Mosaic 2: Grammar (Bk. 2)

Interactions Mosaic 4th Edition is the newly expanded five-level, four-skill comprehensive ESL/ELT series for academic students. The new edition, for beginners to advanced learners, incorporates interactive and communicative activities while still focusing on skill building to prepare students for academic content.Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, as well as Grammar are thoroughly presented in each strand. High-interest themes are integrated across all skill strands and levels. Language proficiencies as well are articulated from level to level.New Features:1. Global activities are suitable for ESL/ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms2. New design, content, audio programs, photos, and illustrations reinforce skill-building exercises.3. Placement tests and chapter quizzes are included in each Instructor's Manual.4. User-friendly instructions, complete scope and sequence, and consistent chapter structure offer greater flexibility in lesson planning.5. 5 new videos, one per level, immerse students in authentic language.Program Components:Student TextsInstructor's ManualsAudio Programs for L/S and Reading (Audiocassettes/CDs)L/S Assessment Audiocassettes and CDsReading Student Audio CDsProgram CD/ROMVideoDemo AudiocassetteStudent BookThe Student Books of the new 4th edition of Interactions Mosaic have completely updated photos and illustrations and sport a new design. Global activities are suitable for ESL and ELT monolingual or multilingual classrooms.User-friendly instructions appeal to both instructor and student. A complete scope and sequence is presented at the beginning of each book. Consistent chapter structure creates greater flexibility in lesson planning.Mosaic 2 (High Intermediate - Low Advanced) GrammarScope and Sequence: Grammar Structures, Contexts, Video TopicsChapter Structure:1. In This Chapter shows students the grammar points that will be covered in the chapter.2. Introduction Sections introduce both the theme and the grammar points that will be covered in the chapter.3. Discussing Idea Questions reinforce students' understanding of the topics through comprehension questions and encourage students to express themselves.4. Setting the Context Activities (model conversations, class discussions, prediction activities, previewing, and pair interviews) introduce key vocabulary and further familiarize students with the chapter theme.5. Prereading Questions encourage students to share what they know about the topic before they read.6. Culture Notes offer interesting cultural insights to the chapter theme.7. Grammar Explanations and Charts provide clear, easy-to-understand, and visually appealing grammar presentations.8. Web Notes offer suggestions for students interested in using the Web to find more information about a particular topic.9. Pairwork activities encourage students to personalize and practice the target language.10. Using What You've Learned provides students with opportunities to do less structured, more communicative activities.11. Groupwork Activities maximize opportunities for discussion.12. Focus on Testing helps students prepare for academic exams and standardized tests, such as the TOEFL.13. Video News Broadcasts immerse students in authentic language, complete with scaffolding and follow-up activities to reinforce grammar skills. (Refer to ISBN 0-07-232995-5 for Video)Chapter Themes (12):Language and LearningDanger and DaringSex and GenderMysteries Past and PresentTransitionsThe MindWorkingBreakthroughsArt and EntertainmentConflict and ReconciliationMedicine and ScienceThe FutureJohn P. Nelson is the author of 'Mosaic 2: Grammar (Bk. 2)' with ISBN 9780072329636 and ISBN 0072329637.