Contemporary genre theory is probably not what you learned in college. Its dynamic focus on writing as a social activity in response to a particular... situation makes it a powerful tool for teaching practical skills and preparing students to write beyond the classroom.Although genre is often viewed as simply a method for labeling different types of writing, Deborah Dean argues that exploring genre theory can help teachers energize their classroom practices._Genre Theory_ synthesizes theory and research about genres and provides applications that help teachers artfully address the challenges of teaching high school writing.Knowledge of genre theory helps teachers challenge assumptions that good writing is always the same; make important connections between reading and writing; eliminate the writing product/process dichotomy; outline ways to write appropriately for any situation; supply keys to understanding the unique requirements of testing situations; and offer a sound foundation for multimedia instruction.Because genre theory connects writing and life, Dean's applications provide detailed suggestions for class projects--such as examining want ads, reading fairy tales, and critiquing introductions--that build on students' lived experience with genres. These wide-ranging activities can be modified for a broad variety of grade levels and student interests.

Desde su publicacion, Gente se ha convertido en un manual de referencia en el mundo de la ensenanza de ELE. En esta nueva edicion se ha evidenciado su... fiel adecuacion al Marco comun europeo de referencia. Gente 3 Nueva Edicion tiene tambien ediciones especiales para estudiantes de habla alemana, italiana, portuguesa, holandesa, polaca, griega y hungara. En ellas se incluyen gramaticas contrastivas, vocabularios bilingues.

Gente is the only truly task-based program that transports you, the learner, into an immersive environment.  Learners interact with authentic... language from the Hispanic world through a series of carefully-sequenced communicative activities culminating in a real-life task.  “Tasks” are collaborative projects that integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing to complete them with the skills that are needed to communicate effectively in the real world!  With Gente , you learn by doing, communicate with a purpose and emerge as an independent learner with the confidence to speak Spanish in a spontaneous, natural way.

Gente is the only truly task-based program that transports you, the learner, into an immersive environment.  Learners interact with authentic... language from the Hispanic world through a series of carefully-sequenced communicative activities culminating in a real-life task.  “Tasks” are collaborative projects that integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing to complete them with the skills that are needed to communicate effectively in the real world!  With Gente , you learn by doing, communicate with a purpose and emerge as an independent learner with the confidence to speak Spanish in a spontaneous, natural way.

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Following Gente: Nivel basico in its philosophy and task-based approach to teaching and learning a second language, with Gente: Nivel intermedio... students learn intermediate level Spanish through interaction and collaborative work.   Teaching & Learning Experience Task-based Approach — Learners are encouraged to collaboratively interact with authentic language through a series of carefully-sequenced communicative activities and real-life tasks.  "Tasks” are collaborative projects that integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing to complete them with the skills that are needed to communicate effectively in the real world.  With Gente: Nivel intermedio students learn by doing, communicate with a purpose and emerge as truly independent learners with the confidence to speak Spanish in a spontaneous, natural way. Connect with Culture — Cultural topics of current interest in the Spanish-speaking world are introduced in every chapter and the opportunity for cross-cultural reflection is encouraged throughout the program.   Explore Grammar — Gente: Nivel intermedio seeks to provide learners with an integral approach to grammar, by which forms are associated with conveying meaning. The approach to grammar goes beyond the presentation and practice of linguistic forms. Each activity found in the program encourages the establishment of connections between forms and meanings, as well as the use of those forms in context. Working on grammar in Gente: Nivel intermedio not only entails the development of accuracy, but also the development of fluency and discourse. Sections that support grammar instruction and learning are the Consultorio lingüístico and the quick grammar reference section located next to the grammar activities found in the Gramática en contexto.  Build Vocabulary —  Readers learn vocabulary through contextualized activities found throughout the chapters. Develop Skills — All sections in each chapter of the program are geared towards interaction, negotiation of meaning, and development of listening, reading, speaking and writing.    MySpanishLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySpanishLab access, please visit: www.mylanguagelabs.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySpanishLab 24-month access (ISBN:  0205876900 ).

Following Gente: Nivel basico in its philosophy and task-based approach to teaching and learning a second language, with Gente: Nivel intermedio... students learn intermediate level Spanish through interaction and collaborative work.     This Books á la Carte Plus Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched version of the textbook and provides students the opportunity to personalize their book by incorporating their own notes and taking only the portion of the book they need to class – all at an affordable price. It comes packaged with a 6-month access code to MySpanishLab, which brings together–in one convenient, easily navigable site–a wide array of language-learning tools and resources.  

Following Gente: Nivel basico in its philosophy and task-based approach to teaching and learning a second language, with Gente: Nivel intermedio... students learn intermediate level Spanish through interaction and collaborative work.   Teaching & Learning Experience Task-based Approach — Learners are encouraged to collaboratively interact with authentic language through a series of carefully-sequenced communicative activities and real-life tasks.  "Tasks” are collaborative projects that integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing to complete them with the skills that are needed to communicate effectively in the real world.  With Gente: Nivel intermedio students learn by doing, communicate with a purpose and emerge as truly independent learners with the confidence to speak Spanish in a spontaneous, natural way. Connect with Culture — Cultural topics of current interest in the Spanish-speaking world are introduced in every chapter and the opportunity for cross-cultural reflection is encouraged throughout the program.   Explore Grammar — Gente: Nivel intermedio seeks to provide learners with an integral approach to grammar, by which forms are associated with conveying meaning. The approach to grammar goes beyond the presentation and practice of linguistic forms. Each activity found in the program encourages the establishment of connections between forms and meanings, as well as the use of those forms in context. Working on grammar in Gente: Nivel intermedio not only entails the development of accuracy, but also the development of fluency and discourse. Sections that support grammar instruction and learning are the Consultorio lingüístico and the quick grammar reference section located next to the grammar activities found in the Gramática en contexto.  Build Vocabulary —  Readers learn vocabulary through contextualized activities found throughout the chapters. Develop Skills — All sections in each chapter of the program are geared towards interaction, negotiation of meaning, and development of listening, reading, speaking and writing.    MySpanishLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySpanishLab access, please visit: www.mylanguagelabs.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySpanishLab 24-month access (ISBN:  0205876900 ).