Anita Stern
Description
* SIMPLE READING STYLE. Encourages high-beginning students. * THEME DEALING WITH CHOICES. Leads students to recognize universal truths of the human ex
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perience, through the study of topics such as winning, getting along, and looking for happiness. * FOCUS ON VOCABULARY. Makes dealing with difficult or unfamiliar words easier. * INVOLVING ACTIVITIES. Keep students' interest and facilitate comprehension. * GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS. Help students analyze what they have read. * VARIETY OF CULTURES. Makes for an enriching learning experience with stories from 15 modern-day West African nations. * INTRODUCTORY NOTES. Set the stage for students so they have a clear understanding of what they read. * FOCUS ON COMMON HUMAN TRAITS. Helps bring the stories to a level all readers can understand and relate to. * NUMEROUS TEACHING SUGGESTIONS. Provide everything needed for classroom success, from background information to suggested writing assignments for students.
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