Texts for IEP Classes
The office staff will send out the textbook order form at the beginning of one quarter for
the following quarter. You are responsible for ordering texts for a class only if you are
on the teaching schedule.
 Texts may be chosen from the following list of approved texts. The textbook
committees have spent a great deal of time choosing books that we thought would best
serve your level. We have also added pertinent comments for many Please remember,
however, that the responsibility for choosing and using the book for your class is
yours.
 Some of the books are shared with another level. We have tried to undo this as much
as possible. It is especially important that in the grammar classes you only cover the
grammar listed for your level. This will require skipping around in the book. Don’t
cover grammar that’s not listed for your level because it’s probably listed for the level
you share your book with!
 Basic book info:
G/W classes need a grammar book and a writing book. Some texts combine.
R/V classes need a reading book. All reading books now on the list have a strong
vocabulary focus, so no additional vocab book is necessary.
L/S/P or L/S/N do not need to order pronunciation books. We have a class set of
Pronunciation books, and books being approved by the committee generally
include pronunciation.
 If you need to look at an exam copy of a book, there are copies in IB 3411A.
 Keep the following in mind when you choose your texts:

You lead the class, not your book. Please be extremely familiar with the
objectives for your class and check your book to see if/how much you need to
supplement.

Publishers are listed in italics after each book title. Please check the publisher’s
websites for correct ISBNs. Use 13-digit ISBNs whenever possible. Be sure you
are looking at the correct product!
o The publisher’s websites are (control+click to get to them):
 Pearson Longman
http://vig.pearsoned.com/store/home/1,1205,store-14563_id-294341,00.html
 Thomson/Heinle
http://elt.heinle.com/namerica/en_us/index.html
 McGraw Hill
http://catalogs.mhhe.com/mhhe/home.do
 Cambridge
http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/search.asp
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If a text that you would like is not on the list, give it to Marcie for approval. This
process involves a number of people and takes time, so please plan accordingly.
Your Textbook Committee was Amilee Roberge, Anna Kim, Amy Fenning and
Susie Ross. The most recent books added are bolded in yellow. Please give us
feedback if you use one of these books.
LEVEL 2:
Comments:
Level 2 Grammar

nd
Grammar Form and Function 2, 2 Ed., McGraw
Hill
 Basic English Grammar, (Red Azar) 3rd Ed.,
Pearson Longman
 Focus on Grammar 2, 3rd Ed., Pearson Longman
Main book has explanations
and few exercises. eWorkbook
is only $7 more and has more
exercises. All Level 2
objectives are covered.
Great foundation, but doesn't
have past progressive or most
of the pronouns on the Level 2
objectives. Will need
supplementation.
Doesn’t have past progressive,
future, and a few other key
items from outcomes. Will need
supplementation.
Level 2Writing
 Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs, 2nd Ed.,
Heinle Cengage
 Fundamentals of Academic Writing, 1st Ed.,
Pearson Longman
Level 2 Reading:

Interactions Access, Reading, Silver Edition,
Challenging; probably doesn’t
need vocabulary book; comes
McGraw Hill


Reading for a Reason 1
(McGraw Hill)

Active Skills for Reading 1, 2nd ed
Heinle Cengage

What a World 1, 2nd Edition (Pearson Longman)
with eCourse key (the book and
additional supplemental
materials are available online).
Audio CD in IB3411A Ask for
Teacher’s Manual from
McGraw Hill
Exam CD and Audio CD and
teachers guide need to be
requested from the publisher
Not much academic content,
but could generate student
interest; no manuals (answer
key online, apparently) or test
bank
Level 2 Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation (Ranked
by Textbook Committee):
First half of book is probably
Interactions Access, Listening and Speaking (Silver
too easy, but second half is
Ed.) McGraw Hill
good for this level. Skip around
If anyone uses this in 2011-12, let coordinator know;
and see where your students
otherwise it will come off the list
are. Comes with eCourse key
(the book and additional
supplemental materials are
available online).


