Reading Explorer 4 Teacher´s Guide

Reading Explorer is a four-level series which uses adapted National Geographic text, images, and video to develop reading and vocabulary skills for learners of English.

Each unit of Reading Explorer contaions two reading passages, and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics covering culture, science, social issues, and travel and adventure. Video activities can be done in class or at home using the Student's CD-ROM.

• Motivating real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live.

• Reading passages develop visual literacy, and incorporate graphic organizers, to help learners become better readers in English.

• Reading Comprehension activities cover essential reading skills and question types commonly found on standardized tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS.

• Vocabulary Practice activities and Vocabulary Builder boxes present and reinforce high-frequency vocabulary items.

• Review Units include a vocabulary review and a magazine-like spotlight on Unesco World Heritage Sites.

• Video Activities include step-by-step activities for additional comprehension and vocabulary practice while motivating students to learn more about a topic.

• Student CD-ROM contains all 12 video clips, 24 reading passages and 48 vocabulary activities with additional self-scoring exercises.