Catalogue 2015 Resources for Young Adult and Adult Learners, Educators and Instructors www.newreadersbookstore.ca workplace literacy essential skills math & numeracy health & family literacy citizenship EAP, ESL, ELL native literacy financial literacy IELTS, TOEFL GED New Readers Bookstore is a social enterprise of Frontier College, a national non-profit literacy organization. All revenue raised goes toward supporting free literacy programs.
Our bookstore specializes in materials and resources for students and instructors in the adult literacy and ESL community. We aim to be responsive to the needs of the literacy community by offering quality resources at competitive prices, outstanding service and reliability to our clients from coast to coast to coast. The New Readers Bookstore is a social enterprise of Frontier College, a national charity and Canada s original literacy organization. Revenue generated by the bookstore is reinvested in Frontier College s free literacy programs across the country, so when you purchase materials from our bookstore, you are actively contributing to improving the state of adult literacy and basic education in Canada. To find out more about Frontier College, turn to page 2 of this catalogue, or visit www.frontiercollege.ca. Can t find a title you need in our catalogue? Contact us! We will do our best to help you find the materials you need. We stock educational materials from many major publishers including: New Readers Press Oxford University Press Pearson & Pearson-Longman Cambridge University Press Collins & Collins Cobuild Walch Education McGraw-Hill Barron s Education Reading Level Guide To help you make informed decisions when making your purchases, we have provided the reading level for most of our products. Comparisons between the various measurements are approximations and should only be taken as a guide rather than a direct correlation. Grade Stage Lexile 0 0 100 Literacy 1 100 400 2 3 Low Beginner 350 700 4 5 High Beginner 650 850 6 7 Intermediate 790 1000 8 9 + Advanced 1000 & up CEF CLB Stage A1 1 2 A2 3 4 B1 5 6 B2 7 8 C1 9 10 C2 11 12 CLB: Canadian Language Benchmarks CEF: Common European Framework Lexile: Lexile Framework for Reading Beginner Intermediate Advanced What s New in 2015... CAMBRIDGE ACADEMIC ENGLISH PERFECT PHRASES FOR ESL SERIES GET READY FOR IELTS SERIES MATH SENSE 2 SERIES ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES, PAGE 16 ESL, EAL & ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, PAGE 26 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT, PAGE 30 MATH, NUMERACY & SCIENCE, PAGE 51
Table of Contents 10% discount on orders over $500. Conditions apply. Reading, Writing & Spelling...4 Listening & Speaking... 14 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)... 16 ESL, EAL & English Language Learning... 18 Citizenship & Community... 27 Language Assessment & Test Preparation...29 Dictionaries, Grammar & Reference... 32 Fiction, Non-Fiction & Graphic Novels... 40 Math, Numeracy & Science... 50 GED Preparation...54 Employment & Workplace Literacy...56 Financial Literacy...63 Native Literacy...65 Health & Family Literacy...67 Life Skills & Learning Aids...69 Volunteer Management...73 Program Development & Instructor Resources...74 While Quantities Last...76 Ordering Information & Order Form... 81 Index... 84 For the most up-to-date information about titles, prices and sample pages, visit our website at www.newreadersbookstore.ca For inquiries, please call 1-800-555-6523 x 305 or email us at info@newreadersbookstore.ca CONNECT WITH US. facebook.com/newreadersbookstore For the latest promotions & discounts, sign up for our e-news at www.newreadersbookstore.ca PRE-HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY SERIES GED PREPARATION, PAGE 54 WORKPLACE ENGLISH EMPLOYMENT & WORK PLACE LITERACY, PAGE 62 WHAT TO LOOK FOR Look for this symbol to find the new and exciting titles we have added to our catalogue. Look to these items for Canadian content. These items have audio/visual components. These items have a new lower price. These items have free components that can be downloaded from our webstore. Catalogue 2015 1
Frontier College Why support New Readers Bookstore? The New Readers Bookstore is a social enterprise of Frontier College, a national non-profit literacy organization. Unlike other traditional businesses with private owners or shareholders, the social enterprise is owned by the charity or non-profit organization. Therefore, all revenue generated by the New Readers Bookstore is reinvested in Frontier College so that it can continue to offer free literacy programs in marginalized communities across the country. By purchasing materials from the New Readers Bookstore, you are actively contributing to improving the state of literacy and basic education in Canada. What is Frontier College? Founded in 1899, Frontier College is Canada s original literacy organization. Frontier College recognizes that literacy is an essential skill and a right. Frontier College delivers literacy programs by recruiting and training volunteer tutors to work in communities across the country to provide myriad literacy programs for children, youth and adults. Frontier College staff and volunteers work in many places inner city neighbourhoods, prisons, Aboriginal communities helping children, youth and adults strengthen their literacy skills in order to further their learning and life goals. Examples of programs and services by Frontier College include: Programs for Children and Youth: Reading circles, homework tutoring, summer literacy camps Programs for Young Adults & Adults: Literacy & Basic Skills programs, one-to-one tutoring, GED preparation, computer skills programs, workplace training programs Community Building Programs: Workshops for parents, train-the-trainer workshops, tutor training, literacy conferences In 2012, Frontier College was one of the first organizations in the country to be accredited with Imagine Canada s Standards Program for demonstrated excellence in five key areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, ethical fundraising, staff management, and volunteer involvement. British Columbia www.frontiercollege.ca 1-800-555-6523 Building Foundations for Success at Aunt Leah s Place Aunt Leah s Place is a special place where young people in government care begin a successful transition to independence and adulthood by learning essential life skills and establishing a greater sense of self-worth. Frontier College tutors work one-to-one with youth from diverse backgrounds, including some with developmental disabilities, to support them in their studies. Our volunteer tutors act as motivators and mentors, and provide a strong foundation for success in everyday life. frontiercollege.ca STAY CONNECTED. facebook.com/frontiercollege twitter.com/frontiercollege youtube.com/frontiercollege
