Keynote is an integrated-skills ELT course that uses inspirational TED Talks to teach English.
Featuring remarkable people communicating passionately and persuasively, TED Talks provide the ELT classroom with inspiring ideas and an unparalleled source of authentic language input. Keynote invites students to explore these life-changing stories and develop a deeper understanding of our world.
Underpinned by a carefully designed language syllabus, Keynote enables students to express themselves powerfully and proficiently in English – in their professional and personal lives.
➤Twelve TED Talks at each level provide a springboard for students to develop their authentic listening, critical thinking and presentation skills.
➤Clear communicative aims of each lesson are linked to 21st century outcomes and encourage students to respond to ideas and find their own voice.
➤Language is presented using real-world input, including infographics, varied text types and profiles of exciting innovators, companies and organizations making a difference.
本書特色
n 完美結合TEDTALK的經典內容及高畫質影像，提供學生最佳的聽說讀寫全方位訓練。
n 著重實境(Real-world)的聽力與簡報技巧，利用TEDTALK做為引導與驗證範例。
n 搭配TEDTALK影片片段，即時與學生進行互動式單字教學。
n 大量的視覺資訊圖(Infographic)，培養與訓練學生影像解讀資訊的理解力。
n “Critical Thinking”Made Easy: 以簡單的選擇題與解讀意見(comment)方式，讓critical thinking更好教、更好學。
n 提供實用的口說、寫作評分表(Rubrics) ，幫助老師給分系統化、公正化。
n 每冊12單元，每單元包含5個漸進式Lesson，紮實建構語言技巧:
ä Unit Opener-以TEDTALK作為主題開端，介紹影片講者、內容、單字與所需的聽力技巧 (Authentic Listening Skills)。
ä Lesson 1.1 Watch TED Talks
Ø 3段式影片觀賞，每段針對單一技巧做練習。
Ø 以影片介紹簡報技巧(Presentation Skill)。藉由Q&A問答方式，讓學生先觀察後模仿。
ä Lesson 1.2 Grammar & Pronunciation
Ø 文法重點以圖表統整，搭配聽說讀寫練習，豎立文法基礎。
Ø 特別針對Lesson 1.1的簡報技巧(Presentation Skill)，加入發音(Pronunciation)部分練習。幫助學生發音清晰、抑揚頓挫分明。
ä Lesson 1.3 Reading
Ø 跳脫傳統排版模式，改將題目放置於文章前，採任務導向(task-based)，直接給予學生閱讀目的(objectives)。
ä Lesson 1.4 Writing & Speaking
Ø 總結前4個Lesson的內容，模擬實境(Real-World)用語場合，給予學生充足的產出(output)練習。
