Connect is a fun, 4-level, multi-skills American English course especially written and designed for young adolescents. This 24-page reader in American English complements the grammar and
vocabulary in Connect Student's Book 4. At this level, there are 1400-2000 words, plus engaging illustrations. Tasks to review students' comprehension are available on the Connect Teacher's
Support Site. Plot summary: Mark is deaf. Growing up, he has always been a quiet boy. In school, he is bothered by the prejudice of other students. However, one day, things change for Mark when
he helps two classmates. Others begin to see him differently - and he begins to see himself differently, too. When Mark and some of his classmates work together on a project, they all learn a
valuable lesson on diversity and citizenship.
