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    The Freedom Bird: Graded Readers, #4
    The Magic Pumpkin: A Ukranian Folktale: Graded Readers, #5
    How Babik Cheated Death: Graded Readers, #3
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    Graded Readers Series

    By Alphabet Publishing and Walton Burns

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    About this series

    Looking for short stories to get your class in the Halloween spirit?
    Want to introduce your ESL students to some great American urban legends?
    Looking for quick and easy reads for the horror lover in your class?
    This collection of 16 classic creepy stories or urban legends are just the thing! Don't worry, they're classroom-safe with minimal gore or blood and maximum suspense and twist. A few are even funny or a bit touching. Introduce your class to:

    • The Hook - two friends drive off ripping the hook off of a hook-handed killer who was about to attack them
    • Don't Turn on the Lights - a college students' roommate is killed while she's in the room
    • The Last Ride - a boy who died on a Ferris wheel surprises a new fair worker
    • The Warning - a woman thinks the man flashing his high beams at her is a killer, but the truth is much worse!
    • Teddy Bear - a young woman discovers the ghost in her house loves stuffed animals as much as she does.
    • and more....


    The book also contains comprehension questions at the back that fit any story. Four story starter prompts let students create their own scary stories!

    It's perfect as a graded reader, a fun Halloween treat, or a the beginning of a writing unit for students to create their own scary stories.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlphabet Publishing
    Release dateJun 15, 2021
    The Freedom Bird: Graded Readers, #4
    The Magic Pumpkin: A Ukranian Folktale: Graded Readers, #5
    How Babik Cheated Death: Graded Readers, #3

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 3

      How Babik Cheated Death: Graded Readers, #3
      How Babik Cheated Death: Graded Readers, #3

      How Babik Cheated Death: Graded Readers, #3

      Walton Burns
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      This humorous Romani folk tale, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of Babik, a clever man who uses his wits to trick Death, trap the Devil, and outsmart the angels!   Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Romani culture (and why the word "gypsy" is a slur), comprehension and discussion questions, a map of the Romani diaspora, and a link to a simple article on the country, with a prompt to research and present on the culture.   The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

      This humorous Romani folk tale, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of Babik, a clever man who uses his wits to trick Death, trap the Devil, and outsmart the angels!   Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Romani culture (and why the word "gypsy" is a slur), comprehension and discussion questions, a map of the Romani diaspora, and a link to a simple article on the country, with a prompt to research and present on the culture.   The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

    • 4

      The Freedom Bird: Graded Readers, #4
      The Freedom Bird: Graded Readers, #4

      The Freedom Bird: Graded Readers, #4

      Walton Burns
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      A hunter tries to kill a beautiful but annoying bird, but learns that you cannot kill freedom! This graded reader for Elementary level ESL or EFL students is fun to read and especially to read out loud. A glossary, comprehension and discussion questions, and a writing prompt round out this adaptation of a folk tale with an important lesson about freedom. The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency.

      A hunter tries to kill a beautiful but annoying bird, but learns that you cannot kill freedom! This graded reader for Elementary level ESL or EFL students is fun to read and especially to read out loud. A glossary, comprehension and discussion questions, and a writing prompt round out this adaptation of a folk tale with an important lesson about freedom. The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency.

    • 5

      The Magic Pumpkin: A Ukranian Folktale: Graded Readers, #5
      The Magic Pumpkin: A Ukranian Folktale: Graded Readers, #5

      The Magic Pumpkin: A Ukranian Folktale: Graded Readers, #5

      Alphabet Publishing
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      This fable from Ukraine, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of a poor farmer whose kindness is rewarded. His greedy brother, on the other hand, learns an important lesson!   The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

      This fable from Ukraine, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of a poor farmer whose kindness is rewarded. His greedy brother, on the other hand, learns an important lesson!   The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

    • Scary Stories for English Class: Graded Readers
      Scary Stories for English Class: Graded Readers

      Scary Stories for English Class: Graded Readers

      Walton Burns
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      Looking for short stories to get your class in the Halloween spirit? Want to introduce your ESL students to some great American urban legends? Looking for quick and easy reads for the horror lover in your class? This collection of 16 classic creepy stories or urban legends are just the thing! Don't worry, they're classroom-safe with minimal gore or blood and maximum suspense and twist. A few are even funny or a bit touching. Introduce your class to: The Hook - two friends drive off ripping the hook off of a hook-handed killer who was about to attack them Don't Turn on the Lights - a college students' roommate is killed while she's in the room The Last Ride - a boy who died on a Ferris wheel surprises a new fair worker The Warning - a woman thinks the man flashing his high beams at her is a killer, but the truth is much worse! Teddy Bear - a young woman discovers the ghost in her house loves stuffed animals as much as she does. and more.... The book also contains comprehension questions at the back that fit any story. Four story starter prompts let students create their own scary stories! It's perfect as a graded reader, a fun Halloween treat, or a the beginning of a writing unit for students to create their own scary stories.

      Looking for short stories to get your class in the Halloween spirit? Want to introduce your ESL students to some great American urban legends? Looking for quick and easy reads for the horror lover in your class? This collection of 16 classic creepy stories or urban legends are just the thing! Don't worry, they're classroom-safe with minimal gore or blood and maximum suspense and twist. A few are even funny or a bit touching. Introduce your class to: The Hook - two friends drive off ripping the hook off of a hook-handed killer who was about to attack them Don't Turn on the Lights - a college students' roommate is killed while she's in the room The Last Ride - a boy who died on a Ferris wheel surprises a new fair worker The Warning - a woman thinks the man flashing his high beams at her is a killer, but the truth is much worse! Teddy Bear - a young woman discovers the ghost in her house loves stuffed animals as much as she does. and more.... The book also contains comprehension questions at the back that fit any story. Four story starter prompts let students create their own scary stories! It's perfect as a graded reader, a fun Halloween treat, or a the beginning of a writing unit for students to create their own scary stories.

    Author

    Alphabet Publishing

    Alphabet Publishing is a small, independent publishing company that specializes in textbooks in the area of English language learning and resources for teachers. We believe that a good teacher is resourceful, with a well-stocked toolkit full of ways to elicit, explain, guide, review, encourage and inspire. We help stock that teacher toolkit by providing teachers with books of practical, useful, and research-based activities and techniques.

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