Improving Literacy Across Canada Last summer, 5,894 CHILDREN participated in 1,608 days of camp at Aboriginal Summer Literacy Camps in 84 communities across Canada. We distributed 96,790 29,655 free books across Canada, representing a value of $967,900. 44% increase in participation over last year! We worked with 468 community PARTNERS The value these partners bring to our programs by providing space, staff, snacks and supplies is $936,000. We had We served participants across Canada. We held 139 literacy workshops, conferences and training sessions with 2,362 community members and organizers. This includes learners, children attending Aboriginal Summer Literacy Camps, and visitors to our Reading Tents. 2,631 volunteers donate 96,901 hours to Frontier College. Their time is valued at $1,744,218. ALBERTA new brunswick YUKON Strengthening the Next Generation in Skilled Trades Boyle Street Community Services Water Wings Program Literacy is essential to completing job applications, writing a resume, and other employment search activities. In partnership with Boyle Street Community Services, Frontier College is helping adults overcome multiple barriers to attain meaningful employment and to lead productive lives. The Water Wings Program is an employment readiness and educationupgrading program that assists marginalized, unemployed youth and adults with the process of obtaining employment. Through a step-bystep process, our tutors help individuals gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to achieve their career goals. The New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (DPETL) encounters many skilled trade apprenticeship students who cannot advance to the education they seek because they have not passed the pre-requisite Essential Skills Test. Students need to refresh or relearn math, science and English skills in order to pass the test. DPETL worked with Frontier College to develop the Apprenticeship Essential Skills Test Study Program where our tutors work one-to-one with learners in a non-traditional classroom setting, providing instruction tailored to their specific needs. Supporting Employers with Workplace Training and Immigrant Settlement in the North In Whitehorse, Frontier College partners with Northern Vision Development LP Hotels to train and mentor its employees many of whom are Aboriginal or newcomers to Canada during regular work hours in areas like workplace and government documentation, proofreading, business writing instruction, customer service, and health and safety training. Frontier College s Labourer-Teachers assess the employers needs and work towards the mutual goals of improved performance and enhancing staff and customer relations. There are many compelling benefits to both the employer and employee: better job understanding, teamwork, increased quality of work, productivity and profitability.
Reading, Writing & Spelling Voyager Reading and Writing for Today s Adults 2nd Edition FREE ONLINE COMPONENTS FOR VOYAGER: Placement Tool and Scoring Booklets Skills Previews and Reviews Access the free components on our webstore at www.newreadersbookstore.ca Reading Level: Literacy Grade 3 The Voyager series provides students with the necessary practice and essential strategies they need to become successful readers and writers. Key features: Phonics and word recognition strategies develop vocabulary and improves reading mastery Pre-reading and active reading strategies aids in retention and comprehension Teacher s Guides contain lesson notes, extension activities, photocopy masters and graphic organizers The series increases in difficulty with each level. At the end of Voyager 3, students can continue on to the Endeavor series below. Endeavor Reading and Writing for Adults Student Book Intro Level 2909 9781564209092 $17.75 Student Book 1 2910 9781564209108 $17.75 Student Book 2 2911 9781564209115 $17.75 Student Book 3 2912 9781564209122 $17.75 Teacher s Guide Intro Level 2913 9781564209139 $12.95 Teacher s Guide 1 2914 9781564209146 $12.95 Teacher s Guide 2 2915 9781564209153 $12.95 Teacher s Guide 3 2916 9781564209160 $12.95 Reading Level: Grade 3 8 The Endeavor series builds on the Voyager series. Lessons in Endeavor follow a pattern very similar to those in the Voyager series but lessons are longer, more complex and are built on 10 recurring themes such as: Health Work Family Community Education Government Sports & Recreation Housing & Transportation Food Money Teacher s Guides include lesson plans, reproducible grammar lessons, writing rubric, and more. Student Book 3 2853 9781564208538 $19.05 Student Book 4 2854 9781564208545 $19.05 Student Book 5 2855 9781564208552 $19.05 Student Book 6 2856 9781564208569 $19.05 Student Book 7 2857 9781564208576 $19.05 Student Book 8 2858 9781564208583 $19.05 Teacher s Guide 3 2871 9781564208712 $15.50 Teacher s Guide 4 2872 9781564208729 $15.50 Teacher s Guide 5 2873 9781564208736 $15.50 Teacher s Guide 6 2874 9781564208743 $15.50 Teacher s Guide 7 2875 9781564208750 $15.50 Teacher s Guide 8 2876 9781564208767 $15.50 4 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Reading, Writing & Spelling Challenger Adult Reading Series 2nd Edition Reading Level: Literacy Grade 9 An eight-level, controlled-vocabulary program to develop reading, writing and reasoning skills which features a variety of classical and contemporary reading passages. Books in this series will take students from the beginning stages of reading right up to the pre-ged/ged levels. Materials in the Challenger series: Student Books are the core worktext in the Challenger series. They contain reading passages with a mix of classic and contemporary stories and articles, as well as written exercises to sharpen comprehension, word skills, critical analysis, etc. Answer keys are found at the back of the Student Books. Writing books are companion workbooks to the Student Books. These contain supplementary exercises that build on lessons found in each corresponding Student Book Teacher s Manuals: There is one teacher s manual covering materials found in Student Books 