Penguin Readers. Level 2. The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks

Penguin Readers is a series aimed at teaching English as a foreign language, offering text adapted for learners, with new illustrations and educational exercises. The print version provides guidance on accessing online materials. This collection includes a range of titles, from classic literature to modern fiction and insightful non-fiction, intended to expose language learners to popular authors and engaging stories.The series is divided into eight proficiency levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). At the end of each book, exercises are included to help improve grammar, vocabulary, and exam skills. Comprehension questions before, during, and after reading help solidify understanding and build language skills.Among the titles is "The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks," a Level 2 Reader corresponding to an A1+ level in the CEFR system. The text uses up to two clauses per sentence to teach future tenses like "will" and "going to," as well as the present continuous for future events, alongside comparatives and superlatives. Illustrations are frequently used to support the text.Rosa Parks' story is a pivotal one, with her decision to refuse giving up her bus seat to a white person sparking significant changes in the lives of black Americans. Her inspirational journey is captured in this Reader. Additional online resources, like a digital version of the book, audio narration, lesson plans, and answer keys, are accessible with the print edition. This description is provided by the publisher.