English Language Teaching Catalogue - Scholastic UK

EnglishLanguageTeachingCataloguePopcorn ELT ReadersScholastic ELT ReadersTimesaver Resource Books2012/13

Popcorn ReadersAs a teacher of English, we’re sure you willagree that teaching a foreign language can bestimulating, rewarding, and, even on occasion, a lot offun! By the same token, teaching English also requiresdedication, hard work and comes with its own uniqueset of challenges – a busy curriculum, large class sizesand, most commonly, uninspiring teaching materials.Here at Scholastic, we understand teachers andstudents. We are here to connect with your classes andto save you time. In our range of graded readers andteachers’ resource books you will find a wealth of lively,meaningful content that has the potential to turn anotherwise dull lesson into an exciting one. Your studentsmight find themselves reading a biography of MichaelJackson, practising a Kung Fu Panda chant or actingout a scene from Shrek!Learning English requires commitment. It takes timeand perseverance. It can be challenging and, at times,frustrating. But, most importantly, it should also be fun.At Scholastic, we’ve never lost sight of that.Wishing you and your students all the best for the future!pages 4 – 15Introduction to Popcorn ReadersPopcorn Readers IndexInside Every Popcorn ReaderPopcorn Sample PagesLevel 1 ReadersLevel 2 Readers4–5457– 910–1112–13Level 3 Readers14–15Scholastic ELT Readerspages 16 –39Introduction to Scholastic ELT ReadersScholastic ELT Readers IndexScholastic ELT Readers Sample PagesStarter LevelLevel 1 ReadersLevel 2 ReadersLevel 3 3–38Level 4 Readers38–39Timesavers – Photocopiable Resource Bookspages 40 – 54Introduction to TimesaversTimesavers IndexJunior English TimesaversCulture in the English Speaking WorldLanguage PracticeCombined SkillsReading & WritingSpeaking & ListeningCross-Curricular ActivitiesGames, Quizzes and RapsJacquie 6–4748–4950–5151–525353–54

