LEAP: Reading and Writing is now a three-level task-based series for students preparing for college or university studies in English. It encourages students to apply critical thinking skills as they engage in academic reading and writing tasks across a range of disciplines. Featuring a variety of challenging readings, a strong focus on vocabulary acquisition, and detailed guidance through the writing process, LEAP: Reading and Writing offers students the skills they need to be successful in the academic world.   Highlights Authentic reading texts from a variety of sources help students to improve their reading skills. Focus on reading, writing, and academic survival skills to develop specific competencies, which students apply to the assignments. Final assignments synthesize the chapter contents to offer in-depth writing tasks. Critical Connections section requires students to apply skills learned in previous chapters and to develop critical thinking skills. Access to MySearchLab provides students with research and writing tools. Access to My eLab allows students to learn beyond the classroom. Access is free with the purchase of a new book.   My eLab gives students extra practice opportunities with self-graded activities and tests that teachers can customize. A gradebook shows student's progress. Vocabulary review exercises. Additional comprehension exercises based on texts from the Student Book. New content related to themes in the Student Book (reading texts, comprehension, and vocabulary questions).   My eLab Documents include: Vocabulary lists by chapter and master Academic Word List. A referencing guide. Teacher's Guide with answer keys and notes, alternative final assignments, and tests Read Less