Descriere: This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
Autori: Tim Vicary | Editura: Oxford University Press | Anul aparitiei: 2008 | ISBN: 9780194789035 | Numar de pagini: 64 | Categorie: Nonfiction
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