Publication: First Class Reader: An Intergrated Skills Approach to Literacy

• Bassano, Sharron
• Duffy, John

This clearly illustrated, comprehensible, and lively
approach to English language learning is ideal for
beginning ESL/EFL learners. The 30 theme-based lessons
feature immigrants dealing with daily life in the United
States such as moving to a new apartment, shopping, and
birthday parties. Each chapter contains a short
present-tense reading presented in list form, with a
corresponding picture for every sentence. A unique
photocopiable Interaction Grid for each reading gives
students the chance to practice their oral language skills
and review words. Each lesson also includes questions and
answers, matching exercises, and simple writing activities.
Teacher notes are in the back of student books. Absolute
beginners in English, students with low literacy skills, or
those unfamiliar with the English alphabet finally have the
chance to get a first class ticket to success!