1-4, and a separate teacher s manual for Student Books 5-8. Features: Word analysis skills include phonics, word families, and prefixes and suffixes Reading comprehension skills include main idea and detail, making inferences, cause and effect, and literary interpretation Controlled vocabulary is developed through fiction, non-fiction, and literary reading selections based on topics and themes that interest adults Writing mechanics and composition skills are developed in each lesson, with more practice included in the writing books FREE ONLINE COMPONENTS: Puzzle Books for Challenger 1 8 Word Lists for Challenger 6 8 Placement Tool Access the free components on our web-store at www.newreadersbookstore.ca STUDENT BOOK Challenger 1 1 2 Challenger 2 2 3 Challenger 3 3 4.5 Challenger 4 4 5 Challenger 5 4.5 5.5 Challenger 6 5.5 6.5 Challenger 7 6.5 7.5 Challenger 8 7.5 9 READING LEVEL Student Book 1 2568 9781564205681 $18.10 Student Book 2 2569 9781564205698 $18.10 Student Book 3 2570 9781564205704 $18.10 Student Book 4 2571 9781564205711 $18.10 Student Book 5 2572 9781564205728 $18.10 Student Book 6 2573 9781564205735 $18.10 Student Book 7 2574 9781564205742 $18.10 Student Book 8 2575 9781564205759 $18.10 Teacher s Manual 1-4 2576 9781564205766 $20.05 Teacher s Manual 5-8 2577 9781564205773 $20.05 Challenger Complete Set 800 9780883368008 $140.35 Writing Book 1 2900 9781564209009 $12.00 Writing Book 2 2901 9781564209016 $12.00 Writing Book 3 2902 9781564209023 $12.00 Writing Book 4 2903 9781564209030 $12.00 Writing Book 5 2904 9781564209047 $12.00 Writing Book 6 2905 9781564209054 $12.00 Writing Book 7 2906 9781564209061 $12.00 Writing Book 8 2907 9781564209076 $12.00 The Challenger Complete set includes one copy of Student Book 1 to 8, and both Teacher s Manuals, but not the Writing Books. Catalogue 2015 5
Reading, Writing & Spelling Laubach Way to Reading 2nd Edition Reading Level: Literacy Grade 4 What s new in the 2nd edition? Colourful student books New illustrations New design For over 30 years teachers, tutors, and learners have depended on this unique approach to reading instruction. The Laubach method was developed specifically to help adults with limited or no reading skills achieve success and become confident readers. This structured, phonics-based series is a proven resource for English-speakers who have had negative experiences with other reading programs, as well as ESL students with little or no literacy skills in their own native languages. Level 1: Sounds and Names of Letters CORE LAUBACH WAY TO READING MATERIALS: Student Books: lessons introduce skills step-by-step in a structured familiar pattern to help build student confidence Workbooks: extension of the skill book lessons a variety of oral and written activities on vocabulary and grammar concepts Correlated Readers: pick up where skill books leave off give students independent reading practice Teacher s Manuals: offer detailed lesson notes available in two types: The Laubach Way to Reading (LWR) Teacher s Manuals for general instruction, and the Laubach Way to English (LWE) Teacher s Guide (see page 8) for instructing ESL/ELL classes Level 3: Long Vowel Sounds LWR Skill Book 1 2917 9781564209177 $14.55 LWR Workbook 1 2935 9781564209351 $12.60 LWR Teacher s Manual 1 2921 9781564209214 $13.50 LWR Correlated Reader: In The Valley 2925 9781564209252 $9.05 LWR Skill Book 3 2919 9781564209191 $14.55 LWR Workbook 3 2937 9781564209375 $12.60 LWR Teacher s Manual 3 2923 9781564209238 $13.50 LWR Correlated Reader: Changes 2927 9781564209276 $9.05 Level 2: Short Vowel Sounds & Consonant Blends Level 4: Other Vowel Sounds & Consonant Spellings LWR Skill Book 2 2918 9781564209184 $14.55 LWR Workbook 2 2936 9781564209368 $12.60 LWR Teacher s Manual 2 2922 9781564209221 $13.50 LWR Correlated Reader: City Living 2926 9781564209269 $9.05 LWR Skill Book 4 2920 9781564209207 $14.55 LWR Workbook 4 2938 9781564209382 $12.60 LWR Teacher s Manual 4 2924 9781564209245 $13.50 LWR Correlated Reader: People and Places 2928 9781564209283 $9.05 6 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Reading, Writing & Spelling FREE ONLINE COMPONENTS: Diagnostic Inventory Student Reading Profiles Diagnostic Inventory Teacher s Guide Flashcards & Checkups Free online training course on the LWR for instructors Access the free components on our web-store at www.newreadersbookstore.ca WHAT S INSIDE The Laubach Way to Reading series begins with establishing letter-sound relationships through the use of one-of-a-kind phonics charts. Learners then progress step-by-step from the known (spoken words) to the unknown. STEP 1 A chart presents a sound and key words with that sound. STEP 2 Key words appear in meaningful context in a story. STEP 3 Guided skills practice includes vocabulary review and writing activities. STEP 4 Homework exercises reinforce skills. STEP 5 A checkup activity provides vocabulary review. STEP 6 The correlated reader helps student gain reading independence and fluency, and provides more reading practice. STEP 7 Activities in the workbooks provide additional practice to reinforce lessons and concepts covered in the Skill Books. Catalogue 2015 7
Reading, Writing & Spelling Supplemental Materials to the Core Laubach Way to Reading Series Laubach Way to Reading: More Stories Reading practice for fluency and vocabulary building. Vocabulary is correlated to the LWR Skill Books. Laubach Way to Reading: Puzzle Books Crosswords, word scrambles and word searches. A fun way to reinforce vocabulary, spelling and word structures taught in the Skill Books. LWR More Stories 1 2929 9781564209290 $9.05 LWR More Stories 2 2930 9781564209306 $9.05 LWR More Stories 3 2931 9781564209313 $9.05 LWR More Stories 4 2932 9781564209320 $9.05 LWR Puzzles for Skill 2933 9781564209337 $4.00 Books 1&2 LWR Puzzles for Skill Books 3&4 2934 9781564209344 $4.00 Laubach Way to English Teacher s Guide These teacher s guides help you use the Laubach Way to Reading materials with ESL and English language learners beginning at the lowest level even learners with low or no literacy skills in their native language. Focus on Phonics Reading Level: Literacy Grade 4 A four-level phonics series designed to increase students ability to read independently by applying word-attack skills to new words. It utilizes diagrams and exercises to reinforce students recognition of various sounds, letters and words, and help them build a solid foundation in phonics skills. Teacher guides recommended for use with Student Workbooks. Laubach Way to English 2939 9781564209399 $25.85 Teacher s Guide 1 Laubach Way to English Teacher s Guide 2 Laubach Way to English Teacher s Guide 3 Also, check out Laubach Way to Cursive Writing on page 13. 