Graded Reader series – New tales from South Africa
This new series of graded readers combines stories, poems, drama and non-fiction texts to give children a balanced reading experience. The books are fun, will make children think and will help them read with confidence.
The material in the readers is supported by:
- Pre-reading activities
- Vocabulary lists of new and unfamiliar words that will help with comprehension and independent reading, and
- Beautiful illustrations that will enhance understanding and enjoyment.
The content of each book is developed around 1 theme.
All the fiction stories are original and new, written by South African authors and illustrators.
Graded Reader series – New tales from South Africa
230 x 165 Soft cover
Pack price: R 704.00 incl.
New tales from South Africa 1 New tales from South Africa 2 New tales from South Africa 3 New tales from South Africa 4 New tales from South Africa 5 New tales from South Africa 6 New tales from South Africa 7 New tales from South Africa 8 New tales from South Africa 9 New tales from South Africa 10 | ISBN 978-1920520083 ISBN 978-1920520090 ISBN 978-1920520106 ISBN 978-1920520113 ISBN 978-1920520120 ISBN 978-1920520137 ISBN 978-1920520144 ISBN 978-1920520151 ISBN 978-1920520168 ISBN 978-1920520175 |
Examples of pages from New Tales from SA
Contents of the 10 books
New Tales from South Africa 1
- Before you start reading
- Lucas Radebe – a short biography
- Ecosystems of our world
- Mawela and the cannibal
A folk tale from Swaziland
New Tales from South Africa 2
- Before you start reading
- Muncha Buncha Lunch – a poem
- Stars Cook up Lesson Plan to fight Obesity
- Yemen children facing famine
- Foods of the world
- Thakadu’s appetite
A fable from North-West Province
New Tales from South Africa 3
- Before you start reading
- Our heritage
- Our National symbols
- World Heritage Sites
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
The Cradle of Humankind - The Theft of the Golden Sceptre
Cartoon – historical fiction - Princess Ndoniyamanzi
A love story from KwaZulu-Natal
New Tales from South Africa 4
- Before you start reading
- A brief overview of publishing
- Using colours in advertising
- The rabbit and the horse
A fable from Mpumalanga
New Tales from South Africa 5
- Before you start reading
- A brief overview of healthcare
- Back from the dead
A true story from KwaZulu-Natal
New Tales from South Africa 6
- Before you start reading
- Bullying – a cartoon
- The Measure of a Man – a poem
- The lunchbox – a play
- The Gracious Moon
A myth - Saved by a stranger
A cartoon about bullying
New Tales from South Africa 7
- Before you start reading
- Future plans – a poem
- The Hard Way – a poem
- Naughty Lizeka
A true story from the Eastern Cape - Life is so unfair!
- Education for all – mission not yet accomplished
- Natalie du Toit – a biography
New Tales from South Africa 8
- Before you start reading
- A limerick and a poem
- The march of technology
- Sandile and his computers
A modern tale from Mpumalanga
New Tales from South Africa 9
- Before you start reading
- Before I was a Mom – a poem
- The doll
A true story from the Eastern Cape - Rich kid – a poem
- A history of dolls
New Tales from South Africa 10
- Before you start reading
- I can make a difference – a poem
- Conservation of our renewable resources
- The tree on the mountain
A legend from Cape Town