On Target, Book 1: Intermediate, Second Edition (Scott Foresman English Student Book) - Softcover

Purpura, James E.; Pinkley, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201579782 ISBN 13: 9780201579789

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 1999

Synopsis

On Target 1, Second Edition, by James Purpura and Diane Pinkley. On Target 1 and 2 are the intermediate levels of Scott Foresman English, a theme-based, integrated skills program for secondary and adult students. Scott Foresman English is a unique and flexible series with multiple entry levels. The components can be used together as a comprehensive multilevel course or individually as separate mini-courses. Thematic units have personalized, engaging activities involving independent and group work. Grammar presentations and practice allow students to focus on form, meaning, and use; listening and speaking skills in real-life contexts allow students to develop effective communication strategies.

About this title

From the Back Cover

On Target 1 and 2 are the intermediate levels of Scott Foresman English, a theme-based, integrated skills program for secondary and adult students. Scott Foresman English is a unique and flexible series with multiple entry levels. The components can be used together as a comprehensive multilevel course or individually as separate mini-courses.

Key Features

• Thematic units have personalized, engaging activities involving independent and group work.
• Grammar presentations and practice allow students to focus on form, meaning, and use.
• Listening and speaking skills in real-life contexts allow students to develop effective communication strategies.
• Learning strategies help students manage their language study effectively and independently.
• Reading and writing skills promote academic success.
• Review sections every three units reinforce the key grammar and vocabulary points.
• Achievement tests allow teachers and students to assess their progress after each unit.

The other levels of Scott Foresman English, Second Edition, are On Your Mark 1 and 2 (Introductory), In Contact 1 and 2 (Beginning), and In Charge 1 and 2 (Advanced).

About the Author

Diane Pinkley is former Director of the TC TESOL Certificate Program in the TESOL Program, Department of Arts and Humanities, at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. She is a well-known teacher trainer and author in ESL/EFL, and has traveled around the world presenting academic papers and leading teacher training workshops. She has authored bestselling series for both children and adults, as well. Formerly the Director of the Institute of North American Studies in Badalona, Spain, and Curriculum Coordinator at the Michigan Language Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she has taught all levels of ESL and EFL.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0201579782
• ISBN 13: 9780201579789
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 136