Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1: 47 Ronin: A Samurai Story from Japan Look inside Share Print Buy from Oxford Bookworms Library Level 1: 47 Ronin: A Samurai Story from Japan Third Edition Jennifer Bassett Format: Paperback See also: Online resource | e-book | e-book | Mixed media format Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.When Lord Asano drew his sword on Lord Kira one spring day in 1701, it began a story that is now a national legend in Japan. Lord Kira lived, but Lord Asano died, and after his death, his samurai became ronin, samurai without a master. And so began their long plan for revenge on Kira. Their loyalty to their dead master made him famous, and people in Japan remember them to this day. The story of the fortyseven ronin has been told and retold for 300 years - in plays, novels, and films. A major Hollywood film was made about the forty-seven ronin in 2013.CEFR A1/A2Word count 6,079 Part of: Oxford Bookworms Library Level: Level 1 Language Level: A1/A2 ISBN: 978-0-19-478612-6 Pages: 64 Binding: Paperback Dimensions: 198x129 mm The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story. David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading. Key features Read more... Why read? Key features Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every coverIllustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehensionActivities build language skills and check understandingGlossaries teach difficult vocabularyFree editable tests for every bookSelected Bookworms are available for your tablet or computer through the Oxford Learner's Bookshelf Read more... Perfect for use in and out of class the Oxford Bookworms Library gives you:Choice - Students can choose from over 270 books, across a wide range of genres – from crime, fantasy and thrillers, to classics, plays and non-fiction. There’s something for everyone!Comfort and Consistency - Bookworms are written to a carefully designed language syllabus, judged to be “the most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story” by David R. Hill (ELT journal review). The reliable grading and variety of books available means students practise and improve their English by reading at a comfortable level, with books that really interest them.Extra Teacher Support - Free editable tests for every book makes it easy to use readers with your class, test your students’ knowledge, and check their comprehension. For more ways of using Bookworms in and out of class watch the Oxford Big Read step-by-step video tips with downloadable worksheets. Why read? Find out about the benefits of reading with these blogs. 5 Ways Graded Readers can Motivate your Students - Reading is great way for improving English, but it's also a great motivator. Researcher Jacqueline Aiello tells us how. Reading for pleasure: appealing to learners, not readers - Reading expert and teacher trainer, Verissimo Toste, tells us about the benefits of extensive reading and how to get your students to do it. Why invest in extensive reading? - Nina Prentice explores the relevance of extensive reading in the language learning classroom. Part of... Oxford Bookworms Library Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student. View Series