Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. The Madagascar films are popular with children around the world for their humorous, lovable characters and original storylines. The Madagascar Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the first film in the franchise. In the New York Zoo, Alex, a lion; Marty, a zebra; Melman, a giraffe; and Gloria, a hippo; are best friends. But when Marty escapes in a bid to experience life outside the zoo, his three friends break free to find him. Their travels take them across the ocean en route for Africa, until an accident on board find the animals washed up on the beautiful but bewildering island of Madagascar. LEVEL 1 BOOK ONLY Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading Full colour with stills from the film Meet...section provides a visual introduction to the characters before students start reading New Wordspicture dictionary introduces students to new vocabulary at the start of the book Real Worldspread provides cross-curricular support and focuses on animal life in the real island of Madagascar Five-page activity section checks comprehension and provides opportunities for follow-up work. Activities are designed to cater for different learning styles. Series Information PopcornELTReadersis a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language. The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years. Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats. The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along. There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.