In the Fish Tank: Band 02a/Red a

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a series of decodable readers that feature exciting fiction and non-fiction stories to engage and inspire children. The books are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back for support. The Handbooks provide demonstration and modeling, comprehension monitoring, and vocabulary expansion. "Jez's Fish Tank" is a non-fiction book written by Alison Hawes that focuses on /j/ /x/ /y/ /z/ /sh/ /nk/ sounds. It includes a "I Spy" Letters and Sounds activity and reading notes to support children's reading. The book has also 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 reading program designed to engage and inspire children. With a blend of exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, it aligns perfectly with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6, providing notes in the back for additional support. The Handbooks offer valuable guidance in demonstration, modeling, comprehension monitoring, and vocabulary expansion.

In a delightful story titled "Jez's Fish Tank," Jez receives a fish tank as a birthday gift. Join him as he embarks on the exciting journey of setting it up, preparing it for his tropical fish. Written by Alison Hawes, this non-fiction book is perfect for young readers who are eager to learn about the world of fish and aquariums.

Red A/Band 2A books are designed to offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, making them ideal for children who are just starting their reading journey. The simple story development and focus on sounds, such as /j/, /x/, /y/, /z/, /sh/, /nk/, help children build their phonemic awareness and develop early reading skills.

Pages 14 and 15 of this book feature a fun "I Spy" Letters and Sounds activity. Using visual support, children are encouraged to embed phonetic knowledge as they search for and identify letters and sounds in the illustrations. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children. They include a list of all the sounds and words covered in the book, aiding in their comprehension and retention.

Moreover, this book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader, a program that helps children develop their reading skills and earn rewards. By answering the quiz questions, children can demonstrate their understanding of the text and earn points toward their reading goals.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a well-rounded reading program that combines engaging content, supportive resources, and interactive activities to help children develop a love for reading and achieve phonemic awareness. Whether they are beginners or advancing readers, this book is an invaluable tool for building a strong foundation in literacy.

Weight: 70g
Dimension: 210 x 131 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008251420