Author(s): Norma Shapiro Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Date: 1998 Edition: 1st Part of a Series: Teacher's Manual: Yes Colored Pictures: Yes Cassette Tapes: Yes Audio CD: Yes Workbook: Yes CD-ROM: Yes Video:

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Get today's terms in a dictionary that will last a lifetime! This up-to-date dictionary is the ultimate pictorial reference for vocabulary learning. The over 3,700 words take students from everyday language scenes to excursions through a deli, hospital, mall, factory and more! The 12 thematic units organize over 140 topics into full-color, color-coded pages depicting engaging art and meaningful contexts. Numbered word lists correspond with pictures; verbs are bolded and identified by letters; and targeted prepositions and adjectives within phrases are bolded. The clearly illustrated pages include a variety of exercises for practicing and reviewing the vocabulary, plus there's an index with a verb guide and a pronunciation guide to increase students' fluency. Bilingual editions present the second language in blue underneath the English word. This is an all new journey to speaking today's English language . . . and exploring today's world!

? Launch into today's vocabulary with the full-color activities in the workbooks. The exercises, ideal for home or classroom use, correspond page for page with the dictionary. Separate answer key.
? A spiral-bound teacher's guide includes the complete dictionary and lesson plans for the whole program. Each page illustrates a full-color, reduced size dictionary page, annotated with wrap-around notes. There's everything from cultural information and teaching strategies to various activities for presenting, practicing, and expanding the vocabulary lessons.
? Cassettes or CDs feature all of the words in the dictionary and serve as an easy-to-repeat speech model. Focused Listening Cassettes/CDs support all listening activities.
? The resource,Classic Classroom Activities , adds even more sparkle to the program through over 100 reproducible communicative practice activities and 768 picture cards! Teacher's notes and step-by-step instructions are provided.
? Splash the dictionary pages across your classroom with full-color overhead transparencies--every dictionary page included!
? Take learning online through the dictionary's own website, featuring interactive activities, teaching suggestions, and a stage for sharing ideas!
? The CBET Handbook is available with purchase. Contact Alta for details.