Focus on Grammar 5
With a fresh new design and a host of updated exercises and activities, the popularFocus on Grammarseries is more practical and accessible than ever.  Known for its focus on English grammar through contextualized listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities, this lively integrated skills course helps students bridge the gap between comprehending grammatical structures and actually using them.Centered on thematic instruction,Focus on Grammarcombines controlled and communicative practice in a consistent approach that’s a proven success among students at all levels.  Each unit progresses through four steps: Grammar in Context, Grammar Presentation, Focused Practice, and Communication Practice, using a unique format that makes the program easy for students to understand –- and for teachers to implement. Each Student Book features:Clear presentations and charts that make grammar easy to learn.Creative activities that stimulate communication.New high-interest readingsthat are rich in content.From Grammar to Writingsections that build composition skills.Review Teststo confirm progress and improve scores on standardized tests.New Internet activitiesfor individual, pair, or group work.Components:Workbookoffers a wealth of additional exercises.Audio CDprovides opportunities for both task-based and extended listening.CD-ROMsoftware features contextualized, interactive activities for listening, reading, and writing practice.Teacher’s Manualincludes numerous teaching tips, audioscripts for all recorded exercises, and a CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations and blackline masters.  Also includes Student Book Answer Key.New Assessment Packagefor each lever features placement, diagnostic, and achievement tests; general proficiency tests; audio CD with scripts; and test-generating software with thousands of items to create class-appropriate tests.Transparenciesof all grammar charts in the Student Books help instructors point out important patterns and structures.Test-generating CD-ROMallows teachers to create and customize tests quickly and easily, and is available alone or in the Assessment Package.Companion Websiteprovides students with grammar practice in new contexts through web-based exercises.