University Success Reading is designed for English language learners preparing for mainstream academic
environments. A flexible three-part approach includes intensive and systematic skill development tied
to learning outcomes along with authentic essays written by top professors from Stanford University.
The Reading strand provides real-life learning experiences that prepare students to become fluent,
automatic, and competent readers who can achieve academic autonomy.
Highlights
• Each part is a self-contained module allowing teachers to focus on the highest-value skills and content.
Topics are aligned around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) content.
― Parts 1 and 2 include challenging readings that allow students to engage with the content as they
build essential reading and critical thinking skills.
― Part 3 provides a truly authentic experience with an extended essay that enables students to
apply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2.
• Additional online readings, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments.
• Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos.
• NEW! You can now create unique custom University Success content packs with Pearson Collections
University Success Reading Transition Level is one strand of a three-strand developmental course designed for English language learners transitioning to mainstream academic environments. Authentic essays written by top professors from Stanford University provide real-life learning experiences for students who need to achieve academic autonomy. The Reading strand builds skills tied to specific learning outcomes that prepare students to become fluent, automatic, and competent readers who can compete with native speakers on an even playing field.
Highlights
University Success Reading integrates a flexible three-part developmental approach ― authentic content woven through all three parts provides intensive skill development and expanded application.
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Parts 1 and 2 include challenging reading passages ranging from 500 to 1,000 words that allow students to engage with the content and build their essential reading and critical thinking skills.
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Part 3 includes authentic 3,500-word essays built around five academic disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Biology, Humanities, and Environmental Engineering. These essays enable students to apply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2.
Additional online readings, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments
provide opportunities for personalized learning beyond the classroom.
Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos, including how to read a
syllabus and make appointments with professors, prepare students to cope with college culture.
Skills include:
