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This play provides both familiarity and plenty of opportunity for the pleasant repetition of key vocabulary and structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"d3d3d3\" size=\"1\" width=\"200%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"2 - Elementary\/Junior High","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1080126745,"sku":"672379017790","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/4779\/files\/HEA1B_b63d0911-7a64-4fee-ba29-f02117cadffe.png?v=1709740383"},{"product_id":"step-2-how-do-i-get-there","title":"Step 2 - How Do I Get There? kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eHow Do I Get There? kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play is suitable to elementary students of all ages. It is the story about the misadventures of a girl from Québec who tries to visit her friend in Paris. In the end, she makes it to his house only to find that he has already left to visit her. By the end of this kit most students should be able to complete their own ten-page story extensions entirely in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnhance your kit with the following extras:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"50%\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/manigan-the-giant-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003eManigan the Giant- Reader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eManigan is a gentle giant and steward of the Earth who uses his bounty to aid those in need. He helps a couple of people who unfortunately take advantage of his kindness and eat up his stores of food. When the giant becomes weak, the couple realize that they have to give back to the one who has given them so much. They nurture Manigan back to health. This tale, which evokes First Nations wisdom, is a parable that reminds us of the need to treat our world with respect, and not just as something to be viewed as a resource for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: \u003cstrong\u003eJana Tublinshlak\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAppropriate for ages:\u003cstrong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"50%\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/prince-gimme-gimme-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003ePrince Gimme-Gimme- Reader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003ePrince Albert has been brought up in the lap of luxury. The more material goods he has, the less satisfied he feels. Because of his greedy nature, he becomes known as Prince Gimme-Gimme. One day, while speeding on his motorbike, he almost runs over an old man\u0026gt; This event triggers a sense of remorse in him and causes him to re-evaluate his life. One night, while looking up at the stars, Prince Albert decides to become a space explorer. He heads off into the heavens in his spaceship. Years later, he returns to his home with his new-found alien friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations:\u003cstrong\u003e Jana Tublinshlak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate for ages: \u003cstrong\u003e7-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"2 - Elementary\/Junior High","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1080127473,"sku":"672379017943","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/4779\/files\/HEA2A_fc8adc68-6bb3-4c17-aae1-4b58f8e83c1c.png?v=1709740634"},{"product_id":"step-3-purple-locks","title":"Step 3 - Purple Locks kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003ePurple Locks kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary take on the old classic\u003cem\u003e The Three Little Bears.\u003c\/em\u003e The slightly punky-looking Purple Locks visits the three bears' house and gets into much too much mischief. This story is an open-ended one, which can lead to the story extension and play extension activities that are introduced at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnhance your kit with the following extras:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/student-portal-1-portal-kit-up-to-32-students-1-year?variant=1090918381\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/simon-the-grump-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003eSimon the Grump- Reader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eSimon is a somewhat peculiar boy who loves rain, snow, sleet and wind, and despises sunny, pleasant weather. One day he is swept up into the air by a ferocious hurricane. As he is flying through the sky, he notices a baby that has also been caught up in the wind. Risking his own safety, he rescues the child and returns him to his mother. He is heralded by the villagers as a hero. Simon the Grump becomes Simon my friend. This book is written in verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations: \u003cstrong\u003eAdrien Deggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appropriate for ages:\u003cstrong\u003e 7-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/SimonLarge1.jpg\" rel=\"group6\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Simonthumb1.jpg\" alt=\"image 1\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/SimonLarge2.jpg\" rel=\"group6\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Simonthumb2.jpg\" alt=\"image 2\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/SimonLarge3.jpg\" rel=\"group6\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Simonthumb3.jpg\" alt=\"image 3\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/SimonLarge4.jpg\" rel=\"group6\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Simonthumb4.jpg\" alt=\"image 4\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"50%\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/prince-gimme-gimme-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003ePrince Gimme-Gimme- Reader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003ePrince Albert has been brought up in the lap of luxury. The more material goods he has, the less satisfied he feels. Because of his greedy nature, he becomes known as Prince Gimme-Gimme. One day, while speeding on his motorbike, he almost runs over an old man\u0026gt; This event triggers a sense of remorse in him and causes him to re-evaluate his life. One night, while looking up at the stars, Prince Albert decides to become a space explorer. He heads off into the heavens in his spaceship. Years later, he returns to his home with his new-found alien friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations:\u003cstrong\u003e Jana Tublinshlak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appropriate for ages: \u003cstrong\u003e7-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PrinceLarge1.jpg\" rel=\"group5\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Princethumb1.jpg\" alt=\"image 1\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PrinceLarge2.jpg\" rel=\"group5\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Princethumb2.jpg\" alt=\"image 2\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PrinceLarge3.jpg\" rel=\"group5\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Princethumb3.jpg\" alt=\"image 3\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"group\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/PrinceLarge4.jpg\" rel=\"group5\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Princethumb4.jpg\" alt=\"image 4\" height=\"85\" width=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"2 - Elementary\/Junior High","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1080128381,"sku":"672379017813","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/4779\/files\/HEA2B_52671aa6-d229-4704-83e5-5c35a8977c99.png?v=1709740924"},{"product_id":"step-1-a-table-for-two","title":"Step 1 - A Table for Two kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA Table for Two kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play is a comedy about two young people on a date. They decide to go to a restaurant and must deal with a comical waiter who sometimes misinterprets what the hungry couple wants, resulting in numerous unexpected interactions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a wonderful play for the beginning older second language student as the funny scenarios help students relax and enjoy the language, while learning many essential words and phrases that they will need in everyday interactions. The emotional content of the play, often exaggerated, helps students quickly remember these important words and the comical misinterpretations on the part of the waiter serve to emphasize and enhance meaning for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"dee0e0\" size=\"1\" width=\"50%\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnhance your kit with the following extras:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/ali-and-the-rain-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003eAli and the Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eAli lives in a North African village with his wife, Nadia. One day he decides to clean his water tank, a job that he has not done for ten years during which time his waistline has expanded considerably. His problems start when he has trouble fitting through the opening at the top of the tank; then he is attacked by mosquitoes and finally, when rain starts to fill the tank, he remembers that he does not know how to swim. Nadia has been practising her dance routine during this time so has not heard his cries for help, but eventually she arrives and rescues him from drowning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Cameron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: \u003cstrong\u003eJana Tubinshlak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate for ages:\u003cstrong\u003e 12-Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"group7\" href=\"http:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/AliLarge4.jpg\" class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr align=\"left\" width=\"50%\" size=\"1\" color=\"dee0e0\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.aimlanguagelearning.com\/products\/mad-mabels-christmas-sold-in-groups-of-6\"\u003eMad Mabel's Christmas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThis is a touching story about an intergenerational relationship between a young girl and a very old woman who lives in a garbage dump. Mad Mabel teaches Anna many lessons through this story, including a sense of responsibility for others, kindness, love and friendship. She teaches Anna that people are not always what they appear to be on the outside. This story is sure to capture your students' hearts. It is the first in our series of short novels for adolescents in the series Stories inAction!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStory: \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Cameron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations:\u003cstrong\u003e Adrien Deggan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppropriate for ages: \u003cstrong\u003e7-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product14\"\u003e\u003chr width=\"200%\" size=\"1\" color=\"d3d3d3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3 - Secondary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1080131729,"sku":"672379017820","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/4779\/files\/FJEA1B_713c02b5-7362-4500-bb49-a73c27920f98.png?v=1709150275"},{"product_id":"step-1-the-three-little-pigs","title":"Step 1 - The Three Little Pigs kit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe Three Little Pigs kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this traditional story the three pigs set out to build their own houses. The first pig builds a house of straw, the second builds a house of wood, and the third builds a house of bricks. The wolf arrives at each of the first two houses, and because they are built of weaker materials, blows them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This story is the first play of the \u003cem\u003eStories in Action! \u003c\/em\u003eseries. It is a very popular play with teachers and students. Its familiarity and subsequent predictability prove to be an excellent entry point for students learning a new language, or those beginning this methodology for the first time. \u003cem\u003eThe Three Little Pigs \u003c\/em\u003ehas pleasant repetition and is easy to learn. Students will be able to chime in to the words of the pigs or the wolf, even upon first presentation if encouraged to do so. The vocabulary is predictable, as students come to the storyline that is well known — a definite plus when trying to put students at ease, and this will help them to learn new vocabulary quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product14\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003chr color=\"d3d3d3\" size=\"1\" width=\"200%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"2 - Elementary\/Junior High","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40016961011792,"sku":"672379017783PB","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/4779\/files\/HEA1A_78031a7c-a30d-4978-91ab-56bd9195b70a.png?v=1709739830"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimlanguagelearning.com\/en-us\/collections\/english-teaching-kits-1.oembed","provider":"CDN AIM Language Learning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}