Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a realneed in the ELT classroom for contemporary graded material thatwill stimulate students. John Lennon: Nowhere Boyis based on the 2009 hit British film about the iconic musiciangrowing up as a rebellious but gifted teenager in 1950s' Liverpool.Theenduring global success of the Beatles and the continuedinterest in Lennon's life and music make this an appealingreader for older teenagers. LEVEL 4BOOK & CD - with online resourcesPerfect alsofor native English speaking children who are struggling with theirreadingA fascinating and moving true story about oneof the greatest musical talents in recent historyFullcolour film stills from the documentary bring the story to lifeand aid comprehensionFact File section provides furtherinformation on John Lennon, the Beatles, and the city of Liverpool'People and Places' section provides clear visual contextbefore students start readingExtended self-study activitiesenable students to check their progress as they read Series Information Secondary ELT Readers isa series of contemporary teenage-focused titles,simplified for students of English as a Foreign Language.Theseries covers five levels from Starter Level (Beginners) toLevel 4 (Upper-Intermediate) and is aimed at students aged twelveto eighteen.Each reader is available in Book Only orBook and CD formats.The CD features an audio recordingof the story for reading along.There are also online resourcesheets providing extra activities and background informationfor the teacher.
