Graded Readers

Joey dreams a Tyrannosaurus Rex is outside his window waiting to eat him. What happens when he goes outside and finds out it's not a dream? What could go wrong with a dinosaur going to school? And how can Joey be sure he isn't dreaming? Read the story, then write your own ending!Inside find:Before You Read QuestionsThe Story (1493 Words / A2)After You Read QuestionsProject IdeasStories Without End Graded Readers are engaging stories graded to readability levels for students learning English as a second language. But they don't feel like your typical school reading books because they're written Story First, Language Second! The story and the ideas it raises come first and foremost! Create passionate readers by giving them high-interest stories with new settings, memorable characters, intriguing plot twists, and wise lessons in language that is accessible, but not sanitized or distorted to fit an abstract standard!And these truly are stories without endings. Because the stories end on an open scene, students can write their own sequel. 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.

Looking for short stories to get your class in the Halloween spirit?Want to introduce your ESL students to some great American urban legends?Looking for quick and easy reads for the horror lover in your class?This collection of 16 classic creepy stories or urban legends are just the thing! Don't worry, they're classroom-safe with minimal gore or blood and maximum suspense and twist. A few are even funny or a bit touching. Introduce your class to:The Hook - two friends drive off ripping the hook off of a hook-handed killer who was about to attack themDon't Turn on the Lights - a college students' roommate is killed while she's in the roomThe Last Ride - a boy who died on a Ferris wheel surprises a new fair workerThe Warning - a woman thinks the man flashing his high beams at her is a killer, but the truth is much worse!Teddy Bear - a young woman discovers the ghost in her house loves stuffed animals as much as she does.and more....The book also contains comprehension questions at the back that fit any story. Four story starter prompts let students create their own scary stories!It's perfect as a graded reader, a fun Halloween treat, or a the beginning of a writing unit for students to create their own scary stories.