Reading

Would you believe ... ?

A man chokes on his favorite food, but his daughter saves him with a common household appliance. What does she use?

A lonely sailor puts a message in a bottle. A fisherman finds it and gives it to his daughter. What does she do with it?

On a very hot day, a boy finds two puppies locked in a car. How does he keep them alive?

More low-level yet high-interest stories! These 20 captivating stories, selected from news sources all over the world, are all true! They are told as simply as possible -- almost exclusively in the present tense -- and most stories are less than 1/2 page long. All New Easy True Stories, by Sandra Heyer, continues the True Stories tradition with a companion book to Easy True Stories. Written at the same level, the text features twenty all-new stories and exercises. These two parallel readers give students the option of lingering a while at this level. They can go back and forth between Easy True Stories and All New Easy True Stories, or they can complete first one book and then the other. Or teachers can use Easy True Stories one semester and All New Easy True Stories the next. That way, students who stay in a low-beginning class when their classmates move on to the next level can essentially repeat the class but with all new material. Combined, the two books offer 40 stories, giving teachers multiple opportunities to incorporate reading into their thematically-based instructional units. Features

First, students look at a series of 9 pictures while the teacher tells the story. This pre-reading step gives students a global understanding of the story before they read.

Next, students read the story.

Finally, students complete exercises following each story to develop basic reading skills as well as build pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary proficiency.

The True Stories series includes: True Stories Behind the Songs More True Stories Behind the Songs Very Easy True Stories All New Very Easy True Stories Easy True Stories, Second Edition All New Easy True Stories True Stories in the News, Third Edition More True Stories, Third Edition Even More True Stories, Third Edition Beyond True Stories

Would you believe ... ?

 

• A pilot gets sucked out of his plane and survives, as does everyone else on board.

 

• A young American woman goes to Paris to find herself and finds her long-lost family instead.

 

• A misunderstood word on a bus causes a 15-mile-long traffic jam.

 

Even More True Stories, Third Edition, by Sandra Heyer, continues the True Stories tradition with sixteen new or updated human-interest stories adapted from news sources around the world. The universal appeal of these real believe-it-or-not tales ensures a motivating reading experience for intermediate-level students of English. It's a book they won't want to put down.

 

Features:

• Maximum story length is 1 ¼ pages.
• Revised exercises for vocabulary development, reading comprehension, discussion, and writing help students develop language proficiency.
• New or updated Challenge pages with authentic reading selections motivate students to read on their own.
• A new To the Teacher section provides background information and teaching tips to help teachers make the reading class more interactive.

 

The True Stories series includes:

 

True Stories Behind the Songs

More True Stories Behind the Songs

Very Easy True Stories

All New Very Easy True Stories

Easy True Stories, Second Edition

All New Easy True Stories

True Stories in the News, Third Edition

More True Stories, Third Edition

Even More True Stories, Third Edition

Beyond True Stories

 

Groundwork for College Reading with Phonics, Fourth Edition, will help you build a solid foundation in essential word skills as well as reading comprehension and thinking skills. Practices, tests, and reading selections will then help you apply and master the skills. by Townsend Press Groundwork for College Reading

Check out these Hot Topics: 1. Crime and Punishment: Are they getting what they deserve? 2. Immigration: Is it time to shut the door? 3. Marriage: Why marry just one? 4. Gender issues: Are women weak? Are men necessary? 5. Sanity: How do you know you're not crazy? HOT TOPICS is guaranteed to engage readers, stimulate thinking, and provoke conversation while developing vocabulary and reading skills. The controversial topics explored in the text all have more than one side to them, thus encouraging debate and classroom discussion.

Imagine...

finding yourself all alone on a mountain during a blizzard -- and being saved thanks to a surprise phone call!

having a party to celebrate your wedding -- and there was no wedding!

picking up a newspaper and seeing a photograph of twins who look exactly like you!

These stories and more -- humorous, poignant, astounding -- and all true!
True Stories in the News, Third Edition, by Sandra Heyer, consists of 22 readings based on human-interest stories adapted from worldwide news sources and includes new, updated, and improved materials. The universal appeal of these believe-it-or-not stories ensures a pleasurable reading experience and encourages beginning-level students to read with fluency and confidence.
Features

A photo and pre-reading questions introduce each story.

Average story length is 375 words.

Stories are told in the past and past progressive tenses.

Revised and improved exercises for vocabulary development, reading comprehension, pronunciation, discussion, and writing help students develop language proficiency.

Background information and teaching tips in an expanded To the Teacher section help make the reading class more effective.

Audio CD with recordings of all stories is included in each textbook.

A perfect partner with True Stories Behind the Songs.

The True Stories series includes: True Stories Behind the Songs More True Stories Behind the Songs Very Easy True Stories All New Very Easy True Stories Easy True Stories, Second Edition All New Easy True Stories True Stories in the News, Third Edition More True Stories, Third Edition Even More True Stories, Third Edition Beyond True Stories

What a World: Amazing Stories from Around the Globe, is a six-book series that explores many fascinating topics from around the world and across history. The stories in What a World cover a diverse range of high-interest topics, from biographical pieces to exploration of cultures in various historical and contemporary periods. Features

Words that Go Together activities highlight collocations -- words that are easier to learn together.

Critical Thinking questions develop students' thiniking skills.

Spelling and Punctuation activities provide basic rules and practice for essential skills.

Internet activities build students' Internet research skills.

Self-Tests help students and teachers assess progress.

What a World Listening -- a 3-level complementary series -- explores parallel themes to What a World Reading as it develops students' communication skills.

What a World: Amazing Stories from Around the Globe, is a six-book series that explores many fascinating topics from around the world and across history. The stories in What a World cover a diverse range of high-interest topics, from biographical pieces to exploration of cultures in various historical and contemporary periods. Features

Words that Go Together activities highlight collocations -- words that are easier to learn together.

Critical Thinking questions develop students' thinking skills.

Spelling and Punctuation activities provide basic rules and practice for essential skills.

Internet activities build students' Internet research skills.

Self-Tests help students and teachers assess progress.

What a World Listening -- a 3-level complementary series -- explores parallel themes to What a World Reading as it develops students' communication skills.

WorldView, a four-skills course for adult learners of English, builds fluency by exposing students to a wide range of appealing topics. The course's four-page units present clear and attainable goals, ensuring that students feel a sense of accomplishment and increased self-confidence.

WorldView's approach follows a simple and proven M.A.P.
Motivate learning through stimulating content and achievable goals.
Anchor production with strong, focused language presentations.
Personalize learning through engaging and communicative speaking activities.