2940 9781564209405 $25.85 2941 9781564209412 $25.85 Workbook 1: Sounds and Names of Letters 2942 9781564209429 $13.50 Workbook 2: Short Vowel Sounds and 2943 9781564209436 $13.50 Consonant Blends Workbook 3: Long Vowel Sounds 2944 9781564209443 $13.50 Workbook 4: Other Vowel Sounds and 2945 9781564209450 $13.50 Consonant Spellings Teacher s Edition 1 2946 9781564209467 $14.20 Teacher s Edition 2 2947 9781564209474 $14.20 Teacher s Edition 3 2948 9781564209481 $14.20 Teacher s Edition 4 2949 9781564209498 $14.20 8 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Reading, Writing & Spelling Media Literacy Intermediate Advanced Media (music, movies, TV, magazines, the internet, advertising, etc) is everywhere. The Media Literacy series scrutinizes different forms of media, examines how they developed and operate, and how they influence us. These books help young adults develop the critical thinking skills they need to see past the surface to the underlying message and intent of contemporary media. Advertising W11 9780825165122 $29.90 Newspapers W12 9780825154997 & Magazines $29.90 Television W13 9780825165115 $29.90 Internet W14 9780825165108 $29.90 Visual Culture W15 9780825149917 $29.90 Movies W16 9780825144868 $29.90 Music & Media W17 9780825144875 $29.90 Sex in the Media W18 9780825155000 $29.90 Video Games & Virtual Worlds Value Pack (set of 9 books) W19 9780825165092 $29.90 W10 9780825165139 $227.70 Word Strategies High Beginning Low Intermediate Strategies to help adult learners broaden their vocabularies. These student books focus on high-frequency terms to effectively teach words in a variety of contexts. A short reading introduces the setting and vocabulary for each lesson. Students study definitions, initializations, abbreviations, compound words, and more. High Beginning level offers dialogs and narratives from everyday life, such as TV, the weather, and sports Low Intermediate level presents narratives and expository passages from more specialized topics such as education, health care, and crime Word Strategies: High Beginning 2522 9781564205223 $13.25 Word Strategies: Low Intermediate 2523 9781564205230 $13.25 Essential Vocabulary Low High Beginning Reproducible books full of student activity sheets designed to help students develop important survival skills while improving their reading, writing and vocabulary! Activities help student recognize and retain hundreds of essential everyday words. Also, see related flash cards on page 70. Restaurant Words 4214 015617545875 $8.75 Shopping Mall Words 4215 015617545950 $8.75 Computer Words 4216 015617521930 $8.75 Supermarket Words 4217 015617545608 $8.75 Survival Words 4218 015617534831 $8.75 Catalogue 2015 9
Reading, Writing & Spelling Interchange 4 th Edition Beginner High Intermediate, CEF A1 B1 Interchange is one of the world s most successful series for adult and young-adult learners of North American English. Every unit features updated and contemporary content, grammar practice, and opportunities to develop speaking and listening skills and fluency. Its successful multi-skills syllabus integrates themes, grammar, functions, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Natural, conversational language, and grammar in communicative contexts Task-based listening activities, and a thorough pronunciation syllabus Frequent learner-centered progress checks A new interactive DVD-ROM in the back of the Student s Book for self-study practice Introductory Level Student Book with Self Study DVD-ROM 8661 9781107648661 $35.95 Workbook 8665 9781107648715 $18.95 Teacher s Edition with Assessment CD-ROM 8669 9781107640115 $54.95 Class Audio CDs 8673 9781107610347 $66.95 Level 1 Student Book with Self Study DVD-ROM 8662 9781107648678 $35.95 Workbook 8666 9781107648722 $18.95 Teacher s Edition with Assessment CD-ROM 8670 9781107699175 $54.95 Class Audio CDs 8674 9781107647251 $66.95 Level 2 Student Book with Self Study DVD-ROM 8663 9781107648692 $35.95 Workbook 8667 9781107648739 $18.95 Teacher s Edition with Assessment CD-ROM 8671 9781107625273 $54.95 Class Audio CDs 8675 9781107629417 $66.95 Level 3 Student Book with Self Study DVD-ROM 8664 9781107648708 $35.95 Workbook 8668 9781107648746 $18.95 Teacher s Edition with Assessment CD-ROM 8672 9781107615069 $54.95 Class Audio CDs 8676 9781107668706 $66.95 English in Context: Writing This workbook contains over 60 exercises to help students practice and understand the mechanics and different forms of writing. Used on its own or as a companion workbook, it helps students master effective writing skills and techniques. Divided into 10 topic areas such as: Effective Writing: Content and Form Rewriting: Proofreading and Revising Writing to Explain or Inform Write It Right! Improve Your Spelling Is it their or there or they re? This practical spelling workbook contains 15 lessons that focus on 500 homonyms, those tricky words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Students can test their knowledge by completing a multiple choice exercise in each lesson. Write it Right! 9031 9780968990315 $17.95 English in Context: Writing SB401 9781616514013 $28.75 10 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Reading, Writing & Spelling Writing 4 Reading Level: 3 4 There are four modes of writing that build foundational skills: descriptive, expository, narrative and persuasive. Each book in this series targets a specific reason for writing, with real world lesson themes and basic grammar and composition reviews. Each book includes a CD with an electronic version of the reproducible pages. Descriptive Writing 4424 9781622500246 $35.95 Expository Writing 4425 9781622500253 $35.95 Narrative Writing 4426 9781622500260 $35.95 Persuasive Writing 4427 9781622500277 $35.95 Making Inferences Reading Level: 6 & Up The ability to make inferences based on context and evidence is an essential skill for life, the workplace, and school. This teacher book with reproducible student sections contains lesson instruction, suggestions and ideas to help teachers educate students in the various task that go into comprehending the hidden meaning behind words and images. Making Inferences 062855 9780825162855 $25.30 Vocabulary in Context Reading Level: 4 These books contain lessons packed with high-utility words that focus on practical vocabulary terms and concepts set in relevant settings. Each lesson builds on students prior knowledge and continually reinforces fundamental language skills. Includes answer key. Everyday Living SB461 9781616516161 $28.75 Words Media and SB462 9781616516185 $28.75 Marketplace Words Music, Art & SB463 9781616516192 $28.75 Literature Words Science & SB464 9781616516208 $28.75 Technology Words Workplace and Career Words SB465 9781616516215 $28.75 Catalogue 2015 11
