stories for thinking students
spanish
stories for thinking students Series of graded readers specially designed for young people who want to think for themselves - in Spanish! Four levels of difficulty, corresponding to the first, second, third and fourth years of the E.S.O. syllabus and employing a basic vocabulary of 600, 1000, 1500 and 2000 words. Original stories with a small number of main characters and strong narratives guaranteed to keep readers hooked from beginning to end. Each story dramatises social and moral themes to encourage pupils to really “think in Spanish� and to inspire classroom discussion. Themes range from bullying at school and teenage drug abuse to international terrorism and the war in Iraq. Each volume contains a full range of grammar, vocabulary and comprehension exercises as well as an extensive glossary of difficult words. The series as a whole follows established guidelines on the non-sexist use of language.
spanish
level 1 El atajo Themes for reflection and discussion: family tensions, crossing the generation gap, discovering what is really important in one’s life. 978-84-7873-510-5
level 1 Cuesti贸n de valor Themes for reflection and discussion: the meaning of courage, being honest with oneself, developing a personal morality. 978-84-7873-511-2
level 1 El chiflado Themes for reflection and discussion: social injustice, the unequal distribution of wealth, society ’s responsibility for the poor, the relationship between men and animals. 978-84-7873-512-9
level 2 Volcรกn Themes for reflection and discussion: the politics of the environment, the dangers of letting natural warnings go unheeded.
978-84-7873-513-6
level 2 Iqbal Masih Themes for reflection and discussion: child slavery in the world today, the effects of globalization, human rights, how one individual can make a difference. 978-84-7873-514-3
level 2 El creyente Themes for reflection and discussion: the search for meaning, international terrorism, democracy versus Islamic fundamentalism, racial and religious hatred. 978-84-7873-515-0
level 3 La escuela del miedo Themes for reflection and discussion: the psychological relationship between the bully and his victim, the victim’s sense of isolation and helplessness, the passive complicity of others, the only way out. 978-84-7873-516-7
level 3 Prueba de fuego Themes for reflection and discussion: sexual stereotypes, women working in “a man’s world”, achievement through confidence in one’s own merits, discovering oneself in a moment of truth. 978-84-7873-517-4
level 3 Zona de combate Themes for reflection and discussion: American policy in the Middle East, the futility and the horror of war, the reliability of the information our governments give us. 978-84-7873-518-1
level 4 El claro Themes for reflection and discussion: knowing and respecting Nature, preserving the environment, racial tensions and learning respect for others. 978-84-7873-519-8
level 4 Cada 15 segundos Themes for reflection and discussion: the dangers of sexual stereotypes, the scourge of domestic violence, the persistent bias of the judicial system against women. 978-84-7873-520-4
level 4 Pacto con el diablo Themes for reflection and discussion: the danger of all drugs, the vulnerability of young people, the cynicism of dealers, the cost in ruined lives. 978-84-7873-521-1