Vocabulary through picture stories

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Develops confidence in speaking and writing

People

recreates the much-loved picture book experience so that young learners enjoy learning English vocabulary through visual stories.

Key features: • Thoughtfully constructed thematic, two-part picture stories draw children into the context for learning

• Carefully selected key words provide essential vocabulary for speaking and writing

• Thinking questions and activities ensure engagement while learning target vocabulary

• Picture stories, questions and activities provide ideas for speaking and writing

Scholastic takes the young learner on a delightful journey to introduce people around the world and the things they do.

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ContentsPeople Around Me 1 At home 6

2 At school 10

3 On the street 14

People at Work 4 At Dad’s office 18

5 At the hospital 22

6 At the restaurant 26

People Having Fun 7 At the bazaar 30

8 At the fair 34

9 At summer camp 38

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We Are the World 16 Cultural Day 66

17 At the food festival 70

18 Save the Earth Day 74

People on Vacation 10 On the snowy slopes 42

11 In the city 46

12 At Fairyland 50

Special Days 13 At a wedding 54

14 At the concert 58

15 Fancy dress competition 62

Word List 78

Answers 81

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1 American noun AmericansAn American is a person from the United States of America. The American looks very happy to pose for the camera.

2 Australian noun AustraliansAn Australian is a person from Australia. The Australian’s hat helps to keep the sun off his face.

3 Egyptian noun EgyptiansAn Egyptian is a person from Egypt. Rita’s friends, Tom and Maya, have dressed as Egyptians.

4 English adjectiveAn English person comes from England. The English couple look smart in their costumes.

5 Greek noun GreeksA Greek is a person from Greece. The Greek wears a long skirt with a kind of apron at the front.

6 Korean noun KoreansA Korean is a person from Korea. The Korean is posing for a photograph.

7 Malaysian noun MalaysiansA Malaysian is a person from Malaysia. Rita is dressed as a Malaysian for Cultural Day.

8 Mexican noun MexicansA Mexican is a person from Mexico.The Mexican is wearing a colorful hat called a sombrero.

9 Nigerian noun NigeriansA Nigerian is a person from Nigeria. The Nigerian wears a pretty scarf on her head.

10 Russian noun RussiansA Russian is a person from Russia. The Russian is dancing happily.

11 Saudi Arabian noun Saudi ArabiansA Saudi Arabian is a person from Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian is busy talking to his friend!

12 Scottish adjectiveA Scottish person comes from Scotland.Scottish men wear a skirt called a kilt.

13 Spanish adjectiveA Spanish person comes from Spain.Oh dear! The girl in the Spanish costume has a problem.

14 Thai noun ThaisA Thai is a person from Thailand. The Thai’s loose-fitting clothes look very comfortable !

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1. Why is everyone wearing different costumes?

2. How many kinds of costumes can you see in the picture? Name them.

3. What is the girl in the Spanish costume doing?

4. Why do you think she is doing this?

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1. Which of these costumes would you like to wear? Why?

2. Have you met any people from these places? How do you feel when you meet people from other countries?

3. What can you learn by traveling to other places?

4. Do some members of your family live in other places? How do you feel when you meet them?

Share aboutTalk about

1. What is happening in this picture?

2. How do you think the girl in the Spanish costume feels now?

3. Why do you think Mama looks pleased?

4. Can you tell what costume is Dave wearing?

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