They are lively and fun to do. You get a lot of opportunity to speak up and give your opinions on the different topics in the book. You don't have to be afraid to say what you think because there are no right or wrong answers. A Different Angle wants you to be successful in your daily life as well as in the classroom. The author also wishes you many exciting conversations in the future.
True conversation happens when there is something interesting to talk about.
Each news story in the text provides students with the historical background and cultural aspects necessary to discuss the issue at hand knowledgeably and intelligently. Classroom suggested activities and follow up exercises foster discussions in which students must consider issues from all points of view-all angles. They are challenged to communicate as they give advice, state an opinion, predict an outcome, or make a decision about the situation before them. The Teacher's Manual serves as a guide for all the Co-operActivities in the text. It contains information on how to present each chapter, gives ideas for homework assignments and has answers to all fill-in exercises.