With its thematic approach to building reading comprehension, the new
World of
Reading
series engages students in a wide variety of genres such as news articles, short stories, and textbook excerpts. Each unit is made up of four chapters with readings from many different disciplines, including science, social science, business, and literature. Based on the successful
Building on Basics
and
Building Understanding
books, the series has been expanded to cover low-intermediate to advanced students.
Features of
1
Adapted authentic readings
help students learn language for use inside and outside the classroom.
Previewing activities
stimulate background knowledge and introduce essential vocabulary to prepare students for readings.
Vocabulary checks,
side-by-side with the readings, call out essential vocabulary in context and help accelerate fluent reading.
Comprehension
vocabulary sections
develop students’ ability to read authentic materials independently.
Writing prompts
offer opportunities for expression about the themes
.