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Rock Pools: Band 02b/Red B

Rock Pools: Band 02b/Red B

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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. 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. The focus sounds in this book are /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /or/ /er/. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to revisit the content and support comprehension, vocabulary, and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for teaching Big Cat Phonics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers


Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a fantastic resource for children to develop their phonics skills. The series features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers that are fully aligned to the Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6. These readers are designed to engage and inspire children, making learning phonics a fun and enjoyable experience.

One of the key features of Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is the inclusion of notes in the back of the books. These notes provide valuable support for teachers and parents in demonstrating and modelling the phonics skills being taught. They also offer guidance on monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary, ensuring that children are making progress in their reading and writing.

The Handbooks in the series are an excellent resource for teachers. They provide step-by-step guidance on how to teach the phonics skills in each book, including demonstration and modelling, as well as monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. The Handbooks also include a range of activities and games that can be used to reinforce the learning of the sounds and words in the book.

In addition to the fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds also includes a range of non-fiction books. These books offer children the opportunity to explore and learn about different topics, such as animals, nature, and the world around them. The simple but varied text in these books, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion, makes them ideal for children who are just starting to read.

The focus sounds in each book are carefully selected to support the development of phonics skills. For example, in the book "Rock Pools," the focus sounds are /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /or/ /er/. These sounds are introduced in a way that is fun and engaging for children, making it easier for them to learn and remember them.

Pages 14 and 15 of the book "Rock Pools" allow children to revisit the content of the book. This is an excellent opportunity for children to reinforce their comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and recall. The reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Overall, Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a comprehensive and effective resource for children to develop their phonics skills. With its exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, engaging Handbooks, and focus on phonics skills, the series is sure to inspire and motivate children to become confident and successful readers.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 163 x 107 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008357702

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