From Near and Far: Short Fiction for ESL by John Sivell

By John Sivell

From close to and much is a reproducible intermediate point ESL reader for prime university and grownup scholars. From close to and much beneficial properties 16 unique, illustrated tales set in cultural and geographical contexts from around the globe. This revised and enlarged version of From close to and much builds at the very positive aspects that made scholars, academics and reviewers so captivated with the 1st version. It presents conscientiously designed actions in practical, convinced analyzing for teen-aged and grownup readers at an intermediate point. From close to and much comprises: complete aid for considerate and contextualized extensive analyzing: jigsaw reading/discussion fabrics as strengthen organizers earlier than each one set of 4 tales; extension actions and non-fiction readings to keep on with up; and forty-eight appealing illustrations. improvement of inter-textual studying talents, via repeated possibilities to match and distinction a few fiction and non-fiction passages on similar own and cultural topics. significant specialize in narrative, a well-known style by which intermediate readers can so much without difficulty technique fairly demanding tasks...leading towards extra non-fiction readings for extended severe talents and self belief. wide variety of built-in actions, from vocabulary examine and sentence-building all of the method as much as interpretation, own reaction, and out-of-class program; and together with various tables, charts, puzzles and dialogue questions. complete, transparent directions on all questions and workouts, and an intensive resolution key. Informative advent with functional suggestion on how the textual content works, and on the best way to adapt the fabrics to the wishes of specific teams.

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They follow Alex to the Temple of Philae. c With the bracelet on Alex’s arm, there are only seven days before the Scorpion King wakes up. d Because Alex is wearing the Bracelet of Anubis. e It is the tattoo of a Masonic Templar. Rick is a soldier for God. He will help many people. ” He is not afraid of Imhotep. g In 1290 BC, Evelyn was Nefertiri. h Imhotep wants to kill the Scorpion King and then be king of the world. 9 Open answers 10 a Imhotep kicks Alex’s little temple. Then he sends a large wall of water down the Nile.

Penguin Readers Answer key Answers to Book Activities 1 Open answers. arm dry expensive a man old an animal guns 3 a b c d e f g right wrong right wrong right right wrong 4 a b c d e f the Scorpion King Anubis Imhotep Alex Spivey, Red, Jacques Lock-Nah f Anck-su-namun runs out of the room and through the pyramid. Imhotep falls into the hole in the floor and dies. 11 a b c d e Imhotep Izzy Evelyn O’Connell Anck-su-namun Ardeth Bay 12–15 Open answers. Answers to Factsheet Activities Student’s activities Activities before reading the book 5 a First, the Scorpion King didn’t die with his men because he wore the Bracelet of Anubis.

B It is a “map” for his parents. They follow Alex to the Temple of Philae. c With the bracelet on Alex’s arm, there are only seven days before the Scorpion King wakes up. d Because Alex is wearing the Bracelet of Anubis. e It is the tattoo of a Masonic Templar. Rick is a soldier for God. He will help many people. ” He is not afraid of Imhotep. g In 1290 BC, Evelyn was Nefertiri. h Imhotep wants to kill the Scorpion King and then be king of the world. 9 Open answers 10 a Imhotep kicks Alex’s little temple.

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