Grounded in Nevada: A Place-Based Literary Approach to English Language Learning

By: Olsen, Lee

Successfully learning English entails engaging with the places and communities around you. Grounded in Nevada brings real-world connections to your learning experience. Through stories set in the Silver State, and excerpts from Nevada writers, you will strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, and grammar skills while exploring the state's histories and cultures. Each chapter encourages you to connect your own experiences to what you read, allowing you to build confidence, foster agency, and internalize a deeper sense of belonging.

Chapters are organized into four parts: fictional readings about life in Nevada; published fiction and nonfiction by Nevada authors; realistic conversations to support speaking and listening practice; and grammar review and test-preparation activities. Every selection is paired with questions and prompts that invite reflection and discussion. An interactive grammar review appendix provides additional support as you continue developing your English skills and finding your place within Nevada's communities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647792797
• ISBN13: 9781647792794
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Age Range: 15 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher