Content leveled readers teach social studies concepts, vocabulary, and reading skills – at each student’s reading level – and allow students to read and explore the wonders of nonfiction. Social Studies leveled readers deliver world and American history, geography, etc content to help address the individual needs of all students. Below-level (green), On-level (yellow), and Advanced (blue) selections give all students additional reading experiences and teach social studies content at different levels to spark student curiosity and create eager learners.
Health, Home, and Community focuses on personal security, health, and community issues. Topics in the video Going to the doctor, the pharmacy, cleaning the home, alternative medicine, reporting a crime, getting things fixed, social services.
English with an Accent: Language, Ideology and Discrimination in the United States 2nd Edition
Since its initial publication, English with an Accent has provoked debate and controversy within classrooms through its in-depth scrutiny of American attitudes towards language. Rosina Lippi-Green discusses the ways in which discrimination based on accent functions to support and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations.
American Cultural Patterns: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This classic study has become a seminal work in the field of intercultural relations.They analyze American cultural patterns and values in four dimensions: Form of Activity, Form of Social Relations, Perception of the World and Perception of the Self.
Speaking by Speaking, Skills for Social Competence (MP3 CD)
Speaking by Speaking, Skills for Social Competence is designed to support the intermediate English language learner. A variety of conversations expose students to a wide range of significant modern topics while useful expressions provide students with a context for each dialog. Tables, graphs, and charts included with each unit give opportunities for students to develop analytical and mathematical thinking skills.