MOISES NEGRO 0G Us DUED 4 HOWARD BECKERMAN eee Daya TELEPLAYS BY 4 ALVIN COOPERMAN @q A\NID GEOR GE WEF F BikesWelcome to Family Album, U.S.A., the exciting new American television series created to inspite English learning around the world. In 26 episodes, you will experience English in action and learn more about American culture. Family Album, U.S.A. is for everyone who has studied English for at least one year and wants to improve his or her understanding of the language Each television episode tells a story about the Stewarts, a typical American family living in New York. You will see the family in everyday situations, and you will share their many experiences as you hear English spoken naturally. ‘The unique format of each television program includes the following: PREVIEW Before each of the three acts in an episode, a story preview sets the scene {and introduces important vocabulary to aid comprehension. The preview ‘usually asks a question for you to think about as you watch the act. Words (on the screen help prepare you for the upcoming drama, DRAMA Each episode tells a complete story. In every drama, you follow the lives of the Stewart family at work or at play. Each episode centers around fone important event, such as a holiday celebration, a job interview, a wedding, or the birth of a baby. The language level in the dramas follows a sequence. Grammar and vocabulary are simpler in the earlier episodes. In the later episodes, the language is more advanced. FOCUS IN ‘iter each act, a lively “Focus In” segment calls your attention to idioms, ‘grammar, pronunciation, useful expressions, story comprehension, or important information about life in the U.S. The “Focus In” segments entertain you with music, animation, and humor as they highlight language and culture. This Viewer’s Guide will help you understand Episodes 1-13 of the series. On these pages, ‘you will find a unique way to study the television programs. Each lesson follows this easy format: PREVIEW PAGE Before each episode, a preview page prepares you for the story as well as for the language points in the episode. On this page, three key photographs introduce you to the three acts of the drama. A summary of important language and cultural points previews the material that you will study in the Viewer's Guide episode. Jubroduction pVvi introduction SCRIPT AND. LANGUAGE NOTES ACTIVITIES PAGE ANSWER KEY USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS The complete script for each drama follows the preview page. The script always appears in the left column of a page. Beside the script, colorful photographs, artwork, and many language notes are provided to help you. understand the drama. In addition, facts about U:S. life are introduced. A. “Your Tum’ feature asks you to compare your own culture with aspects ‘of American life. A page of language and comprehension activities follows the script for ‘each act. The first activity always relates to the “Focus In” segment. Additional activities give you a chance to practice language skills. ‘An Answer Key at the back of the book lets you check your answers to the exercises on the three Activities pages in each episode. The Viewer's Guide ends with an alphabetical list of all words and ‘expressions that appear in the language notes beside the scripts. Next to ‘each item, the episode number appears in parentheses for easy reference, You can study an episode in the Viewer's Guide before or after you watch the program. I's up to you. Family Album, U.S.A. is designed to be entertaining and educational in an easy-to-follow formal. We hope that this Viewer’s Guide will be your companion to enjoying and understanding this innovative television series. THE CHARACTERS Here are the people you will meet in Family Album, U.S.A MALCOLM STEWART PHILIP STEWART ELLEN STEWART RICHARD STEWART MARILYN STEWART ROBBIE STEWART SUSAN STEWART HARRY BENNETT MICHELLE BENNETT MOLLY BAKER ALEXANDRA PAPPAS also known as Grandpa, 72, a retired engineer who comes to live with his son and his son’s family in Riverdale, New York Malcolm's son, 50, a doctor Philip’s wife, 50, a homemaker and a former music teacher Philip and Ellen’s older son, 30, a photographer Richard's wife, 29, a salesclerk in a boutique and a clothing designer Philip and Ellen’s younger son, 17, a senior in high schoo! Philip and Ellen's daughter, 28, a vice-president of a toy company, unmarried and living in an apartment in Manhattan an accountant, 33, a widower who dates Susan Harry's daughter, 9 a nurse, 43, who works with Philip in the hospital ‘an exchange student from Greece, 16, Robbie's friend and other friends and business associates