Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Levels 14 to 20: Teaching Handbook Upper Junior

The TreeTops Greatest Stories series, edited by Michael Morpurgo, contains 39 retellings by top children's authors of key enduring stories. The Greatest Stories Teaching Handbook Upper Junior provides expertly written and flexible support to maximize the teaching potential of the series. It includes specific notes for all titles in Oxford Levels 14 to 20, three Photocopy Masters per title, and generic notes about the teaching of classic texts. It is suitable for both whole-class and mastery teaching approaches and for teaching children in small groups. The Handbook is correlated to all UK curricula and includes creative and exciting ideas for presentations and debates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2018
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The TreeTops Greatest Stories series, curated by the esteemed Michael Morpurgo, presents a captivating collection of 39 retellings by renowned children's authors, delving into cherished tales from our collective literary heritage. To enhance the teaching potential of this remarkable series, the Greatest Stories Teaching Handbook Upper Junior has been meticulously crafted. This comprehensive resource offers expertly written and flexible support, empowering educators to unlock the full wealth of teaching opportunities within the TreeTops Greatest Stories series.

Specific notes are provided for all 21 titles in Oxford Levels 14 to 20, accompanied by three Photocopy Masters per title. Additionally, generic notes about the teaching of classic texts and Photocopy Masters are included, making this Handbook versatile for both whole-class and mastery teaching approaches, as well as for small group instruction.

Within the Handbook, comprehensive teaching sections cover a range of essential topics, including themes and ideas, key comprehension questions, activating prior knowledge, language usage, vocabulary development, inference, grammar, punctuation, and SATs-style written tasks. Each section is accompanied by comprehensive assessment guidance, ensuring educators can effectively evaluate their students' understanding and progress.

In addition to the instructional content, the Handbook offers a wealth of creative and exciting ideas for presentations and debates, designed to ignite the imagination and further engage your class. These ideas are aligned with various UK curricula, making the Handbook an invaluable resource for educators across the nation.

By utilizing the Greatest Stories Teaching Handbook Upper Junior, educators can foster a love for literature, enhance critical thinking skills, and promote a deeper understanding of timeless stories. This resource empowers teachers to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences, ensuring that their students thrive in their academic journey.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 219 x 299 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198436317