Why English? Comics for the Classroom
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The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing. The stories and exercises together are a whole-language anthology designed to improve communication skills. This book provides exercises that employ the cooperative/collaborative learning philosophy and address multiple learning styles.
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| why_english_01-09_w_cover.pdf | 2.01mb | Download |
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This section includes a table of contents, information about the project, and how teachers can use these comics in their classrooms.
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why_english_01-09_w_cover_0.pdf
pdf2.01mb
In these two English Teaching Forum articles, learn how to use comic strips in the English language classroom and how to encourage student storytelling through sequential art.
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22_whycomics_forum_articles.pdf
pdf5.33mb
One of these two English Teaching Forum articles is about how to make teaching materials more interactive and learner-focused. The second article is a detailed classroom activity about creating comics.
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23_more_forum_articles.pdf
pdf5.4mb
This is a story about José, who learns the importance of learning English. Comprehension questions, vocabulary and grammar exercises, and activities are included at the end of the story.
Author:
Mario Jose De Los Santos Branca
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why_english_10-14.pdf
pdf1.27mb
are_you_ready_to_learn.mp3
mp33.35mb
Boy meets girl. She speaks English, and he can’t understand her. What does he do? Read about how this relationship sparked one boy’s passion to study English.
Author:
Grace Brito Olano
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Sometimes a friend’s advice is the most important motivator. Read about how Andrea finally began to study English.
Author:
Sussy Janet Rojas Tovar
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why_english_19-22.pdf
pdf2.62mb
andrea.mp3
mp33.57mb
Love is a powerful motivator. So is music. Read Dana’s story about learning English, singing in English, and falling in love.
Author:
Carla Mazza Cuba
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why_english_23-26.pdf
pdf1.28mb
In this story, a visitor from another planet gets lost on Earth. Can he find someone to help him before his battery runs out?
Author:
Jose Carlos Chavez Bernedo
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why_english_27-30.pdf
pdf1016.3kb
Julia loves English, but her parents don’t see the value in her learning this language. One day, a visitor comes to their farm. Does he change their view of English?
Author:
Gabriela Saldana Duran
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why_english_31-34.pdf
pdf1.51mb
julias_story_lesson.pdf
pdf503.48kb
06-148julia_dia_mus_efx_sep28_07.mp3
mp334.26mb
Juan and Diego are alike in many ways except for one little thing: Diego knows English, and Juan doesn’t. When lost, one finds a bed, and one finds a bear. Find out how English makes a difference!
Author:
Erika Andrea Torres Nino
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why_english_35-38.pdf
pdf1.51mb
Where are your former classmates today? When Mr. Lois discovers the new job of one of his former classmates, it changes him.
Author:
Eddison Anacata Ordonez
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why_english_39-42.pdf
pdf1.3mb
gateway.mp3
mp322.77mb
Meet Cuy. He has a goal and works toward the goal. Does he achieve it? Read and find out!
Author:
Kelly Wendy Aliaga Valderrama
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why_english_43-46.pdf
pdf2.77mb
opportunity.mp3
mp321.3mb
How are sheep and English related? Find out in the story about sheep that help keep people around the world warm.
Author:
Rozana Laiza Huaman
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why_english_47-50.pdf
pdf1.29mb
Want more reasons to learn English? This comic outlines facts about English and offers advice on how to help you learn the language.
Author:
Sergio Del Carpio Alarcon
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why_english_51-54.pdf
pdf3.66mb
Follow two possible versions of Matt as this short comic explores how English can expand opportunities for education, employment, travel, communication, and understanding films.
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Read the story of a young man named York who dreams of going to New York. Once he gets a job in New York, things are not as he imagined. Read how his life changes – for the better.
Author:
Ana Lucia Cardenas Figueroa
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why_english_59-62.pdf
pdf3.48mb
13-york_dia_mus_efx_sep28.01_04.mp3
mp36.55mb
In this story, the main character has the dream of becoming a lawyer but isn’t able to get a job after graduation. Read and find out what happens next.
Author:
Pierina Belen Olivera Molina
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do_you_speak_english.pdf
pdf1.65mb
do_you_speak_english.mp3
mp32.18mb
do_you_speak_english_lesson_plan.pdf
pdf3.36mb
This story gives some advice about learning English, including having a positive attitude and being responsible.
Author:
Kruzkaya Melissa Lopez Quispe
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english_part_of_my_life.pdf
pdf1.14mb
english_part_of_my_life.mp3
mp31.96mb
In this story, the main character uses his love of video games to learn English.
Author:
Jonathan Jesus Mendoza Nunez
Find out all the ways that English helps the main character in this story.
Author:
Ursula Belen Gutarra Pacheco
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studying_english_is_good.pdf
pdf1.09mb
studying_english_is_good.mp3
mp32.83mb
When on vacation, the main character encounters someone who has lost his father. Can he help? Read and find out!
Author:
Victor Leonardo Chuquihuaccha Hernandez
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a_great_experience_a_great_trip.pdf
pdf1.61mb
yellowstone_radio_ad.mp3
mp3668.25kb
In this story, learn how the narrator, with the help of his cousin, practices all four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to learn English. His hard work is rewarded in the end.
Author:
Jose Elias Saba Allende
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learning_english_whenever_i_can.pdf
pdf1.49mb
learning_english_whenever_i_can.mp3
mp35.72mb
Derek travels to the U.S. Find out all the opportunities he misses throughout his stay because he doesn’t know English. Does he finally get a job in the end?
Author:
Ana Belen Ponce Escobedo; Camila Ponce Lazo
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a_lucky_guy.pdf
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a_lucky_guy.mp3
mp32.42mb
The narrator in this story has a dream about being on a TV show where he sings a song in English. Unfortunately, he doesn’t quite know the lyrics! Read to find out what happens after he wakes up from his dream.
Author:
Diana Vargas; Nicole Castro
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i_am_0.pdf
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i_am.mp3
mp31.39mb
This document provides the answer keys for the Comics in the Classroom materials.
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why_english_131-139_bc.pdf
pdf1.48mb
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