Interactions Access

Book excerpt: Interactions Mosaic 4th Edition is the newly expanded five-level, four-skill comprehensive ESL/ELT series for academic students. The new edition—for beginners to advanced learners—incorporates interactive and communicative activities while still focusing on skill building to prepare students for academic content. Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as Grammar are thoroughly presented in each strand. High-interest themes are integrated across all skill strands and levels. Language proficiencies as well are articulated from level to level.New Features:1. Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms2. New design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations reinforce skill-building exercises.3. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor’s Manual.4. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning.5. 5 new videos—one per level—immerse students in authentic language.Program Components:Student TextsInstructor’s ManualsAudio Programs for L/S and Reading (Audiocassettes/CDs)L/S Assessment Audiocassettes and CDsReading Student Audio CDsProgram CD/ROMVideoDemo AudiocassetteStudent BookThe Student Books of the new 4th edition of Interactions Mosaic have completely updated photos and illustrations and sport a new design. Global activities are suitable for ESL and ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms.User-friendly instructions appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book. Consistent chapter structure creates greater flexibility in lesson planning. Interactions Access (Beginning to High Beginning) Reading/WritingScope and Sequence: Reading Type, Vocabulary Development, Reading Skills/Strategies, Writing Structures, Real-Life Reading/Writing, Video TopicsChapter Structure: 1. In This Chapter gives students a preview of the upcoming material.2. Before You Read provides preliminary scaffolding activities to help students deal with authentic language.3. Photos and Illustrations activate prior knowledge of the reading topic.4. Vocabulary Preview allows students to anticipate unknown vocabulary.5. Vocabulary and language-learning strategies for alphabetizing, following directions, and reading graphics give students comprehension and self-assessment.6. Discussing the Reading encourages students to contribute their own opinions on high-interest subjects relating to the readings.7. Real-life reading connects the classroom to real life through ads, forms, brochures, and other realia.8. Practicing the Writing Process encourages thoughtful composition by guiding students step-by-step from exploring topics to self-editing.9. Groupwork maximizes opportunities for discussion and negotiation.10. Using Sentence Patterns introduces relevant grammar topics as writing tools.11. Video News Broadcasts immerse students in authentic language, complete with scaffolding and follow-up activities to reinforce listening and speaking skills. (Refer to ISBN 0-07-232995-5 for Video)Chapter Themes:Neighborhoods, Cities, and TownsShopping and e-CommerceFriends and FamilyHealth CareMen and WomenSleep and DreamsWork and LifestylesFood and NutritionGreat DestinationsOur Planet