Low Intermediate to Intermediate

The Rainmaker's Dog
International Folktales to Build Communicative Skills

Cynthia Dresser

This text uses short folktales from Africa, Haiti, Australia, and Asia to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in a whole-language approach. Ranging from about 200 to 2,000 words, the selections are accompanied by pre-reading and post-reading activities.

This book builds vital communication skills by using international folktales to stimulate students' practice in the four skills.