Reading, Writing & Spelling Patterns in Spelling Reading Level: 3+ This carefully structured four book spelling program is designed for adults reading at a low level. Teaches students to spell by stressing patterns regularly found in English words. The series begins with the word family approach to teach basic vowels and consonants, then moves on to more complex blends, sight words and digraphs. Teacher s Editions include reduced replicas of student lessons with their answers, lesson plans, and unit tests. Student Books are divided into 4 phonic topic areas: short vowels, long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs, and other vowel sounds. Skill-building exercises provide practice in such areas as prefixes and suffixes, contractions, homonyms, capitalization and grammar. FREE ONLINE COMPONENT: Teacher s Edition of Diagnostic/Placement Tool Access the free components on our web-store at www.newreadersbookstore.ca Book 1: Patterns with 100 9780883361009 $15.85 Short Vowels Book 2: Patterns with 102 9780883361023 $15.85 Long Vowels Book 3: Patterns with 104 9780883361047 $15.85 Consonant Blends and Digraphs Book 4: Patterns with 106 9780883361061 $15.85 Other Vowel Sounds Book 1: Teacher s Edition 101 9780883361276 $23.30 Book 2: Teacher s Edition 103 9780883361030 $23.30 Book 3: Teacher s Edition 105 9780883361054 $23.30 Book 4: Teacher s Edition 107 9780883361078 $23.30 Diagnostic/Placement Test 108 9780883361085 $3.25 The Spelling Toolbox Reading Level: 3 4 These workbooks promote a strategy-based approach to spelling. Each workbook provides an introductory lesson that describes spelling tools or strategies, and 20 thematically organized units on the topics of home, community, work, health, and writing. In each unit, the student learns how to spell 15 words by using phonics, syllabication, word families and common spelling rules. Spelling Toolbox 1 1642 9781894593144 $24.95 Spelling Toolbox 2 1643 9781894593151 $24.95 Spelling Toolbox 3 1644 9781894593311 $24.95 Application activities include writing a notice to a landlord, a shopping list, a memo, a to-do list etc. Students are encouraged to write words that they frequently use in their personal dictionary. Teacher s notes are located at the back of the workbook. 12 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Reading, Writing & Spelling Critical Thinking: Readings in Non Fiction Reading Level: 9 12 This workbook helps students learn to read non-fiction materials with a critical eye and an inquiring mind. Lessons are built around carefully selected short articles and reading passages that cover a wide range of engaging and provocative topics. Critical Thinking Student 61746 0825143489 $29.00 Book /Answer Key Each passage is followed by a mix of test-like multiple choice and open-ended questions. Students are prompted to critique the writers assumptions while developing their own analytical skills. Features tips to improve skills in recognizing main ideas, tracing similarities, identifying sequences, and citing supporting evidence through intriguing nonfiction readings. Teacher support includes a questionnaire and answer key. Laubach Way to Cursive Writing Teach cursive writing by example and with minimal instructions. Practice exercises are easy to follow. Laubach Way to 2951 9781564209511 $13.25 Cursive Writing Laubach Way to Cursive Writing Teacher s Guide 2952 9781564209528 $11.60 Reading Level: 5 7 Writing Well: Write, Revise, Succeed! Give struggling students the skills and confidence they need to become effective writers. Each chapter in this student book is built around an inspirational true story of an adult who has overcome personal struggles to get an education and succeed in life. Students will learn about the various stages of the writing process. Writing assignments include paragraphs, letters, stories, essays, tributes, summaries, and more. Find The Errors: Proofreading Activities High Beginner Low Intermediate This teacher book with reproducible student worksheets gives students practice with locating and correcting errors in humourous and high-interest passages. A fun and effective way to improve students writing skills. Find the Errors! 7242 9780825137242 $27.50 Find the Errors! II 7243 9780825143281 $27.50 Writing Well 2557 9781564205575 $16.20 Catalogue 2015 13
Listening & Speaking English for Life High Beginning / Pre-Intermediate Intermediate An innovative skills series based on authentic materials and relevant topics students need in order to live, work and communicate in English. Each book adopts a unique approach to work, and allows students/teachers the flexibility to use the book individually, together as a course, or as a supplementary resource. Books available include: Listening: Based on 100% authentic recordings, this book helps students understand naturally spoken English in a variety of contexts and accents. Exercises help students gain confidence. Also includes notes on use of clear language and tips on improving listening skills. Speaking: This book models a variety of conversations so students can familiarise themselves with the language people really use. Exercises provide students practice on accuracy, clarity, pronunciation and the use of language appropriate to different situations. Reading & Writing: Check out these books in the ESL section on page 26. Upper Intermediate Book also available to special order. Listening: Pre-Intermediate CB42 9780007497751 $24.99 Listening: Intermediate CB46 9780007458721 $24.99 Speaking: Pre-Intermediate CB43 9780007497775 $24.99 Speaking: Intermediate CB47 9780007457830 $24.99 Real Lives, Real Listening High Beginner Advanced Train, rather than just test, your students in listening. Through authentic recordings, this book exposes students to grammatical structures and lexis most frequently used in spoken English. It raises students awareness of the differences between spoken and written language. Includes detailed comprehension and language practice exercises, and an audio CD. Teachers notes and answer keys available online. Elementary Level CB22 9780007522316 $34.99 Complete edition Intermediate Level CB23 9780007522323 $34.99 Complete edition Advanced Level Complete edition CB24 9780007522330 $34.99 Small Talk Intermediate Build better key business relationships with this handy book designed to give students the confidence to start a conversation and transition to bigger topics so that they can build relationships, develop partnerships and succeed in business. Includes information on best practice and key phrases for students to refer to and practise. Online audio also includes semi-scripted recordings of good and bad examples of small talk for learners to listen to and assess. Small Talk CB95 9780007546237 $17.99 14 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
