Backpack Second Edition: cross-curricular and task-based activities for Primary learners of English

Backpack Second Edition

Backpack is the proven seven-level course for young learners of English that offers a communicative program based on cross-curricular content and task-based activities. The new edition of Backpack incorporates the latest trends and up-to-the-minute technology.

Features of the new edition:

Teaches learners to speak English through social practice.
Incorporates a strong values strand in the Student Books.
Has a stronger focus on grammar and writing skills:

new Sound and Spelling sections in the Student Books and Workbooks.
a writing and a grammar section in every Student Book.

: About the authors; Read about co-authors Mario Herrera and Diane Pinkley and download Podcasts of the authors talking about teaching techniques.; Click here to read an interview with Mario Herrera.

: Find inspiring ideas for your primary classroom, discover new techniques and solutions that work, connect with other primary teachers, and share your own stories and creativity.
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Latest Resources

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Using the Interactive Whiteboard NEW!
The Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) feature may be used in a number of different ways. It allows the teacher to focus on particular aspects of each lesson as needed in order to review, warm up, present, reinforce, apply, or assess learning. Not only does use of the IWB improve students' motivation in general, it appeals to multiple learning styles and helps students process information in different modalities. Below are several examples of ways to use the IWB.

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Fun in Class
Level: Backpack Starter
Unit: Unit 1
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Ready for School
Level: Backpack Level 1
Unit: Unit 1
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First Day of Class
Level: Backpack Level 2
Unit: Unit 1
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From Morning to Night
Level: Backpack Level 3
Unit: Unit 1
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Friends Old and New
Level: Backpack Level 4
Unit: Unit 1
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The Family Circle
Level: Backpack Level 5
Unit: Unit 1
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Amazing People
Level: Backpack Level 6
Unit: Unit 1
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Backpack Graphic Organizers

Graphic organizers are ideal for use in the EFL classroom because key content information is visually represented in understandable form.

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Character Trait / Main Idea

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Fact Fish

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KWL / Idea Web

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Sequence Chain

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Story Sequence / Story Element

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Venn Diagram / T-chart

Professional Development for Primary Teachers

The world’s leading ELT experts provide powerful online professional development.

Program features:

Internationally recognized First TESL/TEFL Certificate from the ELT Institute, Hunter College, City University of New York after successfully finishing four modules.
Interactive instruction using video, audio, and text.
Classroom video segments show practical application of methodology.
Ongoing assessment.
Easy-to-use course management tools.
Appropriate for self-study or for instructor-led groups.

You can find more information on the Teacher Development Interactive website