Hachiko: A loyal dog

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is
a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading
material for younger learners.

The reader is based on the true story of Hachiko, the dog who kept
a vigil for his owner at a train station in Tokyo for many years
after his owner's death.

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Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real
need in the ELT classroom for contemporary low-level reading material
for younger learners.
The reader is based on the true story of Hachiko,
the dog who kept a vigil for his owner at a
train station in Tokyo for many years after his owner’s
death.





LEVEL 1

BOOK ONLY

Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling
with their reading

A heart-warming true story that will appeal to students everywhere.


Full colour illustrations on every page bring
the story to life and aid comprehension.

Meet... section provides a visual introduction
to the characters before students start reading.

New Words picture dictionary introduces
students to new vocabulary at the start of the book.

Real World spread provides cross-curricular
support and focuses on different breeds of dogs.

Five-page activity section checks comprehension
and provides opportunities for follow-up work.

Activities are designed to cater for different learning styles. 




 Series Information





Popcorn ELT Readers is
a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger
students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language.


The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner)
to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to
eleven years.

Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.


The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along.


There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step
lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.