undergraduates (and beginning graduates).
 
 
The goals of the class and the book are to come to recognize English from various time periods, to be able to read each stage with a glossary, to get an understanding of typical language change, internal and external, and to understand something about language typology through the emphasis on the change from synthetic to analytic.

265 Troubleshooting Strategies for Writers

This back-to-basics troubleshooting guide covers all aspects of writing for beginning nonfiction writers.
 
 
It pinpoints the challenges writers can encounter at every stage of the writing process--from prewriting and drafting to revising and editing --and provides effective procedures and problem-solving strategies for overcoming them.
 

Week-by-Week Homework Reading Comprehension Grade 1

Created by an experienced classroom teacher, this resource features ready-to-go homework pages that target grade-level reading standards for both literary and informational text.


Assignments include a reading passage and a short letter to families that gives directions and suggestions about how to help their children before, during, and after reading. Text-dependent comprehension questions for each passage also support the specific reading standard. Perfect for effectively building the school-home connection.

Teaching With Style by Anthony F Grasha

The book takes the reader on a journey that includes an understanding of the elements of teaching and learning styles.
 

Super-Fun Reading and Writing Skill Builders Grades 3-6

Building crucial reading and writing skills is super-fun with this big collection of creative reproducibles that expand vocabularies, promote reading comprehension, and so much more.
 
 
Even reluctant learners will love these exciting and entertaining activities. A great way to boost standardized test scores!

Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction Grades K-3

In Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K-3, Sharon Vaughn and Sylvia Linan-Thompson explore the research on reading, providing a comprehensive overview of the five core instructional areas and how each affects student achievement:
 
* Phonemic awareness
* Phonics and Word Study
* Fluency
* Vocabulary
* Comprehension


Recycling Advanced English with Key Revised Edition

Recycling Advanced English is divided into five distinct sections:
 
Section 1 GRAMMAR (25 units)
This large section aims to cover all the major grammatical points at advanced level, with practice and revision exercises for consolidation.
 
 
Section 2 PHRASAL VERBS (15 units)
In this section, phrasal verbs are grouped according to their particle, and there is also a focus on three-part phrasal verbs and phrasal verbs as nouns, with extensive practice in varying formats.
 
 
Section 3 VOCABULARY (22 units)
Here there are texts and tasks presenting and practising vocabulary from key topics which regularly occur in advanced classwork and examination syllabuses.
 
 
Section 4 WORD STUDY (17 units)
 
 
Section 5 WRITING (11 units)


Recycling Elementary English with Key

Recycling Elementary English is for students at elementary level who want to learn general English. It also offers useful extra practice to those preparing for the Cambridge Key English Test.
 
 
It can be used to supplement any coursebook at this level, and is suitable for use in the classroom, for homework, or (in the case of the With Key edition) for self-study.
 
 
The book aims to provide:
• coverage of the four main areas of difficulty at this level — situations, vocabulary, 
grammar and writing
• short, clear explanations and examples
• a variety of exercise types, with illustrations to aid learning
• a clear, attractive layout, so that the material is easy to use.

OXFORD Grammar in Context by Geoff Barton

Grammar in Context allows you to see grammar in action through a wide range of real fiction and non-fiction text. Including autobiography, travel writing, information texts, newspaper articles, polemical writing, speeches, leaflets and diaries.
 
 
Each section - focusing on a different aspect of grammar and language - looks at how writers have used language in order to reinforce meaning and strengthen the impact of what they write.
 
 
A grammar reference section gives all the nuts and bolts of English grammar for anyone who needs a quick refresher course while working through the book.
 

OXFORD Exam Training 2007

Functions bank
A collection of useful phrases and expressions for the most common everyday
communicative situations.
everything
 
 
Literature bank
Various texts from literary sources: extracts from novels, plays, short stories
as well as poems. The texts are accompanied by reading comprehension and
vocabulary exercises. (pre-intermediate to advanced).
everything
 
 
Translation texts
Short texts on topics that typically feature in exam syllabuses. You can set
these texts as a translation task from English to your students' own language. Each
text is accompanied by short exercises which help you focus on relevant language
points. (elementary to upper-intermediate).

