Books published by Alphabet Publishing

This tale from Kazakhstan, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of a discontent young man who discovers that wealth and treasures mean nothing without the real treasure-yourself. Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Kazakhstan, comprehension and discussion questions, a map, and a link to a simple article on the country, as well as an extension writing prompt.The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

A collection of 52 writing prompts for short fictional stories, one for every day of the week.These make great writing journals for creative writing class, ESL or EFL courses, or for personal use. Tell me a story about: A genie that grants wishes by taking things away from other people A mirror that lets you see what is happening anywhere in the world but only for 60 seconds A magic book that writes down everything you say and do, no matter how good or bad. A computer program that can instantly teach you one skill.Guiding questions help with the brainstorming process and an introduction discusses story structure and the writing process. There's even a sample outline to use.Get inspired. Get creative. Write on.

"[60 Kinesthetic Grammar Activities contains] a wide range of practicable activities that, in the words of the authors, ''connect language in our head to our arms and legs, eyes and ears."  - Scott Thornbury, Author of How to Teach Grammar and Grammar Uncovered from the ForewordLanguage is more than words. But too often, we teach grammar as a set of boring rules, best practiced by filling out worksheets. 60 Kinesthetic Grammar Activities by Alice Savage bursts this myth with a collection of activities that get students out of their seats and learning in a dynamic and active classroom. The benefits of kinetic language learning activities are many: teach gesture and nonverbal communicationactivate our embodied mindmake grammar memorablechange the dynamics of the classroombuild communityand raise students'' moods.

A debate for every week of the yearThis collection of 52 writing prompts with space to respond is perfect for writing argument essays or coming up with debate topics. Each writing prompt is a debatable statement for students to agree or disagree with. For example:The most important reason to go to university is to gain knowledge so you can get a better job.In a democracy, people should be required to vote by law.When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with successIt''s better to get good at one thing than learn to do lots of different things.There''s a wide range of topics, of the sort often found in standardized tests like the TOEFL/TOEIC, the IELTS, or English class exams. This writing journal was designed for ESL and EFL students studying the opinion or argumentative essay in English class. But it''s perfect for debate club, or even as a way of keeping your mind flexible.

These scripts will give students the opportunity to confidently practise language in a safe and structured setting where they can enjoy playing roles and bringing the story to life. ... they'll be having so much fun that they won't even realise that they are learning!-David Farmer, NILE training consultant, theatre director, and authorStrange Medicine is an original short play about a mysterious scientist doing secretive research while renting a guesthouse from a family. The engaging, suspenseful play hits on an important theme: how is truth decided in science?This play was written for English students to improve their communication and speaking skills. As students read, practice, and perform these plays, they will learn cultural contexts, conversational moves, intonation and body language, high frequency lexical phrases, and grammar patternsShort enough for a project in a speaking class, but expandable to fill a whole elective class, drama unit, or theater club production,Strange Medicine makes drama in the classroom a good thing!In addition to the script, this book contains Preview activities, Pragmatics lesson on changing the subject, Advice on producing a play, Pronunciation tips, Glossary of theater vocabulary.

These scripts will give students the opportunity to confidently practise language in a safe and structured setting where they can enjoy playing roles and bringing the story to life. ... they'll be having so much fun that they won't even realise that they are learning-David Farmer, NILE training consultant, theatre director, and authorDedicated careerwoman, Lola, thrills her family when she brings home a boyfriend. But when they meet him, they realize something is wrong with Mr. Right. This engaging and suspenseful drama will get students talking about the difference between dreams and reality, as well as . They'll be practicing venting, as well as responding to venting. And, this play was written for English students to improve their communication and speaking skills. As they read, practice, and perform these plays, they will learn: communication in cultural contexts conversational moves, such as changing the subject, expressing doubt, seeking clarification, and persuading use of intonation and body language high frequency lexical phrases and grammar patternsShort enough for a project in a speaking class, but expandable to fill a whole elective class, drama unit, or theater club production, Colorado Ghost Story makes drama in the classroom a good thing!About the Play 4 characters, 8 scenes, about 17 minutes to perform. Language of the play is graded to A2+/B1 (intermediate) level, although the demands of performance may be higherIn addition to the script, this book contains: Preview activities Pragmatics lesson on venting Advice on producing a play Pronunciation tips Glossary of theater vocabulary

