New Keystone

Levels: 4 levels | B1 - C1

Language: American English

Overview

Accelerate English language proficiency and academic success!

New Keystone, designed for students aged 10 to 14, is the third edition of the highly successful reading and language development program. It offers scaffolded, sustained instruction combined with an explicit focus on language development. This proven approach accelerates language acquisition, literacy, and transferable academic skills simultaneously.

Academic rigor is assured through alignment to the Common Core State Standards. The series also develops transferable academic skills.

Levels & Samples

Level A:

GSE: 48-58
Student Edition sample

Level B:

GSE: 55-65

Level C:

GSE: 60-73

Level D:

GSE: 67-75

Global Scale of English (GSE)

The Global Scale of English is a standardized, granular scale from 10 to 90, which measures English language proficiency. Unlike other frameworks, which describe attainment in broad bands, the Global Scale of English identifies what a learner can do at each point on the scale across speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Visit this page to learn more.

Components

Level 1
Student Edition with Digital Resources	9780135232743
Workbook	9780135233771
Teacher's Edition with Digital Resources	9780135233818
Teacher's Resource Book	9780135237526
Assessment	9780135237724
Reader's Companion	9780135237670

Level 2
Student Edition with Digital Resources	9780135232767
Workbook	9780135233788
Teacher's Edition with Digital Resources	9780135233849
Teacher's Resource Book	9780135237519
Assessment	9780135237717
Reader's Companion	9780135237663

Level 3
Student Edition with Digital Resources	9780135232774
Workbook	9780135233795
Teacher's Edition with Digital Resources	9780135233825
Teacher's Resource Book	9780135237502
Assessment	9780135237694
Reader's Companion	9780135237755

Level 4
Student Edition with Digital Resources	9780135232781
Workbook	9780135233801
Teacher's Edition with Digital Resources	9780135233764
Teacher's Resource Book	9780135237496
Assessment	9780135237687
Reader's Companion	9780135237748

Component descriptions
Student Edition with Digital Resources	Six thematic units per level organized around a big question Engaging videos explore the big question and key themes in the unit Three [Levels A-C] or four [Level D] readings per unit from a wide range of genres include informational texts, classic and contemporary literature, and biographies. Critical academic vocabulary and key words taught explicitly before each reading Clear, step-by-step grammar presentations followed by thorough and focused practice Skills workshops and hands-on projects that provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of content and language skills Suggestions for further reading, tips for taking tests, and guidance for how to talk and write about art Well-organized instructional support provides a clearly defined roadmap of instruction
Workbook	Additional practice and extension activities for each skill taught in the Student Edition, plus learning checklists and additional “Test Preparation” sample tests. Includes practice in: Vocabulary Reading Strategies Reading Comprehension Response to Literature Grammar Writing (including a peer review checklist)
Teacher's Edition	Easy-to-use, step-by-step lesson planning with a clear Unit Planner at the start of every unit Answer keys and suggested answers for the Student Edition Strategies for differentiated instruction Readings accompanied by scaffolding, tips, study skills activities, and suggestions for how to approach the reading strategy Guidance on analyzing language, awareness of cognates, and EL insights
Teacher’s Resource Book	Resources to help with planning and instruction, including: Lesson plans with homework ideas Reading summaries Letters home to parents Graphic organizer worksheets Newcomer worksheets Handwriting worksheets Workbook Answer Keys Reader’s Companion Answer Keys
Assessment	Formative and summative tests to help assess students’ understanding of the reading selections and skills taught including: Diagnostic Pretest Reading Tests Unit Tests Midterm Test Post tests Guidance and Answer Keys
Reader’s Companion	Includes reprinted informational texts from the Student Edition. Offers students opportunities to apply skills and strategies Promotes active reading as students interact with text
Pearson English Portal	Accessible with a code provided with Student Book with Online Practice, Pearson English Portal provides: Extra interactive activities students can do in their own time Video clips that come with the Student Book for students to revisit at home Workbook audio allowing students to do homework Interactive homework activities assigned by the teacher, which are automatically graded by the system