Supplemental Resources
Reading Instruction
Jim Trelease’s Read-aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease
Parents, if you don’t have a reference book on your shelf about reading, this is the one you must have. This book, now in it’s 8th edition, has been read by millions. It should be read by everyone. The book contains both research an anecdotes on the importance of literacy develop, reading aloud and strategies to use. It also contains an extensive list of recommended books to ensure that your home is a print-rich environment.
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Listening
Listening Comprehension Skills
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/ A useful website to work on listening comprehension, which can still be a struggle, even for native English speakers. Goes up to C1
Listening for Fun: Audio Book recommendations
Audio books are a great way to pass the time on a long car ride. The reader of the story makes all the difference. Here are some suggestions.
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain. Read by Patrick Fraley
- Winnie the Pooh, by A.A. Milne, Read by Peter Dennis The Cricket in Times Square, by George Selden, Read by Tony Shalhoub
- The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster, Read by David Hyde Pierce
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory/Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, by Roald Dahl, Read by Eric Idle
Writing Skills
Despite being native English speakers, many kids still often struggle with vocabularly development and spelling.
Describing Emotions
Sometimes it’s a challenge to find the right word or emotion. Often, there’s a better or more precise way to say it. This fabulous emotion wheel by Geoffrey Roberts is a great way to helps kids (and adults) express their feelings more clearly. It obviously helps improves descriptive writing skills and character development as well.
Unit Booklets for Klett Program
TEEO provides extension booklets which can be used in primary school classrooms in conjunction with the Klett Young World English Program. These booklets are available for all units in Grade levels 3-6. For a copy, please contact TEEO.
Third Grade, Young World 1
Fourth Grade, Young World 2
Fifth Grade, Young World 3
Sixth Grade, Young World 4
