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Descubre, Media Edition © 2011
Lengua y cultura del mundo hispánico
hardcover , 8 x 10
9-10 chapters each
Overview
Descubre is a three-level Spanish program that seamlessly integrates print and technology for an exciting, contemporary learning experience. Students are welcomed into each lesson by an engaging video in the Fotonovela section. The Cultura section provides up-to-date, relevant information about the Spanish-speaking world. Descubre also offers:
- Highly structured lesson organization built around easy-to-navigate color-coded sections for easy, confident use
- An instructional design that emphasizes language as a tool
- Progressive communicative activities incorporated into every section of every lesson
- Unprecedented cultural coverage of the Spanish-speaking world
- Culturally accurate contexts that encourage communication
and skill-building - Compelling, visually-striking illustrations and photos that support students' understanding of the text
- Engaging video selections, integrated throughout all three
levels of Descubre - Systematic development of reading, writing, and listening skills through learning strategies and a process approach
Contents
Descubre Level 1
Lección 1: Hola, ¿qué tal?
Lección 2: En la clase
Lección 3: La familia
Lección 4: Los pasatiempos
Lección 5: Las vacaciones
Lección 6: ¡De compras!
Lección 7: La rutina diaria
Lección 8: La comida
Lección 9: Las fiestas
Descubre Level 2
Lección 1: En el consultorio
Lección 2: La tecnología
Lección 3: La vivienda
Lección 4: La naturaleza
Lección 5: En la ciudad
Lección 6: El bienestar
Lección 7: El mundo del trabajo
Lección 8: Un festival de arte
Lección 9: Las actualidades
Descubre Level 3
Lección 1: Las relaciones personales
Lección 2: Las diversiones
Lección 3: La vida diaria
Lección 4: La salud y el bienestar
Lección 5: Los viajes
Lección 6: La naturaleza
Lección 7: La tecnología y la ciencia
Lección 8: La economía y el trabajo
Lección 9: La cultura popular y los medios de comunicación
Lección 10: La literatura y el arte
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For Students
Student Edition with Supersite access Level 1 ISBN:978-1-60576-096-4 Hardcover
Level 2 ISBN:978-1-60576-097-1 Hardcover
Level 3 ISBN:978-1-60576-098-8 Hardcover
Descubre is designed to help students learn Spanish and explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world in the most user-friendly way possible. The Student Supersite provides a wide range of online resources that support and enhance the Student Edition:
- The complete Descubre Video Program
- Selected activities from the student text available with auto-grading
- Additional activities for each strand of the book
- Additional cultural information and research activities
- Interactive maps with cultural notes and supporting activities
- Auto-graded diagnostic quizzes
- Textbook and audio activities MP3s
- Animated grammar tutorials
- VHL Spanish-English dictionary, online verb wheel, and grammar reference
Student Edition vText with Supersite Access
Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60576-301-9 Passcode
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60576-306-4 Passcode
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60576-311-8 Passcode
Cuaderno de práctica Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-254-3 Paperback
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-281-9 Paperback
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-308-3 Paperback
The Cuaderno de práctica provides additional practice and comprehension of the vocabulary, grammar, and Panorama cultural information from each textbook lesson. The Cuaderno de práctica is a practical homework option for your students. It is also available in an online, auto-graded version as part of the e-Cuaderno.
Cuaderno de actividades Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-255-0 Paperback
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-282-6 Paperback
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-309-0 Paperback
For each textbook lesson, the Cuaderno de actividades offers audio activities that build listening comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation skills, as well as video activities for pre-, while-, and post-viewing of the video programs. It also provides worksheets for paired communication activities, making it an invaluable supplement for your classroom. The audio and video activities are also available in an online version as part of the e-Cuaderno.
Cuaderno para hispanohablantes Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-256-7 Paperback
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-283-3 Paperback
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-310-6 Paperback
For classrooms that require differentiated instruction, this workbook parallels the Cuaderno de práctica with additional material directed to a heritage speaker audience. Each lesson of the Cuaderno para hispanohablantes focuses on the development of reading and writing skills for students who have grown up in a Spanish-speaking environment but have had little or no formal Spanish language training. It also provides vocabulary, grammar, and spelling practice appropriate for heritage speakers.
e-Cuaderno Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-257-4 Passcode
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-284-0 Passcode
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-311-3 Passcode
The e-Cuaderno contains the Cuaderno de práctica and the audio and video activities from the Cuaderno de actividades in an online environment powered by the MAESTRO™ engine. The e-Cuaderno provides tracking, grading, and monitoring of student performance to facilitate communication with the class.
