Backpack is the proven seven level course for young learners of English that offers a communicative program based on cross curricular content and task based activities. The new edition of Backpack incorporates the latest trends and up to the minute technology.The new edition of Backpack teaches learners to speak English through social practice incorporates a strong values strand in the Student Books has a stronger focus on grammar and writing skills new Sound and Spelling sections in the Student Books and Workbooks a writing and a grammar section in every Student Book Assessment/Monitoring ProgressIn recognition of the critical importance of assessing and monitoring student progress the second edition of Backpack includes an unparalleled assessment strand two new assessment packages for teachers Backpack Interactive WhiteboardBackpack Second Edition also has interactive Whiteboard software which enables teachers to further engage students with the Backpack materials.