Penguin Readers

The new Penguin readers are a collection of contemporary, classic and original stories that have been carefully selected to appeal to young readers. The books are graded from Easystarts (200 words) to level 6 (3000 words) and are designed to provides an enjoyable, challenging and enriching language learning experience for learners of all ages. The Grade 4 Teacher's Guide suggests ways to use the Readers in the classroom: * A general introduction contextualises each story *'Before you read' questions encourage close and critical reading * A 'Book Report Card' gives learners the opportunity to assess each story * Extension activities, in the form of research projects, consolidate a number of valuable skills The Penguin Reader's Guide supports outcomes-based teaching and learning in the Senior Phase of Language, Literacy and Communication learning area.