Publisher's Synopsis
Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary low-level reading material for younger learners.
The reader is based on the true story of Hachiko, the dog who kept a vigil for his owner at a train station in Tokyo for many years after his owner's death.
- LEVEL 1
- BOOK ONLY
- Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading
- A heart-warming true story that will appeal to students everywhere.
- Full colour illustrations on every page bring the story to life and aid comprehension.
- Meet... section provides a visual introduction to the characters before students start reading.
- New Words picture dictionary introduces students to new vocabulary at the start of the book.
- Real World spread provides cross-curricular support and focuses on different breeds of dogs.
- Five-page activity section checks comprehension and provides opportunities for follow-up work.
- Activities are designed to cater for different learning styles.
Series Information
- Popcorn ELT Readers is a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language.
- The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years.
- Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.
- The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along.
- There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.
