Newcomers in Action

Nonfiction/Fiction flip books Lexile: 130L to 230L
Each flip book in this 10-book set covers a key life skill necessary for newcomers, such as managing money, finding a job, or starting at a new school. The books also delve into American culture and expectations. Developed for newcomers reading at the most basic level, the books range in readability from Grade 1.0-1.9 and have Lexile levels of 130L to 230L. Each book is actually two books in one, with a nonfiction side and a fiction side. The nonfiction side teaches students about an important life-skills topic, and the fiction side depicts characters negotiating new skills in real-life situations.

LIFE SKILLS: Newcomers will build practical life skills that are expected of all American teens with this 10-book set each nonfiction side includes a glossary of key terms used in the text and topical conversation questions that help students practice English language skills.

Topics Include: Smart Grocery Shopping, Doing Household Chores, Finding a Place to Live, Moving In, Cooking Your Own Meals, Finding and Keeping a Job, Community Services, Organizing for Success at School, Starting at a New School, and Planning to Save