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Teach reading and vocabulary

through the lens of the world!
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Explore Your World!

Each unit in Reading Explorer

contains two reading passages
on a unifying topic and an
optional video activity,
which can be done in class
or at home using the
Student CD-ROM. Reading
passages cover a wide range
of real-world topics including
culture, natural science, social
issues, the humanities, travel,
and adventure.

Topics covered in the four levels

of Reading Explorer include:

Tough Jobs
Global Warming
Adventure Destinations
City Living
Super Storms
Legendary Voyages
Stories and Storytellers
Ancient Mysteries
Food and Health
Green Living
Reading Explorer is a four-level content-based reading series featuring video
from National Geographic Digital Media to help develop reading and
vocabulary skills for all learners.

The Reading Explorer series provides support for learners in key areas: Also, support classroom reading
instruction with the…
READING SKILLS
Footprint Reading Library
n Real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners’
understanding of the wider world in which they live. with video from National
n Reading passages introduce a variety of text types, develop visual literacy, Geographic Digital Media
and incorporate graphic organizers to help learners become better readers
in English. This fantastic new series of graded

n Reading Comprehension activities include question types commonly

content readers introduces the sights
and sounds of the world to all learners. It
found on high-stakes international exams.
is also designed to help learners become
better readers of non-fiction, and is a
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT perfect partner for Reading Explorer.

n Vocabulary Practice activities build awareness of high-frequency • A new series of graded readers with a
vocabulary items and provide additional mini-passages for reading practice. Teacher’s Guide, Audio Program and
n Word Link boxes build vocabulary by highlighting common collocations,
DVD for each level.
affixes, and word usage to develop learner independence. • Five main themes cover animals,
people, places, activities and science.

LANGUAGE REINFORCEMENT • Introduces common features of non-

fiction texts, including footnotes,
n Video Activities include step-by-step activities for additional maps, timelines, charts, graphs and
comprehension and vocabulary practice while motivating students to learn other graphic organizers.
more about a topic.
n Review Units recycle vocabulary and reading skills through a vocabulary
review and a magazine-like spotlight on UNESCO© World Heritage Sites. For a sample pack from the

n Student CD-ROM for each level contains all 12 video

Footprint Reading Library, contact your
local Heinle Representative.
clips, 24 reading passages and 48 vocabulary
activities with additional self-scoring exercises. elt.heinle.com/footprint
 Sample pages taken from Reading Explorer Student Book 1, Unit 4

Real-world content supported by Reading Comprehension

stunning visuals develops learners’ activities include question
understanding of the wider world in types commonly found on
which they live. standardized exams.

Explore Your World!

Reading passages introduce
a variety of text types,
develop visual literacy, and
incorporate graphic
organizers, to help learners
become better readers.

A second reading passage in

each unit expands learners’
knowledge of the topic and
builds vocabulary.

Vocabulary Practice activities

present and reinforce high-
frequency vocabulary items.

Word Link and Word

Partnership boxes
build vocabulary by
highlighting common
collocations, affixes,
and usage to develop
learner independence.
Maps, captions, charts and
graphs develop learners’
visual literacy and ability to
read information effectively.

Review Units recycle vocabulary

and reading skills through a
vocabulary review and a
magazine-like spotlight on
UNESCO® World Heritage Sites.
Video Activities include
step-by-step activities for additional
comprehension and vocabulary
practice while motivating
students to learn more
about a topic.

Student CD-ROM contains all 12

video clips, 24 reading passages
and 48 vocabulary activities with
additional self-scoring exercises.
 Request your sample of
Reading Explorer comes with resources to help teachers present
Reading Explorer today.
language, provide practice and conduct assessment effectively
and conveniently. For more information, visit us
at elt.heinle.com, contact your
local Heinle Representative, or
Teacher’s Guide call 877-633-3375.
Teacher’s Guide for each level provides teachers with all
the support and information they need, and includes: Level 1
Student Book 978-1-4240-4362-0

n step-by-step lesson plans for each unit

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n background knowledge for each reading

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Featuring video from National Geographic Digital Media, DVDs Student Book 978-1-4240-4364-4
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Audio CD for each level contains a complete recording of each Level 3
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Level 4
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