Subject Link Starter 3

Subject Link Starter is a three-level curriculum integration reading program for high beginner students. As a preparatory series for the nine-level Subject Link program, Subject Link Starter furnishes students with a solid foundation in reading comprehension.

The series’ theme-based curriculum helps students to improve their language abilities and also acquire new knowledge from the interesting content presented in each of the passages. With multiple lessons for each theme, Subject Link Starter allows students to develop a greater understanding of the curriculum and broaden the context of their learning beyond single subject areas.

Creating relevant connections between different subject areas, Subject Link Starter encourages students to build upon their prior knowledge and experiences to make learning more meaningful and to also gain a more holistic view of the world.

Key Features:

• Thematic curriculum integration reading program
• Informative background knowledge sections
• Interesting content and useful academic vocabulary
• Well-designed comprehension and critical thinking questions
• Systematic two-step outline and summary activities
• Attractive visual aids to engage students and facilitate their learning
• Wrap-up activities with concept maps and theme project worksheets
• Workbook for more vocabulary, grammar, and reading practice

Online resources: Teacher’s guide (with answer keys) / Theme project worksheets / Vocabulary list / Lesson plans / MP3 files