Young ELI Readers - The Wind and the Sun - Stage 4 A2
A Tale of Strength and Kindness
"The Wind and the Sun" is a captivating story from the Young ELI Readers series, perfectly suited for learners at the A2 level. This charming tale explores the timeless theme of strength and kindness through a delightful narrative.
The story follows Jack, a shepherd who lives a peaceful life in the mountains with his beloved donkey and goat. But this tranquility is disrupted when the Wind and the Sun engage in a heated debate about who reigns supreme. The Wind, boasting of its power, challenges the Sun to a contest: whoever can make Jack remove his coat will be declared the strongest.
The story unfolds as the Wind attempts to bully Jack with its forceful gusts, only to find the shepherd stubbornly clinging to his coat. In contrast, the Sun takes a gentler approach, bathing Jack in its warm rays, making him comfortable and eventually prompting him to shed his coat.
This simple yet profound story teaches a valuable lesson: true strength lies not in brute force but in kindness and understanding.
Engaging Activities and Multimedia Support
The Young ELI Readers series is renowned for its engaging activities and comprehensive multimedia support. "The Wind and the Sun" comes with downloadable multimedia files, enhancing the learning experience and making it more interactive.
Educational Value and Language Focus
Beyond its entertaining narrative, this book offers valuable educational value. It provides a solid foundation in English language skills, focusing on:
**Vocabulary Areas:**
* **Members of the family:** Expanding vocabulary related to family members.
* **Actions:** Introducing verbs and action words.
* **The wood:** Learning vocabulary associated with trees and forests.
**Grammar and Structures:**
* **Prepositions of place:** Mastering the use of prepositions to describe location.
* **Present simple:** Understanding the present simple tense in its positive, negative, and interrogative forms.
* **Can/Can't for ability:** Learning to express ability and inability using "can" and "can't".
A Perfect Choice for English Learners
"The Wind and the Sun" is a delightful and enriching read for young learners of English. Its captivating story, engaging activities, and comprehensive language focus make it an ideal choice for developing English language skills in a fun and engaging way.