IndexInside Every Popcorn ReaderLevel 1 Sample PageLevel 2 Sample PageLevel 3 Sample Pagepage5789Level 1Hachiko: A Loyal DogIce AgeMadagascarMr Bean: Royal BeanRio: Blu and JewelShrekThe Adventures of Tintin: Tintin’sDaring EscapeLevel 2Ice Age: The MeltdownKung Fu PandaMadagascar 2: Escape to AfricaMr Bean: ToothacheRangoRio: Learning to flyShrek 2The Adventures of Tintin: Dangerat SeaLevel 3Ice Age 3: Dawn of the DinosaursKung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboomof DoomMr Bean: The Palace of BeanNanny McPhee and the Big BangRio: Linda’s StoryShrek the ThirdShrek Forever AfterThe Adventures of Tintin: The LostTreasure41010101111111112121212131313Welcome to theexciting world ofPopcorn ELT Readers!Links to the real worldPopcorn ELT Readers are the new series of low-level,graded readers from Scholastic. Based on popular films, TVseries, and classic children’s literature, Popcorn ELT Readersare targeted at students in the early stages of learningEnglish. They are published at three levels following acarefully graded syllabus.A full range of fun activitiesLevel 1For students beginning 200 headwords Story wordcount:(Early Beginner) to read in English500 wordsLevel 2For students gaining250 headwords Story wordcount:(Mid-Beginner) confidence in reading800 wordsin EnglishLevel 3For students reading 300 headwords Story wordcount:(High Beginner) confidently in English1,100 wordsWhat are headwords?Headwords are the selection of words that students are expected to knowat different stages of their language learning studies, without recourse to adictionary.The ‘Real World’ spread after each storyprovides students with cross-curricular or crosscultural information, linked to the content ofthe reader. Not only does this expand students’knowledge of a subject, but it places the story ina context.Students learn languages in different ways andthe five-page activity section in each PopcornReader reflects this, by catering for the student’smultiple intelligences and learning styles. Allstudents have the opportunity to really engagewith the story they have read, through a varietyof fun activities.Teacher’s notes, audio and extraresourcesEach Popcorn Reader comes with free onlineteacher’s notes, providing suggestions on howto get the most from the reader, along with fullanswer key. Each reader is also available withan audio recording of the story, rounded offby a chant. Check our website for interactiveactivities linked to each title too!PopcornserELT Reads NotesTeacher’n LLC. All1314Why choose Popcorn ELTReaders?141414151515Fun and motivating stories!15The Popcorn ELT Readers are published at three language levels, all aimedat low-level students learning to read in English. The syllabus and headwordlists have been carefully designed by a specialist language learningconsultant and present a gradual progression from level to level. A ‘NewWords’ page before each story introduces items of vocabulary that occur inthe text, in addition to those in the headword list.The Popcorn Readers make reading fun by bringing instantly recognisablefilms and TV series into the classroom. Students will be motivated to readand most importantly to keep on reading!Appropriate level of challengeDownload FREE teachers’ resource sheets for every title at.Rights Reservedorks AnimatÚDreamW& 2011series forSHREK readersgradedyou andseries, as wŠl helpELT Readers teacher’s notePopcornELT Reader.These freee to thek PopcornWelcomof English. from your Shrelearnersmostthelow-levelgetsesEnglish,your clasInside every PopcornReaderPopcorn ELT ReadersPOPCORN ELTREADERSMeet Meet the keycharactersbefore readingthe story.Real WorldCross-curricularor cross-culturalinformation,linked to thetopic orthemes of thereader.Puzzle timeActivities fordifferent learnertypes.read innning toare begi this level.ents whoes at1 is for studare no past tensers leveleELT Read word list. 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Popcorn ELT ReadersPopcorn ELT ReadersLevel 1 Sample PageHave you seen the FREEPopcorn ELT ReadersTeacher’s Notes yet?Early BeginnerPacked full of ideas on how to use graded readers with youngerclasses, this rich online resource really adds value to your reader.The Teacher’s Notes include step-by-step lesson plans, an ideas bank ofextra activities, chapter quizzes for your students, answer keys, a cross-curricularproject and ten full-colour downloadable flashcards!Go to www.popcorneltreaders.com for more information, or follow the link on theinside cover of your Popcorn ELT Reader. & 2011 DreamWorks Animation LLC.All Rights Reserved.T ReadersPopcorn ELNotesTeacher’sFlashcards Scholastic Scholasticts Reserved.n LLC. All RighatiomWorks Anim 2011 DreaLtdrers series fograded readyou andlpers series, aheadillRewTsELnher’s notethe Popcorader.e free teacWelcome topcorn ELT Reglish. Thesur Shrek Poarners of Enyolelomvefr-letwosloget the myour classesSHREK &Popcorn ELT ReaderTeacher’s No stesLtdish,in Engling to readare beginndents whois level.thsturatfoesisns1elst tee are no paT Readers levPopcorn EL 0 headword list. Ther20words.based on aount of 546rdcworytotal stoShrek has aLevel 1e filmShrek – th01Released: 20the evilated comedyGenre: animwhr: all childrenry ogrearacters toSuitable foShrek is a scae fairy tale chers (voice ofd sends somrs: Mike MytoAcLord Farquaaice ofdron Diaz (voppy.Lord FarquaaShrek), CameShrek isn’t haby a dragon.MurphyedifardtEdgusays thaFiona), diea castleHeessing.sncKinPrilivenamePrincess Fionkey)t he can becoe characters(voice of Dorry her so thad the fairy taley, rescuewants to mana he will sencar for bestfriend, Donkes Princess FioAwards: OsnaFioand his newdrekanShrek rescuShrekp.lmFarquaad, ShShrek’s swamanimated fi2love.away fromback to Lordinylwafaltothertfilms: Shreker. Onon and staOther Shrek07),ns into anFiona togethlot in commthe Third (20night she turthey have a(2004), Shreks a secret: at)harealise that10na(20Fiottervers tharever AfcoFodisrekeyShnkDoirrek.pare for theogre like Shand they preagon,meet Fionaand, with Drd comes tona loves himogre.FiotanothaLord Farquaaintturnsls ShreknatelFioeys,nksetDordwedding. As the sunagon eats Loy happy. Drthe weddingtoverisrrylifehurekwyShnethegin aed, butberrifithe othereyhoThisd.drrieWhy not tryLord FarquaaFiona get maornd Shrek andShrek PopcFarquaad, answamp.theins?reserogELT Readtogether as2 (level 2) Shrekvel 3)the Third (le ShrekterForever Af Shrek(level 3)lm in class,from the fictstraexwatchingnotes.For ideas on11 of these3, 5, 6 andsee pagesnopsisamp. Whenown in a swShrek – syamp,o lives on hislive in the swfoldfoldfrightenedracters Scholasticfairy tale chaHere are some fairytale characters.ed.The boy is frighten Scholastic LtdLtd136Download FREE teachers’ resource sheets for every title atActual text size is larger than shown hereLevel 1200 headwords (story up to 500 words)Sample language includes: present simple, present continuous, can for ability, simple adverbs offrequency.The sample language does not include all elements of the full syllabus for this level.www.popcorneltreaders.com7

Popcorn ELT ReadersLevel 3 Sample PageMid-BeginnerHigh Beginner & 2011 DreamWorks Animation LLC.All Rights Reserved. 2010 Universal Studios Licensing LLLP.Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang UniversalStudios. All Rights Reserved.Actual text size is larger than shown here8Popcorn ELT ReadersLevel 2 Sample PageActual text size is larger than shown hereLevel 2Level 3250 headwords (story up to 800 words)Sample language includes: past simple & some common irregular pasts, going to future,would like infinitive.The sample language does not include all elements of the full syllabus for this level.300 headwords (story up to 1100 words)Sample language includes: past simple & some common irregular pasts, going to future, mustand have to, regular comparatives and superlatives, simple infinitive of purpose.The sample language does not include all elements of the full syllabus for this level.Download FREE teachers’ resource sheets for every title atwww.popcorneltreaders.com9