An investigative reporter gains information that could lead to the conviction of an accused rapist, but only if the reporter is willing to divulge the source of her information. Theme: Freedom of the press. 

The race for a City Council seat causes deep divisions, especially among black residents of the district. Theme: Popular sovereignty; the right to vote, hold office and participate in the political process. 

When compliance with federal law threatens the city with financial disaster, the city comes into direct conflict with the disabled community and the judicial branch of the federal government. Theme: Separation of powers among the three branches of government; checks and balances. 

When an avowed anti-immigrant extremist plans to speak at a rally, the city must grapple with some difficult freedom-of-speech issues. Theme: Freedom of expression and immigration. 

A law firm headed by two immigrants is divided over prospects of representing someone who espouses extreme anti-immigrant sentiments. Theme: Freedom of speech; equal protection under the law. 

Includes a videotape and audiotape with segments from episodes 1-13. Reproducible handouts test student progress as they progress through the series. 

Includes a videotape and audiotape with segments from episodes 14-26. Reproducible handouts test student progress as they progress through the series. 

Includes (25) Photo Stories A; (25) Worktext A; and 1 Teacher's Resource Book A. Correlated to episodes 1-13. 

Includes (25) Photo Stories B; (25) Worktext B; and 1 Teacher's Resource Book B. Correlated to episodes 14-26. 

Student workbook for Low-Beginning learner. Perfect-bound. Correlated to episodes 1-13. 

Student workbook for Low-Beginning learner. Perfect-bound. Correlated to episodes 14-26. 

Drawn from both Teacher's Resource Books and packaged separately. Price includes site reproduction rights. 

Crossroads Cafe is a superbly produced, entertaining video, print and online series designed to teach English as a Second Language. The result of an unprecedented collaboration between INTELECOM; Thomson Heinle Publishers; the departments of education for the states of California, Illinois, Florida and New York; the US Department of Education; the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service; and the US Information Agency, Crossroads Cafe helps learners build their English skills and cultural awareness. 

Teacher set of print includes one each of the Photo Stories, Worktexts, and Teacher's Resource Books. 6 units total. 

User-friendly. Includes strategies for implementing Crossroads Cafe; lesson plans; reproducible masters and more. Correlated to episodes 1-13. 

Teacher's Resource Book correlated to episodes 14-26. 

Multi-level workbook for High-Beginning, Low-Intermediate, and High-Intermediate. Perfect-bound. Correlated to episodes 1-13. 

Multi-level workbook for High-Beginning, Low-Intermediate, and High-Intermediate. Perfect-bound. Correlated to episodes 14-26. 

City Hall comes under siege when an unemployed worker blames the government for his legal and financial difficulties, and takes revenge. Theme: Why government is necessary; the purpose it serves. 

Flagrant abuses in an inner city apartment building lead to charges of corruption in City Hall. Theme: Limited government and consent of the governed.