Since first published twenty-five years ago, True Stories has provided entertaining stories and effective reading-skill instruction to English language learners throughout the world, helping them build language skills through a carefully paced, step-by-step process. The Silver Edition continues to provide stories whose universal appeal ensures a pleasurable reading experience and motivates students toward reading fluency. New to this edition * New and updated stories maintain the high interest of the series and capture students' imaginations. * A colorful new design makes the readings inviting and enhance students' understanding and enjoyment of the stories. * A uniform unit structure runs across all six books* in the edition, making it easy for students to move seamlessly from one level to the next. * Audio recordings of every reading. Every story in the series has been recorded and made available online for students or teachers to download. * Digital Resources including: - audio recordings of every reading - teaching tips - answer keys - additional practice activities Other highlights * Pre-reading activities introduce the units visually to ease students into the readings. * Pre- and post-reading exercises develop vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. * A structured discussion activity at the end of each unit prompts students to share their own "true stories." * Interactive activities for pair and group work are ideal for multilevel classes. * Mapped to the Global Scale of English