NorthStar 1, Listening and Speaking (2nd Ed.)
Pearson Longman
If anyone uses this in 2011-12, let coordinator
know; otherwise it will come off the list.
 Q Skills for Success: Listening and Speaking
(Oxford)
You can include My NorthStar
Lab, an online component to
the book, for an additional $18
(book is about $32 in the
catalog). For details go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com.
Rated highly by book committee.
Has online practice, but requires
student access code with new
book.
LEVEL 3:
Level 3 Grammar
 Fundamentals of English Grammar (Black Azar)
3rd Ed. Pearson Longman (used by current 031
teachers)
 Focus on Grammar 3, 3rd Ed. Pearson Longman
Comments:
Perfectly matches the level.
Needs supplementation. Check
your Level 3 MCO
Level 3 Writing
 Great Paragraphs, 2nd Ed., Heinle
 First Steps in Academic Writing, 2nd Ed., Pearson
Longman
Level 3 Reading:
 Interactions 1, Reading, Silver Edition, McGraw
Hill
(Currently in use/used by Alishio)
 Active Skills for Reading 2, 2nd ed
Heinle Cengage
Currently in use/used by Shaw and Bradford
 Reading for a Reason 2 (McGraw Hill)

Real Reading 2 (Pearson Longman)
Thorough. Probably doesn’t
need vocabulary book; comes
with eCourse key (the book and
additional supplemental
materials are available online).
Exam CD and Audio CD and
teachers guide need to be
requested from the publisher;
Audio CD in IB3411A Ask for
Teacher’s Manual from
McGraw Hill;
Online teachers manuals and
tests are available at
www.pearsonlongman.com/realreading

nd
What a World 2, 2 Edition (Pearson Longman)
 Read This! Book 2 (Fascinating stories from the
content areas) Cambridge University Press
Level 3 Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation:
 Interactions 1, Listening and Speaking (Silver Ed.)
McGraw Hill
If anyone uses this in 2011-12, let coordinator
know; otherwise it will come off the list.
 NorthStar 2, Listening and Speaking (2nd Ed.)
Pearson Longman
If anyone uses this in 2011-12, let coordinator know;
otherwise it will come off the list.
Not much academic content, but
could generate student interest;
no manuals (answer key online,
apparently) or test bank
MP3 and webquests online at
www.cambridge.org/readthis
Comes with eCourse key (the
book and additional
supplemental materials are
available online).
You can include My NorthStar
Lab, an online component to the
book, for an additional $18
(book is about $32 in the
catalog). For details go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com.


Quest Intro, Listening and Speaking, 2nd Ed.
McGraw Hill
If anyone uses this in 2011-12, let coordinator
know; otherwise it will come off the list.
Q Skills for Success: Listening and Speaking
Book 2 (Oxford)
CD and DVD available.
Online teachers manuals and
tests are available at
www.pearsonlongman.com/
realreading
LEVEL 4:
Level 4 Grammar
 Grammar Form and Function 3, 2nd Edition,
McGraw Hill
 Focus on Grammar 4, 3rd Ed. Pearson Longman
This is now ONLY for Level 4
Comments:
For Level 4 only now.
Needs a lot of supplementation.
Level 4 Writing
 From Great Paragraphs to Great Essays, Heinle
Currently in use by 041 teachers
 Introduction to Academic Writing, 3rd Ed.,
Pearson Longman
 Writing to Communicate 2, Pearson Longman
Level 4 Reading:
 Interactions 2, Reading, Silver Edition, McGraw
Hill
Real Reading 3 (Pearson Longman)
Thorough. Probably doesn’t
need vocabulary book; comes
with eCourse key (the book and
additional supplemental
materials are available online).
Online teachers manuals and
tests are available at
www.pearsonlongman.com/realreading
Level 4 Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation:
 Interactions 2, Listening and Speaking (Silver Ed.)
McGraw Hill
Comes with eCourse key (the
book and additional
supplemental materials are
available online).
You can include My NorthStar
Lab, an online component to the
book, for an additional $18
(book is about $32 in the
catalog). For details go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com.

NorthStar 3, Listening and Speaking (2 Ed.)
Pearson Longman

Quest 1, Listening and Speaking, 2nd Ed.
McGraw Hill
CD and DVD available

Lecture Ready 2, Oxford

Intermediate Listening Comprehension 1, Heinle
Lecture/Notetaking. CD and
DVD available; good notetaking instruction. Lectures 9-10
min. Needs speaking
supplementation
Lecture/Notetaking. CD
available; Lectures 2-9 min.
Needs speaking
supplementation.