These scripts will give students the opportunity to confidently practise language in a safe and structured setting where they can enjoy playing roles and bringing the story to life. ... they'll be having so much fun that they won't even realise that they are learning-David Farmer, NILE training consultant, theatre director, and authorDedicated careerwoman, Lola, thrills her family when she brings home a boyfriend. But when they meet him, they realize something is wrong with Mr. Right. This engaging and suspenseful comedy will get students talking about how we choose our partners and how well they should get along with our family. However, this play was written for English students to improve their communication and speaking skills.As students read, practice, and perform these plays, they will learn: communication in cultural contexts conversational moves, such as sharing feelings and expressing empathy use of intonation and body language high frequency lexical phrases and grammar patternsShort enough for a project in a speaking class, but expandable to fill a whole elective class, drama unit, or theater club production, Introducing Rob makes drama in the classroom a good thing!About the Play 5 characters, 5 scenes, about 15 minutes to perform. Language of the play is graded to A2+/B1 (intermediate) level, although the demands of performance may be higherIn addition to the script, this book contains: Preview activities Pragmatics lesson on answering a false accusation Advice on producing a play Pronunciation tips Glossary of theater vocabulary

These scripts will give students the opportunity to confidently practise language in a safe and structured setting where they can enjoy playing roles and bringing the story to life. ... they'll be having so much fun that they won't even realise that they are learning!-David Farmer, NILE training consultant, theatre director, and authorJust Desserts is a short, original play about what happens when a teenager has to stand up to their boss, an overbearing celebrity chef. The engaging, suspenseful play hits on an important theme for students, how to stand up for yourself in a difficult situation. However, this play was written for English students to improve their communication and speaking skills.As students read, practice, and perform these plays, they will learn: cultural contexts conversational moves intonation and body language high frequency lexical phrases and grammar patternsShort enough for a project in a speaking class, but expandable to fill a whole elective class, drama unit, or theater club production, Just Desserts makes drama in the classroom a good thing!About the Play 6 characters, 8 scenes, about 15 minutes to perform. Language of the play is graded to A2+/B1 (intermediate) level, although the demands of performance may be higher In addition to the script, this book contains: Preview activities Pragmatics lesson on answering a false accustation Advice on producing a play Pronuncation tips Glossary of theater vocabulary

Everything you need to get dramatic in the classroomThis easy-to-use, comprehensive teacher-resource book has lesson plans and practical activities that integrate theater into language learning. Plus ten original scripts so you can put the activities into action immediately! Drama and play scripts can be used to teach pronunciation, pragmatics, and other communication skills, as well as provide grammar and vocabulary practice!Conveniently organized into two parts, Part 1 includes pragmatics mini-lessons, community builders, drama games, and pronunciation activities. There are also lesson plans for producing a play (either fully-staged or as Reader's Theater), as well as guidelines and activities for writing plays to use with (or without students,) and suggestions for integrating academic content. You'll even find rubrics and evaluation schemes for giving notes and feedback.Part 2 includes 10 original monologues and scripts of varying lengths that can be photocopied and used in the classroom. Specifically designed to feature everyday language and high frequency social interactions, these scenes and sketches follow engaging plot arcs in which characters face obstacles and strive to achieve objectives.With a foreword by Ken Wilson, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in using the performing arts to help students become more confident and fluent speakers.

What what you do if your best friend had a body odor problem?Would you tell them directly, indirectly, have someone talk to them, or something else?What if your smelly friend was also your secret crush? Does it matter if it's a boy or a girl? Have you ever been in this situation before? Is good hygiene important to you?What Would You Do? by Taylor Sapp is more than just a collection of 81 tricky hypothetical situations. Each dilemma includes suggested solutions, variations, and extension activities so they're easy to adapt to your students and your classroom.Use them as thoughtful and engaging warmers, fillers, or as the start of a class discussion, or even pre-writing. Follow them up with one of the writing assignments or a project from the 16 games and activities in the appendix.Unlike other quick conversation prompts, the dilemmas in What Would You Do? cover a wide variety of topics, for a range of ages and levels of English, such as: everyday problems: What if you had a friend who was always late? fun situations: What skill would you want instantly downloaded to your brain? ethical issues: Would you let someone steal to feed their family? fantasy: What if a wizard anointed you the chosen one? topical social issues: Would you hire a qualified undocumented immigrant?Engaging, flexible, fun. What Would You Do? is your students' new favorite activity!

