Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas, 2nd Edition
This new edition, which is part of the Oxford Picture Dictionary for the Content Areas
Program, contains over 1,600 words presented with clear, vibrant illustrations to
meet the needs of today's language learners. It is intended to be used with SIFE
students, Newcomers and low Level 1 English Language Learners (ELLs).
The Oxford Dictionary:
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Unit Expansion pages develop academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills using content-area vocabulary
Exercises in every topic combine content-area vocabulary with the academic language
learners needed to be successful
Additional social studies, science, and math topics support the vocabulary learners
encounter in their content-area classes
Teacher Web site provides extra resources and reference material
The Oxford Workbook:
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Vocabulary and language practice exercises correspond page for page with the Dictionary,
allowing for easy classroom management
Expanded topic practice gives learners more exposure to content-area vocabulary
Scaffolded practice makes content accessible to learners of various levels
Teacher’s Reproducible Kit:
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Vocabulary and language practice exercises correspond page for page with the Dictionary,
allowing for easy classroom management
Expanded topic practice gives learners more exposure to content-area vocabulary
Scaffolded practice makes content accessible to learners of various levels
The Oxford Language Accelerator:
The Academic Language Accelerator contains over 100 suggestions for facilitating content
vocabulary word and concept learning.
The Oxford iPack:
An interactive CD-ROM with Dictionary pages that can be used by the teacher or the student.
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Presentation - Teachers can project the dictionary pages via LCD projector or Electronic
Whiteboard for whole-class presentations and practice.
Practice - Students can explore the dictionary pages visually and practice at their own pace.
Read-along Worksheet content readings promote reading and listening skills.
Includes games and karaoke-style chants
The Oxford Content Area Readers:
The Content Area Readers provide practice and extension of the vocabulary, language, and
concepts that are introduced in the Dictionary.