Believe You Can Achieve
Awaken the power of self-belief. The Believe You Can Achieve series features short biographies of famous high achievers succeeding against the odds. The subjects have been selected from diverse fields on the basis of their likely appeal and familiarity to young readers. The accompanying activities are varied and encourage a range of skills for reading, writing and researching. This series is likely to hook even reluctant readers. Answers and checklist included. Suitable for ESL students.
Ages: 11-12 years
About the Author
Marie Langley
Marie Langley’s experience in education includes 19 years teaching in secondary and area (Years 1 to 13) schools, 10 years as head of an English department, and seven years as a deputy principal. Her published works include a thesis for a Master of Teaching and Learning degree, magazine articles, short stories, poetry, picture books, a junior novel and numerous educational resource texts. She currently lives and works in Golden Bay in the top north-west corner of the South Island of New Zealand.