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Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik. Designed to engage readers, stimulate their thinking, and provoke conversation. Controversial topics. Offer more than one side or point of view Encourage debate Naturally lead the reader to form his own opinion.
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Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik Designed to engage readers, stimulate their thinking, and provoke conversation
Controversial topics • Offer more than one side or point of view • Encourage debate • Naturally lead the reader to form his own opinion Degree of intensity for each topic is rated in the Table of Contents
Three levels: low-intermediate – advanced 3 readings per chapter, 3rd / 4th at higher level Develops reading skills through systematic pre-, while-, and post-reading work Presents and practices vocabulary building techniques; includes dictionary activities Allows readers to formulate and then share ideas through Idea Exchange and Discussion activities CNN® video, ExamView®Pro, Internet activities The Basics
CNN® Videos • Short 2-3 minute videos consolidate learning • Video Highlights following each unit make presentation, practice, and feedback easy
Student Site Instructor Site Website Activities http://elt.thomson.com/hottopics
Activities for every unit of each level Website Activities http://elt.thomson.com/hottopics
Hot Topics Cheryl Pavlik Student Book Audio CD / Tape CNN® Video / DVD Instructor’s Manual ExamView® Pro Assessment CD-ROM Website activities