Listening & Speaking Work on Your Accent Intermediate Advanced Help your students speak clear English that everyone will understand. Designed for nonnative speakers of English, the videos and audio in the DVD-ROM included show professional accent coaches and book authors, Helen and Sarah, demonstrate to students how to pronounce each sound, show learners when to use them, and help students recognize why their native language makes it difficult to pronounce certain sounds. Working on Your Accent CB19 9780007462919 $26.99 Perfecting Your English Pronunciation Intermediate Advanced Developed by acclaimed speech consultant and accent specialist Susan Cameron, this book features her successful method which focuses on the physical/anatomical placement of sound and on the musculature used in articulation, noting that many sounds of English may be difficult for students as they are not used in their native language. Includes a DVD introducing students to mouth and jaw exercises to prepare them for English, and demonstrates mouth formations and tongue placement. Perfecting Your English MG29 9780071750172 $28.95 Pronunciation Catalogue 2015 15
English for Academic Purposes Learning English for Academic Purposes High Intermediate Advanced LEAP features a cross-curricular approach to teaching students the language skills they need to thrive in a real-life academic context, while helping them develop academic vocabulary in a range of disciplines and apply critical thinking skills to a variety of global issues. Available in two complementary strands: Listening and Speaking, and Reading and Writing, each strand cover eight similar academic themes but from different perspectives. High Intermediate Reading & Writing AP34 9782761341455 $50.95 Listening & Speaking AP35 9782761345835 $50.95 Advanced Reading & Writing AP36 9782761352284 $50.95 Listening & Speaking AP37 9782761352291 $50.95 Cambridge Academic English Integrated Skills Course for EAP Intermediate Advanced Designed specifically for students at university and foundation courses, this three-level integrated skills course develops academic language and critical thinking skills essential for university studies across disciplines. Highlights: Real lectures from the University of Cambridge and student interviews on the DVD are linked to Lecture Skills sections in the Student s book to help learners develop key lecture and seminar skills Real, contemporary academic language sourced from the Cambridge Academic Corpus and Academic Word List Special focus on typical academic structures and independent study skills Extensive listening practice with full-length lectures and worksheets available online via publisher s website Intermediate Student s Book AP21 9780521165198 $34.95 Teacher s Book AP24 9780521165259 $26.95 Class Audio CD AP27 9780521165228 $27.95 DVD AP30 9780521165280 $44.95 High Intermediate Student s Book AP22 9780521165204 $34.95 Teacher s Book AP25 9780521165266 $27.95 Class Audio CD AP28 9780521165235 $27.95 DVD AP31 9780521165297 $46.95 Advanced Student s Book AP23 9780521165211 $38.95 Teacher s Book AP26 9780521165273 $38.95 Class Audio CD AP29 9780521165242 $55.95 DVD AP32 9780521165310 $56.95 16 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
English for Academic Purposes Collins EAP Academic Skills Series 2 nd edition Intermediate / High Intermediate A series designed to support international students of all academic subjects with study skills and English language practice in order to achieve academic success. Each book focuses on one specific skill required at university; use together or individually. Chapters include tips and summaries for easy reference, and information on academic expectations and practical exercises helps students understand what is required at the higher level academic world. Writing: Learn to write AP10 9780007507108 $22.99 better academic essays Research: Improve AP11 9780007507115 $22.99 your reading and referencing skills Lectures: Learning listening AP12 9780007507122 $22.99 and note-taking skills Presenting: Deliver AP13 9780007507139 $22.99 presentations with confidence Group Work: Work together AP14 9780007507146 $22.99 for academic success Numbers: Data and statistics for the non-specialist AP15 9780007507153 $22.99 Q: Skills for Success 2 nd edition High Beginner Advanced Q: Skills for Success, 2nd edition, prepares students for academic success better than ever with enhanced skills, note-taking skills support and practice, an extended writing syllabus, and authentic video incorporated into every unit. Available in two strands: Reading and Writing, and Listening and Speaking. Features: New iq Online: easy to use and manage online content designed for English language learners and instructors are incorporated into Student Book activities. View grades, assign work, and track students progress with the Learning Management System Additional videos, cultural background notes, skill notes, multilevel activities and rubrics for comprehensive teacher support Coming in summer 2015: Books for Intro level, Level 4 and 5 Level 1 Reading & Writing AP83 9780194818384 $54.95 Student Book w iq Online Listening & Speaking AP84 9780194818407 $54.95 Student Book w iq Online Level 2 Reading & Writing AP85 9780194818704 $54.95 Student Book w iq Online Listening & Speaking AP86 9780194818728 $54.95 Student Book w iq Online Level 3 Reading & Writing AP87 9780194819022 $54.95 Student Book w iq Online Listening & Speaking AP88 9780194819046 $50.75 Student Book w iq Online Catalogue 2015 17
