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These two novels and the accompanying workbooks are written according to the ESL levels of
the Ontario ESL Curriculum Grades 9 to 12 English as a Second Language. The Bluejay's Eyes is written at Level 3/4. The theme focuses on overcoming the feelings of isolation and loneliness. The new students' excitement of being in a new country and experiencing a new culture is offset by the fears and insecurities of overcoming the language barrier, while adapting to being a typical teenager in high school. It's about true friendship and lifelong bonds that form despite cultural and language barriers. It's about dealing with peer pressure and exposure to new mature things (dances, first-loves, etc.) that all teenagers have to go through in their high school experience. Also, it's about maturing, becoming independent and "growing up," being in a different country and living in a new cultural environment. The ESL students struggle through discrimination and interact with Canadian students. They overcome cultural diversity and are accepted into their new surroundings. The Bluejay's Eyes Comprehension Book contains exercises for each chapter that can be used in class. Each workbook chapter reviews comprehension, vocabulary, language skills and journal writing.
9781-894601-64-1
$7.95 est.
Comprehension Book
978-1-926987-00-2
$6.95 est.
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