Also Available
Student Supersite Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-259-8 Passcode
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-286-4 Passcode
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-313-7 Passcode
The Student Supersite is also available for separate purchase.
For Teachers
Teacher's Annotated Edition
Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60576-099-5 Hardcover
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60576-100-8 Hardcover
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60576-101-5 Hardcover
The Teacher's Annotated Edition contains a wealth of teaching information designed to support teaching in the classroom and to save teachers time in preparation and class management. Answers to all exercises with discrete answers are overprinted on the student text pages. The wrap-around information includes previews, suggestions, expansions, teaching options, scripts for the recordings on the Textbook Audio Program for the in-text listening activities, and video synopses. National Standards icons and instructional resource notes that correlate all student and teacher ancillaries are provided at necessary points.
Teacher Supersite
Free to adopting instructors Passcode
The Descubre Teacher Supersite includes a wealth of downloadable instructor resources and a student-performance tracking system—all in one convenient location. Included are:
- The complete Teacher's Resource Manual in PDFs
- The complete Testing Program
- Record-submit assessments—orally recorded
end-of-lesson tests - MP3 files of the Audio Program, Textbook Audio Program, and Testing Audio Program
- PowerPoint® presentation slides for classroom use (maps, vocabulary, grammar)
- Cuaderno de actividades
- Information gap activities
- Course management and gradebook
- Complete access to the Student Supersite
Teacher's Resource Box
Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60576-449-8 Box
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60576-450-4 Box
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60576-451-1 Box
Includes the below materials for each level:
- Cuaderno de actividades
- Cuaderno de práctica
- Cuaderno para hispanohablantes
- Teacher's Annotated Edition
- Answer Keys
- Audio and Video Scripts
- Testing Program
- Testing Program Audio CD
- Textbook Activities & Vocabulary Audio CD
- Audio Program Audio CDs
- Teacher's Resource CD-ROM (TRCD)
- Descubre Supersite Class Code
- Descubre e-Cuaderno Class Code
- Vista Higher Learning Cancionero
- Fotonovela & Panorama cultural DVD
- Teacher's Resource CD
- Cuaderno de actividades
- Audio and video scripts
- Answer keys
- Testing program with audio MP3 files and answer keys
- Test generator by BrownstoneTM
- PowerPoint® presentation slides for classroom use (maps, vocabulary, grammar)
- Overhead Transparencies in PowerPoint
Student Materials
Teacher Materials
Teacher's Resources CD & DVD Set
Also Available
Overhead Transparencies
Level 1 ISBN: 978-1-60007-265-9 Transparencies
Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-60007-292-5 Transparencies
Level 3 ISBN: 978-1-60007-319-9 Transparencies
The Overhead Transparencies include maps of the Spanish-speaking world, drawings to reinforce vocabulary presented in the textbook's Contextos sections, and other useful illustrations for presenting or practicing concepts such as telling time. They are available as PDFs in the Teacher Resources area of the Supersite, and on the Teachers Resource CD.
Lesson Tour
Every Descubre lesson is supported by a wide range of activities, media, audio, and resources that will engage and support students.
Here is a preview of some of the media and resources that accompany the Descubre Level 2 sample lesson:
- Fotonovela
Dramatic video episodes follow four students on their adventure through Ecuador. Characters interact using lesson vocabulary and grammar, while flashbacks give glimpses of everyday life in their home countries.
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Flash cultura
Young people share aspects of life in their countries, and provide valuable cultural insights. Filmed in a news program format, this engaging video expands upon the Cultura section of each lesson.
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Panorama cultural
Integrated with the Panorama section of each lesson, this high-interest, visually appealing documentary footage from the featured country will expand students' cultural perspectives.
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Animated Tutorials
The animated Professor Pedro Gómez Lacerna walks students through each grammar point, reviewing its rules and showing examples in a unique, amusing, and exciting way.
- En pantalla
Authentic clips from Spanish-speaking media include commercials, news stories, and even a short film. Carefully chosen for comprehensibility, these videos offer a fun and motivating way to improve Spanish.
Visit the Descubre Supersite Demos to access the resources that accompany the sample lessons provided above.
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