10,000 Baskets: Based on "Assembly Line" a Short Story by B. Traven (Spotlight) [Hardcover]

Lonnie Burstein Hewitt (Author), Penny Bernal (Author), B. Traven (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070285896 | ISBN-13: 978-0070285897 | Publication Date: January 1, 1995

Young adults and adult learners at intermediate levels of English proficiency will love this collection of plays. Each one represents theater at its best - spiked with humor and written in lively, colloquial American English. Brief, inexpensive, and flexible, these plays are the ideal supplements to any reading, speaking, or conversation class. The plays can be used in different ways to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and each student book is packed with a variety of pre- and post-reading activities that test comprehension and spark lively classroom discussion. Each of the four plays is adapted from authentic, well-known sources, but rewritten to be accessible to non-native speakers. The Teacher's Edition/Production Notes includes detailed guidelines for actually producing each play, along with annotated copies of each play, complete answer keys, bibliographies, and much more. Class sets of each play (10 per set) are also available for a discounted price.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 52 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070285896
• ISBN-13: 978-0070285897
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,836,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent classroom resource for ESL students!, January 25, 1999

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This review is from: 10,000 Baskets: Based on "Assembly Line" a Short Story by B. Traven (Spotlight) (Hardcover)

My adult ESL students thoroughly enjoyed using 10,000 Baskets as a class text. Based on a classic story about quality of life, the play contains humor, action, and great language practice. Preview, comprehension, and extension activities are included. This play and its companion volumes provide a wonderful springboard for creative teachers who want to step up the excitement and joy in language learning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for ESL teachers, February 20, 2000

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This review is from: 10,000 Baskets: Based on "Assembly Line" a Short Story by B. Traven (Spotlight) (Hardcover)

A great book for the ESL classroom. My community college students were motivated to memorize their parts and stay after class to practice. Fun play, highly recommended.