Backpack, Starter - Softcover

HERRERA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131826719 ISBN 13: 9780131826717

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2004

Synopsis

Features: * Beautifully illustrated vocabulary tips, presentations that captivate learners * Values lesson incorporated into each unit * A complete assessment programme that includes testing tips and techniques as well as test generator software * Little Books (Starter - 3), Magazines (4 - 6), and Content Readers (1 - 6) with Teacher's Manuals motivate readers * Interleaved Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step lessons and a wealth of teaching options * Workbooks, large format Posters and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar * Phonics and Writing handbooks in Levels 1 - 3; Grammar Handbooks in Levels 4 - 6 * The Teacher's Resource Book provides pedagogical information for the teacher and many reproducible activities for students * CD-ROMs and a Companion Website provide variety and additional ideas and activities

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A seven-level program for early learners, Backpack is chock full of opportunities to learn through catchy songs and chants, stickers, games, hands-on projects, and Total Physical Response (TPR) activities. The Backpack approach goes beyond other programs and integrates vocabulary, grammar, and the four skills into a seamless whole.

Reach into Backpack for the most successful classroom ingredients!

• Beautifully illustrated vocabulary presentations captivate young learners.
• Little Books (Levels Starter-3) and Magazines (Levels 4-6) motivate young readers.
• Workbooks, Posters, and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar.
• An interleaved Teacher's Edition offers a wealth of teaching and assessment options.
• Teacher's Bonus Backpack includes reproducible activities.
• Videos, CD-ROMs, and a Companion Website provide variety and additional input.

About the Author:

Mario Herrera holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). He has taught English at all levels for 25 years, focusing his research and methodology development on young learners. In addition to this research and his student advising for postgraduate dissertations, he has been involved in teacher training for 13 years. As a speaker, he is high international demand and has given workshops throughout Latin America, Europe, The Middle East, Japan, Korea, as well as United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131826719
• ISBN 13: 9780131826717
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 109