Graded Classics provide a personalized literacy environment that engage children at all reading levels through a wide variety of popular classics of English Literature. One of the principal aims is to inculcate the habit of reading in young children. The stories are adapted and simplified for young readers according to age group and language proficiency. The headwords indicate the active vocabulary of a child in the relevant age group. The classics further aim to create an environment in which children are comfortable, and are motivated to become better and more confident readers. Salient Features - Stories have been selected as per the recommendation of various Boards and schools - Unfamiliar words and phrases in the text are explained through footnotes - Careful grading of language and vocabulary make for easy reading and comprehension - Large, colourful and attractive illustrations not only bring the story to life but also aid child's understanding of the text - Comprehension questions that follow the text are a further aid to comprehension and help the teacher grade the students - A special supplement at the end comprising activities, nuggets of information, weblinks and information about film adaptations provide deeper insight into the life and times in which each story is set, and whets the student's appetite to explore further. Grade Key Grade 1 (8 to 9 years) 1000 headwords Grade 2 (9 to 10 years) 1500 headwords Grade 3 (10 to 11 years) 2000 headwords Grade 4 (11 to 12 years) 3000 headwords Pinocchio (Grade 1) Pinocchio, a wonderful puppet made by Geppetto the woodcarver, can walk, talk and work like other boys. This mischievous puppet goes through various adventures. His inquisitive nature and his tendency to tell lies and disobey his father leads him into various misadventures, but ultimately he survives and achieves what he dreamt about!
