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High School English Language Resources

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    High School English Learner Resources from Cambridge University Press & Assessment

    Supporting your learners’ English skills development

     

    Cambridge University Press is here to support you in the development of your high school students’ English skills. Our engaging materials are based on real-life interactions, proven pedagogy and are used by millions of teachers and learners across the U.S. and worldwide. In collaboration with teachers, we have created materials that offer holistic support across all essential English skills, enabling you to find the resources that best meet the needs of your learners.

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    Grammar Support

    Grammar and Beyond

    Grammar and Beyond second edition

    What makes Grammar and Beyond special?

    • Every unit offers explicit application of the target grammar in writing
    • Students also learn how to find, correct, and avoid the most common mistakes
    • Rigorous vocabulary development using thematically linked words are recycled throughout the unit, allowing students to acquire the meaning naturally
    • The Digital Workbook provides additional activities and an opportunity for students to assess their mastery of the grammar points


    Look inside: Scope and Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (210L–619L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (610L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (610L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1210L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

     

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    Grammar and Beyond Essentials

    Grammer And Beyond Essentials

     

    What makes Grammar and Beyond Essentials special?

    • Clear presentation and practice guide learners to understand the form, meaning, and usage of each grammar point
    • Online Workbook provides an opportunity for additional practice and for students to assess their mastery
    • 'Avoid Common Mistakes' helps students to identify and correct their most commonly made errors to develop self-editing skills and improve their speaking and writing
    • QR codes throughout the book give easy access to audio at point of use in class or for review
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here


    Look inside: Scope and Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (410L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (610L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (610L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1210L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here

    Grammar In Use

    Basic Grammer in use

     

    What makes Grammar In Use special?

    • Arranged in a tried-and-trusted, easy to use format, with explanations of grammar points on each left-hand page and exercises to check understanding on the right
    • Lots of additional practice exercises to consolidate learning
    • Available as an eBook with integrated audio to help with listening and pronunciation skills, and can be accessed online or downloaded to a tablet
       

    Look inside: Sample Material

    Intermediate Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here

     

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    Visit the World of Better Learning Blog for our collection of teaching tips and classroom activities from grammar experts.

    Vocabulary Support

    Vocabulary in Use

    Vocabulary in use

    What makes Vocabulary in Use special?

    • Systematically presents the most useful vocabulary that students need at each level
    • Presents language in an easy-to-use two-page format that first teaches then practices the target vocabulary
    • Units cover strategies for learning vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocation, and more
    • Each level is available in an edition with a complete answer key
       

    Look inside: Sample Material

    Basic Sample Material

    Intermediate Sample Material

    High Intermediate Sample Material

    Idioms in Use and Phrasal Verbs in Use

    Idioms in Use and Phrasal Verbs in Use

    What makes Idioms in Use and Phrasal Verbs in Use special?

    • Learn the vocabulary in context over a variety of different topics
    • Editions available for both intermediate and advanced levels
    • Ideal for self-study and classroom activities
    • Each level is available in an edition with a complete answer key
       

    Look inside: Sample Material

    Idioms in Use Intermediate Sample Material

    Idioms in Use Advanced Sample Material

    Phrasal Verbs in Use Intermediate Sample Material

    Phrasal Verbs in Use Advanced Sample Material

     

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    Reading and Writing Support

    This page includes our materials to support the teaching of Reading, Writing, and Integrated Reading and Writing classes.

    Prism Reading

    Prism Reading


    What makes Prism Reading special?

    • A wide variety of reading genres in different formats expose and prepare students to understand real-life text
    • Task-based, collaborative activities extend each reading and video
    • Topics, vocabulary, academic skills and integration of critical thinking skills help to build students' confidence
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here

       

    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Intro (210L–610L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (610L–800L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (800L–1010L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1010L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1210L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material


    For WIDA correlations, please click here.

    Kahoot


    Making Connections

    Making Connections

    What makes Making Connections special?

    • Each unit begins with reading skills sections, followed by readings which provide opportunities for students to apply the skills 
    • Post-reading vocabulary exercises, including ones on the Academic Word List, develop students general and academic vocabulary
    • Speed reading tasks throughout the books help students increase their reading speed
    • Multiple readings on the same content area in each unit create thematic units within a reading skills approach
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Intro Level (410L–810L) Walkthrough and Sample Material

    Level 1 (610L–1000L) Walkthrough and Sample Material

    Level 2 (800L–1000L) Scope and Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1010L–1400L) Scope and Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1410L–1600L) Scope and Sequence and Sample Material


    For WIDA correlations, please click here

     

    Kahoot


    Prism Reading & Writing

    Prism Reading and writing

    What makes Prism Reading & Writing special?

    • Carefully selected videos spark students' interest and prepare them to explore the unit topic in greater depth
    • With a focus on using grammar to accomplish rhetorical goals, students learn the most useful grammar for their writing tasks
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Intro (210L–610L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (610L–800L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (800L–1010L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1010L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1210L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Correlations

    For WIDA correlations, please click here.

    Click below to view the Texas ESOL English correlations:

    TX ESOL English I Intro Level

    TX ESOL English I Level 1

    TX ESOL English I Level 2

    TX ESOL English II Level 3

    TX ESOL English II Level 4

     

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    Final Draft

    Final Draft

    What makes Final Draft special?

    • Exercises on the grammar of writing, addressing the most common mistakes, direct students toward greater accuracy
    • Learners read and analyze both model student writing and a real-world example, helping them understand the application of academic writing outside of class
    • Additional online writing instruction and additional self-graded practice help students improve discrete writing skills
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (610L–1010L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (810L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1010L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1000L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here. 

