Athletics: Band 04/Blue

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a series of decodable readers that feature exciting fiction and non-fiction stories to inspire and engage children in learning phonics. The books are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and include notes in the back for support. The Handbooks provide demonstration and modeling, comprehension monitoring, and vocabulary expansion. "Athletics: A Photographic Information Book" by Andy Seed offers information about various sports found in athletics, including long jump, marathon running, and more. Blue/Band 4 books feature longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. "Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds: Adjacent Consonants with Long Vowel Phonemes" focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes and includes pages for children to revisit the content, support comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and recall. The book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a comprehensive learning program designed to engage and inspire children in their phonics journey. With a blend of exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, it offers a rich literary experience that fosters a love for reading. These readers are meticulously aligned with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6, providing clear guidance and support for children's phonemic awareness and spelling development.

The Handbooks, accompanying the readers, serve as valuable resources for teachers. They offer practical demonstrations and modeling, helping children grasp the phonetic sounds and letter combinations. The Handbooks also assist in monitoring comprehension, reinforcing key concepts, and expanding children's vocabulary.

In addition to the decodable readers, this program includes a photographic information book titled "Andy Seed's Sports Photography." This book showcases a wide range of sports, from long jump to marathon running, providing children with an engaging visual introduction to the world of athletics. Blue/Band 4 books in the series offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events, making them ideal for children who are building their reading confidence and fluency.

One particular focus of this book is on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes. Through engaging illustrations and interactive activities, children learn to recognize and pronounce these consonant combinations, which are essential building blocks for reading and spelling. Pages 14 and 15 provide an opportunity for children to revisit the content of the book, reinforcing their understanding and strengthening their comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and memory retention.

Reading notes within the book offer practical support for teachers in guiding their students through the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds program. These notes provide a comprehensive list of all the sounds and words covered in the book, ensuring that children have a clear understanding of the material they are learning. Furthermore, the book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader, a popular reading program that helps children develop their reading skills and achieve their reading goals.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a well-rounded program that combines engaging literature, effective teaching resources, and interactive activities to help children develop their phonemic awareness, spelling skills, and love for reading. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this program is sure to inspire and empower children on their phonics journey.

Weight: 60g
Dimension: 171 x 212 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008251635