Welcome Newcomers Library Additional Book Set

Engaging Nonfiction and Fiction Featuring Survival Vocabulary

The Welcome Newcomers® library is a unique instructional solution that introduces life in the United States to immigrant teens. As these students learn English and adapt to living in a new country, they must learn to fit in socially and academically. Developed around 14 topics that are critical to success in American schools and communities, Welcome Newcomers® gives recent immigrants relevant information supported by full-color photographs of diverse teens in real-world settings. The program includes nonfiction and fiction books, survival vocabulary cards, lesson plans, reproducible activities, and assessments. Each topic is covered by a pair of books, one nonfiction and one fiction. The 64-page nonfiction and 48-page fiction books feature easy-to-read text and engaging photographs. Welcome Newcomers® places special emphasis on building vocabulary, because research indicates the importance of vocabulary acquisition for students learning English. Survival words related to each topic are highlighted in the books, with definitions provided in text boxes on the page for easy reference. These same words are featured on the full-color vocabulary cards included in the box. Featuring diverse characters in contemporary settings, the books resonate with newcomers in secondary and adult programs.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Accessible text with low readability and photographs on every page for comprehension support
• Progress monitoring in the form of summative assessments for every topic and a program checklist
• Mature, engaging content focused on topics critical to newcomers
• Nonfiction and fiction
• Extensive teaching support for every book
• Focus on vocabulary acquisition

ADDITIONAL BOOK SET INCLUDES:

28 Topic-Based Books (1 Each of 28 Titles)

• 14 Nonfiction Books Paired with 14 Fiction Books