Lift Fundamentals Language Companion

National Geographic; Cengage, 2023. — 144 p.Lift - prepares multilingual teenagers with academic language and literacy skills to study cross-curricular subjects. Through global literature and non-fiction, supported by stories told through photography and video, Lift provides a structured approach to skill-building through scaffolded instruction. The series features content that combines classic and contemporary literature, content-based nonfiction articles, and an inquiry-based approach. It emphasizes literacy through reading comprehension, critical thinking, academic speaking and writing, service learning, and self-assessment. The language component provides skills and strategies for understanding stories, literature, and complex texts in science and social studies.Key Features:
Guided explorations of literature and nonfiction, supported by stories told through photography and video, help make connections across disciplines.
Structured approach to skill-building, including textual analysis, close reading, and research, trains students for academic success in English.
Academic speaking and writing practices prepare learners to make valuable contributions in the classroom.
Service-learning projects, inspired by National Geographic Explorers, encourage learners to make a difference in school, and in the world.
Now with two new levels for those students just beginning their academic journeys in English.