Students thrive in classrooms where they feel safe, welcome, and supported. Building a sense of community and teamwork is an effective means of facilitating student success.Burns skillfully blends community-building activities with real classroom content, providing students with opportunities to practice language skills while acclimatizing to the classroom. While intended primarily for language arts and English as a second language classrooms, Burns's activities readily adapt to a range of disciplines and age groups.Beginning with a section on setting classroom and instructor expectations, Burns moves on to team-building exercises focused on lesson content. His section on getting-to-know-you activities is designed to foster a sense of belonging, while the five get-to-know-your-teacher exercises introduce you to your students in a fun, relaxed manner.Supported by information on material requirements, time limits, and resources, Classroom Community Builders provides handouts and worksheets, available both within the book and online, offering new ideas to experienced and novice instructors alike.

The skills associated with successful group work go way beyond the classroom. They are life skills that can be applied in all areas of our lives. Patrice [Palmer's] wonderful course...is a must for any teacher and every resource room.-Chris Mares, author of 50 Ways to Be a Better TeacherSuccessful implementation and completion of team activities requires instructors and students alike to confront challenges not present in individual work. To maximize learning, group projects need a solid lesson plan that helps studentsunderstand the benefits of group work,develop ground rules and assign responsibilities,value everyone's contributions, andresolve potential conflicts.Teacher, curriculum designer, and "teacherpreneur" Patrice Palmer offers thirteen easily implemented, robust group-work activities formatted to foster the development of life skills. Designed with secondary and postsecondary students in mind, Palmer's workbook takes students through the team-building process, from getting to know one another to a final evaluation of the group's work and success.Written in a user-friendly format, Successful Group Work: 13 Activities to Teach Teamwork Skills allows teachers to choose activities that best meet their students' needs. Make group work a powerful addition to your teaching repertoire. You may be surprised how your students rise to meet a new challenge!

What are you waiting for? The play's the thing!Aida is planning to go to university and study science to get a practical in-demand job. However, there is a catch: Aida is a talented actress. When a famous theatre school invites her to audition for a spot, Aidas friends and relatives are excited about the opportunity. Everyone has advice for her, but Aida must make her own decision about her future.Her Own Worst Enemy is part of the Integrated Skills Through Drama series that teaches speaking and communication skills through the performance of a one-act play. This flexible curriculum is perfect for a class project, elective course, or drama club.As students prepare to perform the play, they study intonation and pronunciation skills such as sentence and word stress for meaning. They learn about body language and gesture as ways to communicate. They analyze the script as a work of literature and also mine it for language and rhetorical strategies to encourage someone, give advice, tease a friend and respond to teasing and talking through an issue. And they learn to apply those strategies to their performance and to real-life situations. A variety of performance options are featured, including Reader's Theater.Background readings discussing the benefits of the Liberal Arts and STEM majors, as well as profiles of a computer programmer and an opera director round out the curriculum. A number of creative writing projects to rewrite the script, adapt the play, or even write a sequel allow you to extend the learning further.This original drama-based coursebook is sure to engage and motivate your learners

Finalist, British Council ELTons Awards for Innovation in English Language Teaching, 2019.Creative, intriguing short stories to make students think and wonder what if. . .Stories Without End engages students with literature through intriguing short stories that make them think and wonder. What if we could teleport anywhere in the world whenever we wanted to? Will robots ever replace human teachers? Why are some people optimists while others are pessimists? Where does our personality come from?Stories Without End also gets students creating with engaging projects. Because the stories have no end, students will have to create their own. They'll also find themselves writing about one particular character, drawing a scene from the story, interviewing people about the theme of the story, or keeping a dream journal. Each story is also supported with questions and vocabulary activities to introduce the story and followed by discussion questions.Perfect for teaching reading, creative writing, or discussion. And it's a flexible resource. Use it as the main book for a month-long elective, as a regular supplement activity, or an occasional treat for the students!