The Ugly Duckling

  • Publisher: London Publishing
  • Catalog: English
  • SubCatalog: English Readers
  • Book Series: The Readers
  • School Level: Level 1

Sam is different. His brothers and sisters treat him very badly. He is very lonely and runs away. He meets other birds and an old lady. They treat him badly, too. The only kindness he enjoys comes from a sparrow and a farmer. This has a magical effect on Sam, the Ugly Duckling.

   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