American Roots

Blanchard, Karen; Root, Christine

ISBN 10: 0201619954 / ISBN 13: 9780201619959

Verlag: Pearson Education ESL, 2000

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Intermediate Level.

This new reading skill-builder is designed to enrich students' study of English while also providing a general understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces that have shaped the United States.
Written for intermediate-level students, American Roots includes articles written in a variety of styles. These readings describe major events, people, and trends within nine broad historical periods, and are designed to increase reading confidence while building knowledge of U.S. history and culture.

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This reading skill-builder is designed to enrich students¿ study of English while also providing a general understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces that have shaped the United States.
Written for intermediate-level students, American Roots includes articles written in a variety of styles. These readings describe major events, people, and trends within nine broad historical periods, and are designed to increase reading confidence while building knowledge of U.S. history and culture.
Readings are accompanied by maps, photos, charts, and graphs, as well as follow-up exercises to strengthen reading skills, including:

• Previewing.
• Identifying main ideas and details.
• Separating fact from opinion.
• Summarizing.
• Understanding inferences, and more. In addition to building reading skills, American Roots also improves speaking, listening, and writing as students work through a variety of activities.

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Bibliografische Details

Titel: American Roots
Verlag: Pearson Education ESL
Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket