Table of Contents

Scope and Sequence

Introduction

Chapter 1    Getting Started

Readings :

·         Katya Valenski: A Pharmacist

·         César Gonzàlez: A Computer Technician

·         My Own Business

Chapter 2    From One Language to Another

Readings :

·         Writing of the Past

·         Interpreting for the “Little Giant”

·         Test Messaging: A New Language?

Chapter 3    "Home Sweet Home"

Readings :

·         Living with a Host Family

·         Finding an Apartment/Moving In

·         The Homeless in America

Chapter 4    Reaching Out Across the World

Readings :

·         Building a Home, Building a Life

·         The Red Cross and the Red Crescent

·         Earthquake! A Survivor's Tale

Chapter 5    The World of Work

Readings :

·         The Power of Networking

·         Tips on Completing Applications

·         How to Be Successful in an Interview

Chapter 6    From One World to Another

Readings :

·         Culture Shock

·         Caught Between Two Worlds

·         Welcome to Gum Shan

Chapter 7    Health Matters

Readings :

·         The ABCs of Everyday Health

·         How to Give CPR

·         The Amazing Human Heart

Chapter 8    Learning to Learn

Readings :

·         How to Reduce Test Anxiety

·         How Does Memory Work?

·         Pineapple St. Paul

Back Cover

• How can you reduce text anxiety?
• What are the steps in CPR?
• How does memory work?
• What is the earliest form of writing?

Read Ahead 1: Reading and Life Skills Development helps low-intermediate students build academic, life, and work skills crucial for success. Engaging readings and classroom-tested activities promote natural and purposeful language use. Informed by Equipped for the Future (EFF) standards, Read Ahead 1 helps students communicate with confidence, make informed decisions, and take responsibility for thier learning.

Features

• A variety of text styles and topics relevant to contemporary issues expands literacy and keeps students engaged.
• Reading, vocabulary, and life skills are presented and recycled throughout the text.
• Writing prompts and guided online activities allow students to connect the readings to their own experiences and to expand their content knowledge.