HACHIKO: A LOYAL DOG – NICOLE TAYLOR

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.