Book details
Room Towerandother Level 2 (Penguin Joint Venture Readers)
Description
Three stories, three ghosts: a picture in a tower depicts a dangerous woman; a young woman marries an older man and arrives at his house, only to find that his dead wife is still there; and a dead man walks through a house every night, because sometimes the dead do come back.;"Penguin Readers" is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.;"Penguin Readers" are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from "Easystarts" with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: "Contemporary", "Classics" or "Originals". At the end of each book there is a section of enjoyable exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing.;Some titles in the series are available with an accompanying audio cassette, or in a book and cassette pack. Additionally, selected titles have free accompanying "Penguin Readers Factsheets" which provide stimulating exercise material for students, as well as suggestions for teachers on how to exploit the Readers in class.
Age
5-8
Text complexity
developing
Why to read
- Cultural Enrichment: 'Room Towerandother Level 2 (Penguin Joint Venture Readers)' offers readers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Rudyard Kipling's storytelling, which often reflects the culture and values of the time period in which he wrote.
- Language Development: As a Level 2 reader, this book is designed to help early language learners enhance their reading skills through accessible vocabulary and sentence structure, making it an ideal choice for those looking to improve their English proficiency.
- Historical Significance: Rudyard Kipling is a Nobel Prize-winning author, and reading his works can provide insight into the literary history and evolution of modern English literature, allowing readers to appreciate the historical context of his writing.
- Entertainment: Kipling's stories are known for their adventure, moral lessons, and engaging narratives. 'Room Towerandother Level 2' is likely to entertain readers with its storytelling while providing thought-provoking themes and characters.