Real Talk 1
Pearson Longman
nd
Currently in use by 043 teachers

Contemporary Topics 1, 3rd Ed., Pearson
Longman

Q: Skills for Success Listening and Speaking
Book 3 (Oxford)
Has a pronunciation focus in
each unit, but may need some
supplementation. CDs and
teacher’s manual in IB3411;
transcripts in the back of the
book (could be good or bad)
Great book, but a lot for one
quarter.
Academic listening and notetaking skills; DVD models
discussion groups, has note
taking tips, etc. CD and DVD
available.
Rated highly by book
committee. Has online practice,
but requires student access code
with new book.
LEVEL 5:
Level 5 Grammar
Comments:

Understanding and Using English Grammar, (Blue
Azar) 4th Ed., Pearson Longman

Grammar Form and Function 3, 2nd Edition,
McGraw Hill
This is now only for Level 5

Focus on Grammar 5
Pearson Longman
This is new to the list and
perfectly matches L5 objectives
Level 5 Writing
 Great Essays, 2nd Ed., Heinle (currently used by
051)
 Writing Academic English, 4th Ed., Pearson
Longman
 Writing to Communicate 3, Pearson Longman
Level 5 Reading
 Making Connections, Intermediate, Cambridge
Thorough and challenging;
Probably doesn’t need
vocabulary book.

Mosaic 1, Reading, Silver Edition, McGraw Hill
Challenging; probably doesn’t
need vocabulary book; does
NOT come with eCourse key at
this point.

Inside Reading 1 (Oxford Publishers)

Real Reading 4 (Pearson Longman)

Focus on Vocabulary 1 (Pearson Longman)
Academic word list focused
around contextual themes. Does
not need vocabulary
supplementation
Online teachers manuals and
tests are available at
www.pearsonlongman.com/
Realreading; piloted by
Roberge and Ravenson. Ask
them
This is a reading book with a
focus on AWL. “Online tests”
Level 5 Listening/Speaking/Note Taking:
 NorthStar Listening and Speaking 4, 3rd Ed.,
Pearson Longman

You can include My NorthStar
Lab, an online component to
the book, for an additional $18
(book is about $32 in the
catalog). For details go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com.
Academic Listening Encounters: American Culture
Studies (Cambridge)
Quest 2, Listening and Speaking, 2nd Ed. McGraw
Hill
The only culture studies book
on the list; has a lecture CD
CD and DVD available.

Lecture Ready 3, Oxford
Lecture/Notetaking. CD and
DVD available. Lectures 9-12
min. Needs speaking
supplementation.

Noteworthy 2, 3rd Ed., Heinle
Lecture/Notetaking. CD and
DVD available. Lectures 6-15
min. Needs speaking
supplementation.

Contemporary Topics 2, 3rd Ed., Pearson Longman
Alternate with CT 3. Use CT 2
Fall and Spring quarters.
Academic listening and notetaking skills; DVD models
discussion groups, has note
taking tips, etc. CD and DVD
available.

Q Skills for Success: Listening and Speaking, Book Rated highly by book
committee. Has online practice,
4 (Oxford)
but requires student access code
with new book.

LEVEL 6:
Level 6 Grammar (at instructor’s discretion):
Comments:

Understanding and Using English Grammar, (Blue
Azar) 4th Ed., Pearson Longman
Talk with Level 5 teachers, as
they most likely will have used
this book.

Better Writing through Editing (McGraw Hill
Focus on editing skills with
College)
grammar covered.
Level 6 Writing:
 Greater Essays, 2nd Ed., Heinle
 Refining Composition Skills, 5th Ed., Heinle
 Destinations 2: Writing for Academic Success
Heinle Cengage
Level 6 Reading
 Making Connections, 2nd Ed, Cambridge

Mosaic 2, Reading, Silver Edition, McGraw Hill

Inside Reading 2 (Oxford)
Level 6 Listening/Speaking/Note Taking:
 NorthStar Listening and Speaking, 5, 3rd Edition,
Pearson Longman


Quest 3, Listening and Speaking, 2nd Ed. McGraw
Hill
Advanced Listening Comprehension 3, 3rd.
Edition, Heinle
Much more like a college
textbook; includes grammar
review. We love this book.
Note: You would not need a
reading text with this book, as
there are readings, vocab and
model essays in each unit.
Accompanying grammar book
is also available as a packet, but
main book has sentence
structure foci in each unit.
Thorough and challenging;
Probably doesn’t need
vocabulary book. Great book.
Challenging; probably doesn’t
need vocabulary book; does
NOT come with eCourse key at
this point.
Academic word list focused
around contextual themes. Does
not need vocabulary
supplementation
You can include My NorthStar
Lab, an online component to
the book, for an additional $18
(book is about $32 in the
catalog). For details go to
www.mynorthstarlab.com.
CD and DVD available.
Lecture/Notetaking. CD and
DVD available. Needs speaking
supplementation