ESL & English Language Learning What s Next? A Multilevel Phonics Approach for ESL Students Introductory Low Beginning What s Next? is a two-level reading series designed for multilevel English classes. Easyto-read stories follow Samsam, a Somali immigrant, through her daily life where she is faced with learning English, finding a job, visiting a doctor, and more. Every lesson takes learners through listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary, prediction, and reading comprehension exercises. Free downloadable materials: Free audio files for listening activities can be downloaded from our online store. Introductory Level Student Book 1 2957 9781564209573 $11.00 Student Book 2 2958 9781564209580 $11.00 Student Book 3 2959 9781564209597 $11.00 Student Book 4 2960 9781564209603 $11.00 Low Beginning Level Student Book 1 2961 9781564209610 $11.00 Student Book 2 2962 9781564209627 $11.00 Student Book 3 2963 9781564209634 $11.00 Student Book 4 2964 9781564209641 $11.00 Teacher s Guide 2965 9781564209568 $18.00 WHAT S INSIDE SAME STORY AND CON- TENT, DIFFERENT LEVELS In the Introductory Level, each story is presented sentenceby-sentence, accompanied by an illustration to reinforce comprehension; but in the Low Beginning Level, the same story is presented in paragraph form with a single illustration. ENGAGING, MULTI- ACTIVITY APPROACH While exercises are parallel at each level, the Low Beginning Level challenges students with a higher level of work. L E S S O N 1 : Samsam Gets Lost 4 Lesson 1: Samsam Gets Lost ou, ow Review short o Look at the picture. What is Samsam doing? What is the problem? Did you get lost before? Samsam stops in the lobby to ask a question. Excuse me, how do I get to my class? The unfriendly woman frowns. Go down the hall and around the corner. Your class is on the right. Thanks for helping me out, Samsam says. Just doing my job, the woman answers. Samsam follows the directions. She is not lost now. What will Samsam need for class? Each lesson introduces target vowel and consonant sounds, blends, endings, and 10 sight words. Learners first focus on the story as a whole, then work on the phonics and sight words, and finally return to the whole story again to access comprehension and learning. The Teacher s Guide includes lesson plans and reproducible masters for each lesson. 18 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
ESL & English Language Learning Check out resources suitable for ESL students in our other sections! Practice Makes Perfect Series Beginner Intermediate The Practice Makes Perfect series is a trusted companion for English Language Learners. These affordable student workbooks offer student quick 2-4 page lessons and drills on a variety of topic areas that learners often have difficulty with so students can make quick progress. For a full description of the topics covered in each title, visit our online store. English No Problem Language for Home, School, Work and Community Literacy High Intermediate This five-level, full-colour series is a theme-based language program with a unique problem-posing approach that keeps students motivated as they resolve real-world issues. Issues are explored through reading, writing, speaking, listening and graphic prompts that encourage collaborative learning and increased cultural awareness. Teacher s Editions include lesson plans, suggestions for speaking and listening activities, and more. English Vocabulary for Beginning C853 9780071763035 $13.95 ESL Learners English Sentence Builder C854 9780071599603 $13.95 English Conversation C855 9780071770859 $13.95 Basic English C856 9780071597623 $13.95 English Grammar for ESL Learners C857 9780071807371 $13.95 English Verbs C858 9780071807357 $13.95 English Problem Solver C859 9780071791243 $15.95 Intermediate English Reading C860 9780071798846 $15.95 & Comprehension English Vocabulary Games C861 9780071820721 $16.95 Easy ESL Crossword Puzzles C862 9780071821346 $13.95 English Articles & Determiners C863 9780071752060 $13.95 English Verb Tenses C864 9780071752121 $13.95 English Pronouns & Prepositions C865 9780071753876 $13.95 There are many other titles available in this series, contact us for pricing information and special orders. Literacy Level Student Book 2355 9781564203557 $22.25 Workbook 2360 9781564203601 $11.50 Teacher s Edition 2350 9781 564203502 $20.00 Vocabulary Cards 2453 9781564204530 $5.00 Level 1 Low Beginning Student Book 1 2356 9781564203564 $22.25 Workbook 1 2361 9781564203618 $11.50 Teacher s Edition 1 2351 9781564203519 $20.00 Level 2 High Beginning Student Book 2 2357 9781564203571 $22.25 Workbook 2 2362 9781564203625 $11.50 Teacher s Edition 2 2352 9781564203526 $20.00 Level 3 Low Intermediate Student Book 3 2358 9781564203588 $22.25 Workbook 3 2363 9781564203632 $11.50 Teacher s Edition 3 2353 9781564203533 $20.00 Level 4 High Intermediate FREE ONLINE COMPONENTS FOR ENGLISH NO PROBLEM: Reproducible Masters Vocabulary Cards for Literacy Level, and Levels 1 & 2 Audio files for listening activities Student Book 4 2359 9781564203595 $22.25 Workbook 4 2364 9781564203649 $11.50 Teacher s Edition 4 2354 9781564203540 $20.00 Placement Tools (10 student booklets & 1 Teacher s Guide) 2370 9781564203700 $23.00 Catalogue 2015 19
ESL & English Language Learning LifePrints ESL for Adults Literacy Low Intermediate Practical ESL instruction that combines realistic life experiences with the language skills and cultural understanding that adults need to fully participate at home, at school, and in the community. Builds life and work skills such as communicating with health providers, employers and work colleagues, and discovering neighbourhood services and resources Students also learn how to use language to discuss feelings, problem solve, and resolve conflict Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are integrated into each lesson Structured grammar lessons are a part of each lesson Literacy Level Literacy Level Student Book N2236 9781564202369 $21.35 Literacy Level Workbook N2316 9781564203168 $12.95 Literacy Level Audio CD N2321 9781564203212 $23.30 Literacy Level Teacher s Edition N2237 9781564202376 $20.70 Level 1 Low Beginning Student Book 1 N2310 9781564203106 $21.35 Workbook Level 1 N2317 9781564203175 $12.95 Audio CD Level 1 N2322 9781564203229 $23.30 Teacher s Edition 1 N2311 9781564203113 $20.70 Level 2 High Beginning Student Book 2 N2312 9781564203120 $21.35 Workbook Level 2 N2318 9781564203182 $12.95 Audio CD Level 2 N2323 9781564203236 $23.30 Teacher s Edition 2 N2313 9781564203137 $20.70 Level 3 Low Intermediate Student