Pearls of Wisdom: The Integrated Language Skills Workbook

By Mary Romney, Raouf Mama and Mary Romney, Raouf Mama

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Pearls of Wisdom brings together twelve classic stories from Africa and the Caribbean--timeless folktales originating from Benin, Nigeria, Gabon, Haiti, and beyond--into a rich, culturally vibrant reader designed for English language learners. Each story, running two to four pages, is adapted for accessibility while preserving the rhythm, humor, moral lessons, and cultural depth of the originals. The combination of clear language, compelling narratives, and expressive illustrations makes the book suitable for both independent reading and guided classroom use.

Every chapter includes discussion questions that invite students to interpret themes, compare characters, make predictions, and relate ideas to their own experiences. A detailed glossary provides essential vocabulary support, including phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and key collocations that appear in the story. This structure helps learners build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and explore cultural perspectives in an engaging, meaningful way.

FeaturesFree accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from https: //www.prolingualearning.com/ or to stream on https: //www.youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudioTwelve classic folktales from Africa and the Caribbean, adapted for English learners while preserving cultural authenticity.Stories from Benin, Nigeria, Gabon, Haiti, and other countries, showcasing a wide range of traditions and storytelling styles.Two-to-four page readings paired with expressive illustrations that support comprehension and engagement.Discussion questions for each story that build critical thinking, interpretation, and classroom conversation.A glossary with definitions, phrasal verbs, collocations, and idiomatic expressions to support vocabulary development.Sample MaterialsDownload the Table of Contents, Introduction, and two Sample Stories from https: //www.prolingualearning.com/Similar Pro Lingua Learning TitlesPearls of Wisdom Textbook / WorkbookNorth American Indian TalesReal Life Stories for Interactive Telling and ListeningAesop's Fables

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0866471367
• ISBN13: 9780866471367
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Pro Lingua Learning
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 9 years and up