Reading Explorer is a six-level content-based reading series featuring video from National Geographic to help develop reading and vocabulary skills for all learners. Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics related to culture, science, social studies, travel, and adventure. * Motivating real-world content supported by stunning visuals help develop learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live. * Reading passages develop visual literacy, and incorporate graphic organizers, to help learners become better readers of English. * Reading Comprehension activities cover essential reading skills and question types commonly found on standardized tests. * Vocabulary Practice activities and Vocabulary Builder boxes present and reinforce high-frequency vocabulary items. * Video from National Geographic motivates students and aids in visual learning.
Explore Your World Scope and Sequence Introduction Unit 1 Amazing Animals Unit 2 Travel and Adventure Unit 3 Music and Festivals Review 1 World Heritage Spotlight: City in the Clouds Vocabulary Building Unit 4 Other Worlds Unit 5 City Living Unit 6 Clothing and Fashion Review 2 World Heritage Spotlight: Ancient Capitals Vocabulary Building Unit 7 Dinosaurs Come Alive Unit 8 Stories and Storytellers Unit 9 Tough Jobs Review 3 World Heritage Spotlight: Land of Legends Vocabulary Building Unit 10 Pyramid Builders Unit 11 Legends of the Sea Unit 12 Vanished! Review 4 World Heritage Spotlight: The Hidden Warriors Vocabulary Building Vocabulary Index Video Scripts Credits
Nancy Douglas is a teacher, materials writer, and editor who has been in ELT for over twenty years. She has extensive experience working with students from around the world and has co-authored several courses, including the best-selling series World Link and Reading Explorer. She has also edited print and Web-based materials for English language learners as well as professional development courses for teachers.
