"Tops, "by Rebecca York Hanlon and Jake Kimball, is a six-level primary course that makes learning English enjoyable for young learners. The "Tops" methodology provides a student-friendly grammar focus and lots of practice. Creative lessons present thematically related vocabulary, the four skills, a values curriculum, songs, chants, and games. "Tops" motivates students with:
* Interesting, beautifully illustrated readings
* Age-appropriate exercises
* Thought-provoking values curriculum
"Tops" supports teachers with:
* Student book pages that are easy to teach, even in large classes
* Step-by-step lesson plans, including extra activities
* Ready-to-use assessment program
* End-of-unit games that encourage students to have fun with language
"Tops" encourages family involvement with:
* Bound-in Songs CD that students can share with their families
* Homework Book that allows parents to see student progress
Unit 1: In the Classroom Unit 2: My Family Tops Tales: First Day at School
Unit 3: My Body Unit 4: Clothes Tops Tales: What Is It?
Unit 5: My House Unit 6: Pets Tops Tales: Nancy¡¯s Noisy House
Unit 7: Celebrations Unit 8: In the Toy Store Tops Tales: A Birthday Dream
Unit 9: Outdoor Fun Unit 10: Food Tops Tales: A Picnic in the ParkUnit 1: In the Classroom
Unit 2: My Family
Tops Tales: First Day at School
Unit 3: My Body
Unit 4: Clothes
Tops Tales: What Is It?
Unit 5: My House
Unit 6: Pets
Tops Tales: Nancy¡¯s Noisy House
Unit 7: Celebrations
Unit 8: In the Toy Store
Tops Tales: A Birthday Dream
Unit 9: Outdoor Fun
Unit 10: Food
Tops Tales: A Picnic in the Park