Book 3 N2314 9781564203144 $21.35 Workbook Level 3 N2319 9781564203199 $12.95 Audio CD Level 3 N2324 9781564203243 $23.30 Teacher s Edition 3 N2315 9781564203151 $20.70 FREE ONLINE COMPONENTS: Student Assessements Teacher s Resource Files Access the free components on our web-store at www.newreadersbookstore.ca Novel Scenes Introductory Low Intermediate A novel and workbook hybrid: The stories in each of the 4 Student Books in this series reads like a novel, but at the end of each chapter are writing activities to help learners build comprehension and vocabulary Suspenseful plots and twists that motivate students to keep reading Themes include work, family, money and housing Teacher s Guide available at each level offers lesson guidelines, teaching tips and an answer key. It also includes an audio-cd of stories, dialogue and listening activities for that level. Ideal for ESL and ABE instruction Introductory: City Dreams Student Book 2538 9781564205384 $14.40 Teacher s Guide with Audio CD 2540 9781564205407 $24.00 Low Beginning: In a Tight Spot Student Book 2541 9781564205414 $14.40 Teacher s Guide with Audio CD 2543 9781564205438 $24.00 High Beginning: Holding the Bag Student Book 2544 9781564205445 $14.40 Teacher s Guide with Audio CD 2546 9781564205469 $24.00 Low Intermediate: Rooms With a View Student Book 2547 9781564205476 $14.40 Teacher s Guide with Audio CD 2549 9781564205490 $24.00 20 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore
ESL & English Language Learning Health Stories Introductory High Beginning Health Stories provides engaging stories and multi-skill lessons for adult ESL learners at several literacy levels. Topics include nutrition, allergies, injuries, medication, first aid, food, safety, and more. Students acquire language skills while strengthening understanding of common health issues Gives them the language they need to handle health issues for themselves and their families Contains reading and writing exercises, with focus on speaking, listening and vocabulary development There is no sequential order of the lessons, allowing for instructional flexibility. The Teacher s Guide also comes with 3 Audio CDs covering all three levels. Introductory Level Student Book 2700 9781564207005 $14.90 Introductory Level Workbook 2703 9781564207036 $12.30 Low Beginning Student Book 2701 9781564207012 $14.90 Low Beginning Workbook 2704 9781564207043 $12.30 High Beginning Student Book 2702 9781564207029 $14.90 High Beginning Workbook 2705 9781564207050 $12.30 Teacher s Guide with 3 Audio CD s 2709 9781564207098 $32.35 Talk of the Block Introductory High Beginning Affordable phonics-based workbooks to help low level learners improve their skills through simple stories and activities that center around important issues in life. Two sets of books organized by short-vowels and longvowels, and 4 life themes: family, home, shopping, health Provides phonetic and word analysis instructions, reading practice, and writing activities at the lowest reading levels Engaging stories and activities are presented in a variety of accessible formats through simple language and design, including narratives, problem-posing anecdotes and dialogues Theme: Family Short Vowels (5 copies) Long Vowels (5 copies) 2417 2423 9781564204172 9781564204233 $25.00 $25.00 Theme: Home Short Vowels (5 copies) 2418 9781564204189 $25.00 Long Vowels (5 copies) 2424 9781564204240 $25.00 Theme: Shopping Short Vowels (5 copies) 2419 9781564204196 $25.00 Long Vowels (5 copies) 2425 9781564204251 $25.00 Theme: Health Short Vowels (5 copies) 2420 9781564204202 $25.00 Long Vowels (5 copies) 2426 9781564204264 $25.00 Multi-Theme Pack Short-Vowel Stories 2422 9781564204226 $23.00 (1 copy of all 4 themes) Long-Vowel Stories 2428 9781564204288 $23.00 (1 copy of all 4 themes) Teacher s Guide 2456 9781564204561 $14.55 Catalogue 2015 21
ESL & English Language Learning That s Life Day-to-Day Stories and Language Activities Introductory Low Intermediate Students will learn and laugh with this set of four Student Books written specifically for lowlevel adult ESL learners to build basic language and reading skills. 15 stories in each book portray diverse characters in interesting, often familiar, and sometimes amusing situations! Thematic format and non-sequential content. Introductory Student Book 7746 9781564207746 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 7753 9781564207753 $25.90 Low Beginning Student Book 7777 9781564207777 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 7787 9781564207784 $25.90 High Beginning Student Book 7807 9781564207807 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 7814 9781564207814 $25.90 Low Intermediate Student Book 7838 9781564207838 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 7845 9781564207845 $25.90 Each reading is followed by three pages of exercises to help strengthen reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Themes includes Community, Family, Technology, Money, Civics, and more Teacher s Guides includes lesson notes, warm-up exercises, expansion activities, answer keys as well as audio CDs which contain readings of stories, dialogs and prompts for listening activities. Life Goes On Day-to-Day Stories and Language Activities Introductory Low Intermediate A follow-up to the popular That s Life series, books in Life Goes On offers student more amusing stories of everyday situations while helping to build reading and language skills. Themes are consistent across the various levels, making these workbooks ideal for multilevel classrooms. Fifteen engaging stories in each cover themes such as health, family, shopping and education. Stories are followed by writing, listening and discussion activities to reinforce comprehension and retention Teacher s Guides for each level offers lesson notes, warm-up activities, and expansion activities. The Audio-CD includes readings of all stories, dialogues, and listening activities for the level. Introductory Student Book 2786 9781564207869 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 2788 9781564207883 $25.90 Low Beginning Student Book 2789 9781564207890 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 2791 9781564207913 $25.90 High Beginning Student Book 2792 9781564207920 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 2794 9781564207944 $25.90 Low Intermediate Student Book 2795 9781564207951 $15.20 Teacher Guide with Audio CD 2797 9781564207975 $25.90 22 Frontier College New Readers Bookstore