The Elves and the Shoemaker

  • Publisher: London Publishing
  • Catalog: English
  • SubCatalog: English Readers
  • Book Series: The Readers
  • School Level: Level 2

The shoemaker and his wife worked hard all their lives. Times have changed and their lives are becoming more and more difficult. Their money has almost gone. They are a kind and caring couple who have always helped others. But who will help them?

ACADEMICS CLASSIC READERS

‘Academics’ is a series of graded readers that allows pupils to develop key language skills through activity-based learning. Reading, writing, listening, thinking and understanding are developed in a series of teacher-guided activities.

Supplementary Materials

• Interactive CD

• My Own Story

• Hand Puppets

• Classroom Theatre

• Flash Cards

• Teacher Guide

• Graphic Organiser Poster

This graded reading scale allows students to build a vocabulary that is relevant to their understanding and enjoyment of the stories. In so doing, children are encouraged to increase their reading time and develop a love of books.

Words per story                         LEVEL

350 – 600                                             x1

640 – 740                                         1                  

740 – 840                                         2

840 – 940                                         3

940 – 1100                                       4

1100 – 1250                                     5

1250 – 1400                                      6