CATALOG > Secondary Courses Heads Up Level :   Elementary, Secondary Author :   Susan Iannuzzi and James Styring Components :   Level 1-4   The flexible English course that features motivating material from pop culture to interesting world facts. Easy-to-teach material, a clear layout, and a “Present less, practice more” methodology makes this course ideal for teachers with limited contact hours. ■ Reading texts focus on topics teenagers can relate to. Examples include popular TV shows,      superheroes, the Internet, computer games, and the lives of teenagers around the world. ■ Study skills activities in the Review sections practice useful learning techniques, such as making      your own dictionary and methods for recording vocabulary. ■ Cross-curricular lessons focus on interesting and unusual subjects, from cave paintings to re-using      waste products. ■ Song pages help motivate students with an engaging story and a variety of musical genres. ■ Workbook-style grammar and vocabulary section at the back of the Student Book provides reference      material and extra activities. ■ Components offer maximum teacher support. A special Teacher’s Edition of the Student Book provides      answers for quick reference. A Teacher’s Resource Book and Test Builder CD-ROM provide detailed      lesson plans, extra worksheets, and test material.