Reading For The Real WordThird Edition

Content

Overview• New for the Third Edition• Key Features• Components• Concepts & Principles• Scope & Sequence• Student Book Walkthrough• Downloadable Supplementary Materials• Teacher Materials

Overview

• 4-level reading series for intermediate to advanced learners• Designed for learners wishing to improve academic reading

fluency and comprehension• Provides high-interest readings on a wide range of topics• Enables learners to acquire the New Academic Word List

(NAWL) in context • Main readings accompanied by exercises that allow learners

to check comprehension and further explore topics• CEFR leveling from B2 - C1

New for the Third Edition

• Inclusion of vocabulary from the New Academic Word List• Reading questions prompts during the main passage to help teachers and

learners stay on track• New passages covering a range of interesting and modern subject areas• Writing and Speaking Worksheets to help learners formulate their ideas

and support Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Critical Thinking• Addition of digital practice component via compassdigibooks.com• Streaming audio from our homepage which has been optimized for

access on PC's, smart phones, and mobile devices

Key Features

• Thematically organized readings on important current topics from a variety of academic subjects

• Reading comprehension exercises designed to hone comprehension skills such as identifying the main idea, understanding details, and making inferences

• Pre-reading and post-reading exercises to reinforce the NAWL vocabulary words encountered in the readings

• Graphic organizers and other summary activities that provide practice summarizing texts accurately and concisely

• Supplemental readings that allow students to explore a different area or issue related to the main passage

• Audio recordings of all reading passages to reinforce correct pronunciation and reading fluency

• New supplementary materials available online to extend learning: answer keys, translations, word lists, writing worksheets, mobile app, and progress tests

Student Components

Available components for learners include:• Student Book

• Introduction, Book 1, Book 2, Book 3• Compass Digibooks

• MP3 audio recordings• Word Lists• Writing worksheets• Additional vocabulary and reading exercises

Teacher ComponentsAvailable components for teachers include:

• Compass Digibooks• Answer keys• MP3 audio files• Midterm tests• Final tests• Classroom PPTs

Concepts & Principles

New Academic Word List (NAWL 1.0)• Each main reading has 6 target words from the NAWL to help learners

systematically learn the list in context• Acquiring the NAWL is the essential goal of the series as it helps learners

understand high-level texts across a wide range of academic subjects• 144 NAWL words per book & 576 in entire series

Theme-Based Reading• Each unit focuses on one major academic theme (e.g., Space &

Exploration); same twelve themes for all levels• Specific reading topics chosen for real-world currency and interest• 4 total readings on each them/unit & 16 readings on each theme in series

Intensive Reading• Learners read main passages for detailed comprehension and to acquire

new vocabularyExtensive Reading

• Learners read high-interest supplemental passages for new knowledge, fluency, and integrative thinking skills

Scope & Sequence

Scope & sequence is clearly explained for each unit at the beginning of each student book. Below is the example of the scope & sequence page from the Intro book :

Reading For The Real World Third Edition

Student Book

Pre-Reading QuestionsThree questions (along with an eye-catching photo) encourage students to activate their existing knowledge about the topic in preparation for reading

Vocabulary PreviewA simple matching exercise introduces students to the six target NAWL words they will encounter in the reading

Student Book Reading PassageAn engaging reading educates students on a theme-related topic of high interest

Guided QuestionsQuestions in the margins help students monitor their understanding of the structure and content of the passage

Timed Reading & Word Count Each reading passage features timed reading and has a clear indication of word count

Vocabulary & DefinitionsTarget vocabulary is noted at the bottom of each passage

Student Book

Reading ComprehensionQuestions of various types help students assess their comprehension of the reading’s main idea, key details, use of pronoun reference, etc.

Student Book

SummaryA summary exercise provides practice in understanding passage structure and in identifying the important information in a reading. Exercise types include graphic organizers, fill-in-the blank paragraphs, etc.

Vocabulary PracticeA fill-in-the-blank exercise reinforces the target NAWL vocabulary learned in the reading

Student BookSupplemental Reading and Extension

Supplemental ReadingA short reading provides more practice as well as an additional perspective on the topic

Quick CheckA simple fill-in-the-blank exercise checks and reinforces students’ understanding of the content

ExtensionQuestions encourage students to synthesize information, call on their own experiences and knowledge, and formulate their own opinions

Online Resources For StudentsDownloadable Supplementary Resources

Compass Digibooks• Additional online practice with vocabulary,

reading, listening, and writing activities for each unit

• Listen to audio recordings of all the passages in the book

• Join a class using the code from your teacher

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Generate IdeasVarious exercises help students clarify their ideas on the assignment topic and brainstorm new ones

Online Resources For StudentsWriting Worksheets

OutlineStudents choose a topic sentence and use the exercise above to list 2-3 supporting ideas

WriteSpace is provided for students to expand their outline into a full paragraph

Detailed word lists covering target vocabulary of each unit include the vocabulary definition, part of speech, and the word in an example

Online Resources For StudentsWord Lists

Online Resources For TeachersDownloadable Supplementary Resources

Compass Digibooks• Create and manage classes for your

students, view their progress, email students, collect homework, and receive class reports

• Preview the vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing activities students are working on

• Download the answerkey, MP3 audio filesand other resources

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Teachers can effectively teach the entire class

Online Resources For TeachersClassroom PPT

Teachers can measure each students progress with midterms tests

Online Resources For TeachersMidterm Tests

Teachers can test the overall comprehension of their students with final tests

Online Resources For TeachersFinal Test

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