The 'dip in literacy achievement' experienced by some children at age 7-8 may in part be due to a steep rise in text reading challenge that children encounter at this age. To help teachers set up comprehensive Guided Reading resources that support children's development as they move into Key Stage 2, the authors of Book Bands for Guided Reading have listed nearly 2,000 titles in a gradient of six colour bands. These progress from Orange to Lime and represent Working Towards NC Level 2 to Level 3. Each band is accompanied by two Guided Reading lessons plans and annotated scanned texts to indica.

Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two

Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two

Tig and Jamie go to stay at their Grandada s farm. He warns them not to go into the old mines on the hill. However, Jamie is keen to explore and she persuades Tig to go up to the mines. At the entrance to the mines they find some interesting objects, and realise someone has been into the disused mines recently. That night, Tig sees some car lights heading towards the mines, and he, Jamie and Grandad go to investigate.

An edited collection describing key issues in supporting literacy development, this book helps to 'unlock' the mysteries behind helping children learn to read, write, speak and listen. It explores ways to help children develop their skills in literacy, thinking and learning, and shows how literacy teaching can be used creatively and imaginatively with children of all ages and abilities. The new edition of this well-known text: reflects the importance of creativity and the new Primary Strategy offers approaches to teaching literacy that accord with and beyond the literacy hour includes coverage of the Foundation Stage curriculum in every chapter covers the inclusion agenda and supporting EAL pupils highlights the importance of popular culture and visual literacy in children's lives. Interweaving pedagogy with theory and practical suggestions, this book is firmly based in classroom and academic research to support both trainee and practising teacher in the realities of teaching and learning in literacy.

The New nasen A-Z of Reading Resources is a graded list of all current reading schemes complete with guidance on the books’ suitability for readers at different levels of experience and competence. It will: enable teachers, SENCos and support services to choose books that are appropriate yet sufficiently rewarding for struggling readers prove to be a time-saving resource for schools replenishing their reading stock follow up-to-the-minute thinking on ‘readability’. A great resource for all schools - primary and secondary - as well as support services, advisers and literacy consultants.

Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two

Designed to be used by children in their first six months of school PM Starters One and Two