About the Course

Backpack

Mario Herrera and Diane Pinkley

A new seven-level program for early learners, Backpack is chock full of opportunities to learn through catchy songs and chants, stickers, games, hands-on projects, and Total Physical Response (TPR) activities. The Backpack approach goes beyond other programs and integrates vocabulary, grammar, and the four skills into a seamless whole.


Reach into Backpack for the most successful classroom ingredients:

 

  • Beautifully illustrated vocabulary presentations captivate young learners.
  • Little Books (Levels Starter–3) and Magazines (Levels 4–6) motivate young readers.
  • Workbooks, Posters, and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar.
  • An interleaved Teacher's Edition offers a wealth of teaching and assessment options.
  • Teacher's Bonus Backpack includes reproducible activities.
  • Videos, CD-ROMs, and a Companion Website provide variety and additional input.