Odd One Out: Phonics Phase 1/Lilac

The image that does not have the same beginning or ending sound as the other images in the book is the one with the cat and the mouse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 8 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Ransom Publishing

This wordless book is a Phase 1/Lilac book for children learning to read, linking to Aspect 7 of Letters and Sounds Phase 1 - Oral blending and segmenting. It supports the following strands: tuning into sounds (auditory discrimination), listening and remembering sounds (auditory memory and sequencing), and talking about sounds (developing vocabulary and language comprehension). Designed for the first stage of teaching children to read, before they begin learning their letters, it is ideal for use at Phase 1 of a phonics programme. All of Ransom's Phase 1/Lilac Band books are designed to help children develop their speaking and listening skills and improve their vocabulary through creating and telling stories, exploring topics, and stimulating discussion.

The book features a variety of images, each with its own unique beginning and ending sound. However, one image stands out as not having the same beginning or ending sound as the other images. This image is the one with the red balloon.

The red balloon image begins with a loud "pop" sound, but it does not have a corresponding ending sound. The other images in the book all have a similar ending sound, which is a soft "puff" sound. This difference in sound can be confusing for children who are learning to read, as it can make it difficult to identify the beginning and ending sounds of words.

To help children identify the beginning and ending sounds of the red balloon image, teachers can use a variety of strategies. One strategy is to have children listen to the sound of the balloon popping and then try to identify the sound that comes after it. Teachers can also use flashcards or other visual aids to help children associate the sound of the balloon popping with the word "pop."

In addition to helping children identify the beginning and ending sounds of words, the red balloon image can also be used to teach other phonics skills. For example, children can practice segmenting the word "pop" into its individual sounds (p-o-p) and then blending the sounds back together to form the word.

Overall, the red balloon image is a valuable addition to this wordless book, as it helps children develop their phonics skills and improve their reading comprehension. By using a variety of strategies, teachers can help children identify the beginning and ending sounds of the image and use it to teach other phonics skills.

Weight: 44g
Dimension: 162 x 200 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800477117