Reading for the Real World is a four-book series designed for high school and university students who wish to improve their academic reading fluency and comprehension. All reading passages and exercises have been revised and updated. High-interest readings on a wide range of topics motivate students and provide abundant practice, while also enabling students to acquire the New Academic Word List (NAWL) in context.

1. Reading For The Real Word
Third Edition

2. Content
Overview
• New for the Third Edition
• Key Features
• Components
• Concepts & Principles
• Scope & Sequence
• Student Book Walkthrough
• Downloadable Supplementary Materials
• Teacher Materials

3. Overview
• 4-level reading series for intermediate to advanced learners
• Designed for learners wishing to improve academic reading
fluency and comprehension
• Provides high-interest readings on a wide range of topics
• Enables learners to acquire the New Academic Word List
(NAWL) in context
• Main readings accompanied by exercises that allow learners
to check comprehension and further explore topics
• CEFR leveling from B2 - C1

4. New for the Third Edition
• Inclusion of vocabulary from the New Academic Word List
• Reading questions prompts during the main passage to help teachers and
learners stay on track
• New passages covering a range of interesting and modern subject areas
• Writing and Speaking Worksheets to help learners formulate their ideas
and support Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Critical Thinking
• Addition of digital practice component via compassdigibooks.com
• Streaming audio from our homepage which has been optimized for
access on PC's, smart phones, and mobile devices

5. Key Features
• Thematically organized readings on important current topics from a variety of
academic subjects
• Reading comprehension exercises designed to hone comprehension skills such
as identifying the main idea, understanding details, and making inferences
• Pre-reading and post-reading exercises to reinforce the NAWL vocabulary words
encountered in the readings
• Graphic organizers and other summary activities that provide practice
summarizing texts accurately and concisely
• Supplemental readings that allow students to explore a different area or issue
related to the main passage
• Audio recordings of all reading passages to reinforce correct pronunciation and
reading fluency
• New supplementary materials available online to extend learning: answer keys,
translations, word lists, writing worksheets, mobile app, and progress tests

6. Student Components
Available components for learners include:
• Student Book
• Introduction, Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
• Compass Digibooks
• MP3 audio recordings
• Word Lists
• Writing worksheets
• Additional vocabulary and reading exercises
Teacher Components
Available components for teachers include:
• Compass Digibooks
• Answer keys
• MP3 audio files
• Midterm tests
• Final tests
• Classroom PPTs

7. Concepts & Principles
New Academic Word List (NAWL 1.0)
• Each main reading has 6 target words from the NAWL to help learners
systematically learn the list in context
• Acquiring the NAWL is the essential goal of the series as it helps learners
understand high-level texts across a wide range of academic subjects
• 144 NAWL words per book & 576 in entire series
Theme-Based Reading
• Each unit focuses on one major academic theme (e.g., Space &
Exploration); same twelve themes for all levels
• Specific reading topics chosen for real-world currency and interest
• 4 total readings on each them/unit & 16 readings on each theme in series
Intensive Reading
• Learners read main passages for detailed comprehension and to acquire
new vocabulary
Extensive Reading
• Learners read high-interest supplemental passages for new knowledge,
fluency, and integrative thinking skills

8. Scope & Sequence
Scope & sequence is clearly explained for each unit at the beginning of each student
book. Below is the example of the scope & sequence page from the Intro book :

9. Reading For The Real World
Third Edition

10. Student Book
Pre-Reading Questions
Three questions (along with an
eye-catching photo) encourage
students to activate their existing
knowledge about the topic in
preparation for reading
Vocabulary Preview
A simple matching exercise introduces
students to the six target NAWL words they
will encounter in the reading

11. Student Book Reading Passage
An engaging reading educates students on a
theme-related topic of high interest
Guided Questions
Questions in the margins help students
monitor their understanding of the structure
and content of the passage
Timed Reading & Word Count
Each reading passage features timed reading
and has a clear indication of word count
Vocabulary
&
Definitions
Target
vocabulary is
noted at the
bottom of each
passage

12. Student Book
Reading Comprehension
Questions of various types help students
assess their comprehension of the reading’s
main idea, key details, use of pronoun
reference, etc.

13. Student Book
Summary
A summary exercise provides practice in
understanding passage structure and in
identifying the important information in a
reading. Exercise types include graphic
organizers, fill-in-the blank paragraphs, etc.
Vocabulary Practice
A fill-in-the-blank exercise reinforces the target
NAWL vocabulary learned in the reading

14. Student Book
Supplemental Reading and Extension
Supplemental Reading
A short reading provides more practice as well
as an additional perspective on the topic
Quick Check
A simple fill-in-the-blank exercise checks and
reinforces students’ understanding of the
content
Extension
Questions encourage students to synthesize
information, call on their own experiences and
knowledge, and formulate their own opinions

15. Online Resources For Students
Downloadable Supplementary Resources
Compass Digibooks
• Additional online practice with vocabulary,
reading, listening, and writing activities for
each unit
• Listen to audio recordings of all the
passages in the book
• Join a class using the code from your
teacher
www.compassdigibooks.com

16. Generate Ideas
Various exercises help students clarify their
ideas on the assignment topic and brainstorm
new ones
Online Resources For Students
Writing Worksheets
Outline
Students choose a topic sentence and use the
exercise above to list 2-3 supporting ideas
Write
Space is provided for students to expand their
outline into a full paragraph

17. Detailed word lists covering target vocabulary
of each unit include the vocabulary definition,
part of speech, and the word in an example
Online Resources For Students
Word Lists

18. Online Resources For Teachers
Downloadable Supplementary Resources
Compass Digibooks
• Create and manage classes for your
students, view their progress, email
students, collect homework, and receive
class reports
• Preview the vocabulary, reading, listening,
and writing activities students are working
on
• Download the answer
key, MP3 audio files
and other resources
www.compassdigibooks.com

19. Teachers can effectively teach the entire class
Online Resources For Teachers
Classroom PPT

20. Teachers can measure each students progress
with midterms tests
Online Resources For Teachers
Midterm Tests

21. Teachers can test the overall comprehension of
their students with final tests
Online Resources For Teachers
Final Test

22. Thank You!
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