You know there are some short stories that are well-known like the Canterville ghost, the happy prince ...etc. Reading these stories for students of English is quite difficult. They have some kind of simplified versions. I am seeking these easy versions. If I can get with comprehension questions, I will be grateful in deed.
2007-01-11 08:50:15 · 5 answers · asked by burhanpeynirci 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
This site has many: http://www.bnl.com/shorts/.
I teach Spanish and often adapt stories myself with vocabulary that the students understand and I make vocab lists to go along with each story. It is a lot of work at first, but once you make it then you can use it for a long time.
2007-01-11 11:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scope magazines has adapted many classics for modern readers. I used their adaptation of "Medea", did a pre-reading activity on the time period, the students read it aloud and completed 5 questions, all in one 50 minute class period. You may be able to scan for back issues if you look them up on the web, but I do not have their exact website handy.
2007-01-11 20:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Globe Publishing Co. has books of adapted short stories complete with SQ's
2007-01-13 00:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?z=y&SAT=1&AUD=JUV&KIDS=y&SZE=10&WRD=classic+starts+series This is on Barnes and Noble's website which features the Classic Starts Series which has simplified or retold classics. They are in the juvenile section but would maybe fit your need.
2007-01-11 21:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by whatever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jamestown Publishing has a great selection of these! They're called "Thrills" and "Encounters" etc...really nicely done with questions and all.
2007-01-11 20:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by snowberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