GMAT Reading Comprehension by Brandon Royal 2011

Review of Reading Comprehension
 
Passage Type Passage Content Passage Structure w Passage Question Types
 
Common Wrong Answer Choices The Relationship Between Passage Question Types
 
and Common Wrong Answer Choices
 
Multiple-Choice Problems
 
Sample Passage Social Science Passage w Science Passage w Answers and Explanations

Flip-Posters Plus Teachers Guide

The teacher’s guide offers detailed descriptions of each poster and lists all useful words and structures.
 
 
There are also various exercises and activities.
 

Flip-Posters Teachers Guide

20 illustrated situational posters for beginners for Secondary School.
 
 
The immediate visual impact of these posters is ideal for an interactive approach to learning basic language grammar structures and vocabulary.
 
 
STRUCTURE
The class look at the series of spiral bound posters and complete various speaking and writing activities. A special erasable pen allows for students or the teacher to write directly on the posters.
 
 
TEACHER’S GUIDE
The guide suggests activities to maximize and complement the use of the posters and to provide
ideas for adapting the language to the level of the class.

First Grade Basic Skills Reading Comprehension and Reading Skills

Teach and reinforce important basic skills! Use the individual activities to support the units you are teaching and/or provide homework practice.


The high-interest, age-appropriate activities are both motivating and challenging. Students will have fun learning new skills and concepts and at the same time add to their existing knowledge. Answers are included in higher-level books.

English Olympiad Tasks 2010-2011

English Olympiad Tasks    2010-2011
STAGE III   
Forms 9 - 11 
 
LISTENING, READING, WRITING and SPEAKING TASKS with ANSWERS


English 4.0 Reading Comprehension

1-English 4.0 Reading Comprehension Beginner level
English 4.0 Reading Comprehension is a set of ten readings about interesting topics.
 
 
 
Each reading has a file with the answers to the activities.





2-English 4.0 Reading Comprehension Intermediate Level

Document-Based Questions for Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking Grade 4

Document-Based Questions for Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking uses high-interest grade-level nonfiction passages, related documents, and critical thinking assessment practice to help develop confident readers who can demonstrate their skills on standardized tests. In addition, they will build the comprehension skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
 
 
There are five topic areas with six or seven lessons in each. Each lesson consists of three pages: a reading passage, a related document, and an assessment practice page containing multiple choice, true/false - explain, and short-answer document-based questions.

Building Reading Comprehension Habits in Grades 6-12 A Toolkit of Classroom 2nd Edition

Middle and high school coaches and content teachers: Here are great suggestions for teaching comprehension skills to students at varied reading levels and from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds.
 
 
This second edition of Jeff Zwiers' bestseller features more than 80 classroom-tested, research-based ideas. These engaging activities are organized around six strategies of reading comprehension that need to become habits:
  • Organizing text information by sculpting the main idea and summarizing 
  • Connecting to background knowledge 
  • Making inferences and predictions 
  • Generating and answering questions 
  • Understanding and remembering word meanings 
  • Monitoring one's own comprehension

BBC LEARNING ENGLISH 2008 - Business English New Material for Teachers

 Introduction: This section contains 5 worksheets:
  • Listening: Comprehension questions 
  • Speaking: Discussion questions
  • Vocabulary: Matching exercise 1 
  • Vocabulary: Matching exercise 2 
  • Vocabulary: Broken words
  • All in one (mp3/pdf)
 

Activities for Fast Finishers Language Arts Grades 4-8 by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Activities for Fast Finishers' ready-to-reproduce pages are perfect for keeping fast finishers engaged while the rest of the class works.
 
 
The creative and learning-packed puzzles and brain teasers get kids thinking as they explore antonyms and synonyms, parts of speech, compound words, anagrams and lots more. Students will be begging for more!