Some of the books are in "parallel text", two languages side by side, which is the most effective way to learn.
The illustrated stories include online lesson plans with grammar, phonics, theatre exercises, improvisations, dialogues, word games, vocabulary, songs, and art projects. They target children but are excellent for ESL students of all ages.
The list of illustrated stories is in the Stories page. Click on the covers for samples, and on the titles for the lessons. The Sample Lesson explains the active-passive structure of the lessons, so the attention of the student remains at its maximum during the class hour.
Illustrated stories in verse with online lesson plans - Three reading levels
(Perfect for ESL)
Level One
Aesop, born in the 7th c BC, wrote his stories and morals for an adult audience. He used animals as his characters so as not to offend his audience or the governing powers.
The common sense wisdom of Aesop's morals is ageless. We are never too old to be reminded to beware of flattery, greed and complacency.
PARALLEL TEXT
English - French
Illustrated in Verse
Don't Touch The Mangos !
The greedy owner of a large mango tree will not share the overflow of mangos with her neighbors. Illustrated
ANIMATIONS
Alpha
Ink
Editions
English-Spanish English-French Spanish-French
Twelve stories inspired by Aesop's Fables
with dialogues for a performance
45 pages
Click on the cover for a sample
English-Spanish English-French Spanish-French
Parallel text
For a Performance: Sets - Props - Costumes
Stories in
English
French
Spanish
by
Meric du Val
Parallel text
Synopsis and Samples
Level Two
Level Three
The list is in the Stories page.
Click on the cover for samples and on the titles for the lessons.
The Sample Lesson can be adapted to any subject or age group
