Two levels: Elementary
Ages: 9 years and above
Happy Earth
Bill Bowler and Sue Parminter
A topic-based course that allows learners to extend their language skills while learning about the world around them.
Key features
* Happy Earth is a two-level course bridging the gap between primary and lower secondary courses. Designed for upper primary, it takes into account real progress in reading and writing in the early primary years. It can be used as a follow-on course from Happy Street.
* Happy Earth extends children's language skills and knowledge about the world through topic-based units. Information about the real world is balanced by animal fun and fantasy subjects of interest to young pre-teens.
* Clear signposting of new structures prepares the ground for a more analytical approach to grammar.
* A rich variety of authentic-looking reading texts builds vocabulary, skills and confidence.
* Catchy songs and raps with integrated skills or a language focus motivate learners.
* The 'Where on Earth?' puzzle adventure story introduces children to aspects of culture in different countries.
* Four 'Read all about it!' spreads in each level offer extended reading practice and exposure to different text types.
* Four 'Do you remember?' spreads in each level feature activities and games for class revision work.
* Two plays in each level give enjoyable opportunities for reading aloud or acting out.
Sample pages:
http://www.oup.com/elt/catalogue/isbn/1460?cc=ar#sample_pdf
Audio clips:
http://www.oup.com/elt/catalogue/isbn/1460?cc=ar#sample_audio
Components:
Class Book
* topic-based units
* Action File cut-and-stick activity in each unit
* adventure puzzle story
* four 'Read all about it!' spreads
* four 'Do you remember?' revision spreads
* two plays
Activity Book
* puzzles and activities to reinforce target vocabulary and structures
* clear grammar tables focusing on patterns in language
* a writing syllabus with real-life tasks and an introduction to guided picture composition
Teacher's Book
* detailed teaching notes
* additional photocopiable pairwork activities
* unit and cumulative tests, including practice for some of the activity types in the Cambridge Young Learners 'Movers' and 'Flyers' exams
Cassettes / CDs
* catchy songs and raps
* a wide variety of listening tasks
Student's Website
www.oup.com/elt/happyearth
* interactive practice (suitable for Cambridge Young Learners 'Movers' and 'Flyers')
* web search comprehension activities linked with authentic online children's news items
* 'Bulldog and friends' e-cards for students to create and send
* interactive games
Teacher's Website
www.oup.com/elt/teacher/happyearth
* downloadable practice activities (suitable for Cambridge Young Learners 'Movers' and 'Flyers')
* downloadable worksheets for use with the adventure story 'Where on Earth?'
* useful links for 'Where on Earth?' country projects