Oxford Bookworms Library Starter Level: The Ransom of Red Chief. Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every cover. Bill Driscoll and the narrator, Sam, plan to kidnap the only son of a prominent resident of Summit, called Ebenezer Dorset. Activities build language skills and check understanding. Students prosecute Johnny's kidnappers. Choice - Students can choose from over 270 books, across a wide range of genres – from crime, fantasy and thrillers, to classics, plays and non-fiction. Retold by Paul Shipton. The two men soon realize that the little boy is just something else: he is extremely mischievous and hyperactive. Selected Bookworms are available for your tablet or computer through the Oxford Learner's Bookshelf. "The Ransom of Red Chief". ISBN: 978-0-19-423415-3.
He convinces Sam to reduce the ransom from two thousand to fifteen hundred dollars to ensure that the boy's father does not have second thoughts about picking up the little rascal. He likes being away from home and likes the idea of camping on the mountaintop. Researcher Jacqueline Aiello tells us how. In this writing task students explain the irony of the father's response. At the beginning of his stay at the hideout, the boy decides that he is Red Chief and that Sam is Snake-eye the spy and Bill is his captive, Old Hank, in a game of Cowboys and Indians. Follow links to PDF and Google Docs formats. However, they soon determine that they have bitten off more than they can chew. Thus, it is no surprise that Bill is soon fed up with the boy's antics. Reading for pleasure: appealing to learners, not readers - Reading expert and teacher trainer, Verissimo Toste, tells us about the benefits of extensive reading and how to get your students to do it. There's something for everyone! Glossaries teach difficult vocabulary. Asks Debbie Reese, a Nambe Pueblo Indian woman. Lesson plans and teaching resources.
The kidnapping goes awry when they receive a letter from Mr. Dorset, telling them that he is willing to take the boy off their hands if they are willing to pay him $250, as the boy is not missed at home. David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading. The kidnappers, tired of the boy's pranks, agree to Mr. Dorset's terms; they take the boy back home, pay up the $250, and leave Summit without achieving what they had set out to do. Why invest in extensive reading? Pre-reading activities, including vocabulary; text of the story with reading support; post-reading activities and a related nonfiction article. Thought-provoking perspective in this blog. Comfort and Consistency - Bookworms are written to a carefully designed language syllabus, judged to be "the most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story" by David R. Hill (ELT journal review). Extra Teacher Support - Free editable tests for every book makes it easy to use readers with your class, test your students' knowledge, and check their comprehension. Summit is a laid-back town, down south, and the two men figure that they can easily get away with the kidnapping in that part of the world. Dimensions: 198x129 mm. Find out about the benefits of reading with these blogs. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. When things start to go very wrong, both men soon regret their visit - and their idea.
Bill and Sam arrive in the small American town of Summit with only two hundred dollars, but they need more and Sam has an idea for making a lot of money. Instead of making money from Mr. Dorset, they pay him for kidnapping his son. "The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story. Is any plan foolproof? Adobe Reader required.
Nina Prentice explores the relevance of extensive reading in the language learning classroom. He then proceeds to torture Bill mercilessly: he tries to scalp Bill at dawn; he throws a big stone at him using a sling; and finally, he works him hard, as his horse, in a game of Black Scout. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. Illustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehension. The reliable grading and variety of books available means students practise and improve their English by reading at a comfortable level, with books that really interest them. "Has anyone seen [this story] used to teach about stereotypes? " Free editable tests for every book. He talks incessantly and does not tire of playing. The little boy absolutely loves being held captive by the two men.