Overview
The Reading Garden - Sprout Series is a 19-title reader series designed for beginner learners of Chinese. This CD-ROM comprises two parts:
1. Teacher's Guide (in Simplified Chinese)
For each title, the story structure, language features, and illustration styles are highlighted. Ideas for classroom activities are also provided.
2. MP3 Audio Clips
Recordings of each title are provided.
Reading Garden - Sprout Series - Family and Community
My Family
A Button
Here Comes the Train
The Pumpkin House
The Mythical Creature "Nian"
Tree in a Nest
Who Stays Awake Through the Night?
Reading Garden - Sprout Series - Exploration and Adventure
Whose Poo is this?
Let's Design
Let's Explore
What Should We Do?
Reading Garden - Sprout Series - Science and the Environment
Rock and Roll Frogs
The Earth's Breath
All About Growing Up
Boundaries
The Walking Tree
Reading Garden - Sprout Series - Nursery Ryhmes
Nursery Rhymes 1
Nursery Rhymes 2
Nursery Rhymes 3
Pre– and post-reading activities designed to enhance learning
Read aloud section with full pinyin annotation for reading practice
Keyword list with English explanations and pinyin
Good balance of traditional/cultural topics and modern day issues such as the environment and city life