    Kahoot

     

    Skills for Effective Writing

    Skills for Effective Writing

    What makes Skills for Effective Writing special?

    • Each unit teaches a single writing skill, focusing students on developing the skill fully
    • Following instruction, students apply the skill, facilitating their understanding of exactly how each skill works
    • The units include extensive practice so that students can truly master each skill
    • Unit quizzes give teachers a snapshot of exactly how well students learned the skill


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (410L–610L) Table of Contents and Sample Material

    Level 2 (610L–800L) Table of Contents and Sample Material

    Level 3 (600L–1000L) Table of Contents and Sample Material

    Level 4 (800L–1200L) Table of Contents and Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here.

    Discovering Fiction

    Discovering Fiction

    What makes Discovering Fiction special?

    • The texts provide interactive, skill-building tasks around each story
    • Extensive pre-reading activities capture students' interest, comprehension activities check students' understanding, and grammar and vocabulary tasks increase students' language knowledge
    • Thought-provoking discussion and writing assignments enhance students' ability to interpret and appreciate literature
    Learn more: click here to explore Discovering Fiction


    Cambridge School Shakespeare

    Cambridge School Shakespeare

    What makes Cambridge School Shakespeare special?

    • A running synopsis of action is included for every page of script
    • Extended glossaries aligned with the play script for ease of reference provide clear explanation of key terms
    • Comprehensive and extended endnotes with illustrations and activities are linked to the boxed features and give further information and opportunities for exploration of stagecraft, language, characters and themes
    Learn more: click here to explore Cambridge School Shakespeare


    Cambridge Readers

    Cambridge Experience Readers

    What makes Cambridge Readers special?

    • Graded readers series of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks especially written for teenagers
    • Comprehension activities throughout the book aid students’ understanding and encourage independent learning
    Learn more: click here to explore our Cambridge Readers

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    Review strategies for integrating critical thinking skills in your reading and writing classroom, and access free downloadable lesson plans.

    Listening & Speaking Support

    Prism Listening & Speaking

    Prism Listening and Speaking

    What makes Prism Listening & Speaking special?

    • Each book integrates the full pyramid of Bloom’s taxonomy, from remember to create, so students are prepared to do more
    • Online workbooks enable students to learn more, and teachers can track their progress
    • The videos provide an engaging start to each unit's topic, piquing student interest and setting them up to explore the topic further
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Intro Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here.

    Kahoot


    Evolve

    Evolve

     

    What makes Evolve special?

    • Peer models and content from real students
    • Dedicated speaking lessons based on immersive tasks
    • A focus on real-world communication
    • Integrated teacher development in the Teacher’s Edition, covering: teaching and developing speaking skills, support in the classroom and learner management, and language acquisition
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here
    • Teaching time: 90–120 hours per level


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence

    Level 1 (210L–610L) Scope & Sequence

    Level 2 (610L–800L) Scope & Sequence

    Level 3 (800L–1010L) Scope & Sequence

    Level 4 (800L–1010L) Scope & Sequence

    Level 5 (810L–1200L) Scope & Sequence

    Level 6 (1000L–1400L) Scope & Sequence

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    How can you create a safe speaking environment for your learners? Visit the link below to explore ideas and strategies.

    Integrated Skills Support

    Ventures

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    What makes Ventures special?

    • Problem-solving activities in each unit cover critical thinking and soft skills 
    • A wealth of resources provide instructors with the tools for any teaching situation
    • Easy access to the course audio and video via QR codes that promote 21st century skills
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here
    • Teaching time: 90 hours per level

    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Basic Level (10L–200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (210L–400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (410L–600L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (610L–1010L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1010L–1200L)Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 5 (1200L–1400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    For WIDA correlations, please click here. 

    Kahoot


    Interchange

    Interchange 5th Edition

     

    What makes Interchange special?

    • Every student's book comes with free online self-study, including hundreds of exercises to consolidate learning 
    • Updated contemporary readings help students develop skills such as reading for main ideas, reading for details, and inferencing
    • Conversations provide speaking and listening practice, and also serve as models for real-world conversations 
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here
    • Teaching time: 90 hours per level


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Intro Level (210L–400L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (410L–810L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (810L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1000L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Correlations

    For WIDA correlations, please click here.

    Click below to download the Texas ESOL English correlations:

    TX ESOL English I Intro Level

    TX ESOL English I Level 1

    TX ESOL English II Level 2

    TX ESOL English II Level 3

    Four Corners

    Four Corners

    What makes Four Corners special?

    • A manageable grammar and vocabulary syllabus provides a firm foundation for effective written and spoken communication
    • ‘Interactions’ lessons and personalized speaking activities give students the language they need to speak with confidence 
    • Lessons are tied to measurable outcomes, helping teachers to deliver successful classes and students to see their progress
    • For support on how to teach remotely using this series, please click here

    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (210L–610L)  Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (410L–810L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (810L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1000L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Touchstone

    Touchstone

    What makes Touchstone special?

    • Conversation strategies enable students to interact with fluency and confidence
    • Students are encouraged to work out grammatical structures and English usage for themselves and are more likely to remember what they have learned
    • Extensive Corpus research ensures that the language taught is the language people really use
    • Problem areas are highlighted in ‘Common error’ panels to help students avoid them before they become entrenched


    Look inside: Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 1 (200L–600L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 2 (800L–1000L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 3 (1000L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

    Level 4 (1000L–1200L) Scope & Sequence and Sample Material

     

    Explore additional support

    The Ventures Arcade provides fun opportunities to practice English skills through games and activities.