The Big Pit (Set 03)

Striders Phonics Readers are a collection of 32 high-low phonically decodable books for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 4 to 6. They are expertly levelled consolidation readers that are perfect for sending home to support classroom teaching and are matched to Little Wandle Rapid Catch-up with focus sounds following the same progression. Each book contains how to use the book notes to help an adult support the child's reading along with a character page for fiction titles and a contents page for non-fiction titles. The fiction books are split into four mini-series with reoccurring characters, while the non-fiction titles are stand-alone titles with a summary page at the end to encourage discussion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2024
Publisher: Scholastic

These engaging high-low fully decodable phonic books are designed to support children's reading. With age-appropriate themes and content, they are perfect for hooking reluctant and struggling readers. The first book in the series, "Underwater Explorers," follows the adventures of a group of underwater explorers, including Jen, Rav, Tess, and Max the dog, on their mini submarine. The series addresses various environmental issues related to the ocean.

The Striders Phonics Readers are a collection of 32 high-low phonically decodable books for readers aged 7 and up, with a reading age of 4 to 6. These expertly levelled consolidation readers are ideal for sending home to support classroom teaching and are perfectly matched to Little Wandle Rapid Catch-up with focus sounds following the same progression. Each set of books revises the sounds found in previous sets.

The series features diverse and inclusive artwork and photography and includes features such as chapters and recurring characters (fiction) and contents and headings (non-fiction) to be more consistent with what their friends and peers are reading.

Each book also contains "how to use the book" notes to help an adult support the child's reading, along with a character page for fiction titles to orient the reader or a contents page for non-fiction titles.

The fiction books are split into four mini-series with reoccurring characters, while the non-fiction titles are stand-alone titles with a summary page at the end to encourage discussion.

Focus sounds found in each Scholastic Set:

Phase 2 Set 1: s a t p i n m d (used as "s" and "t")

Phase 2 Set 2: c k e h r l f s (used as "c" and "k")

Phase 2 Set 3: ff ll ss j v w x y z zz (used as "f" and "l")

Revision Sounds: Phase 2 Sets 1 and 2

The Striders Phonics Readers are a fantastic resource for supporting children's reading development. With their engaging stories, age-appropriate themes, and carefully levelled progression, they are perfect for helping children build their confidence and fluency in reading. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or librarian, these books are a must-have in any classroom or home library.

Weight: 50g
Dimension: 210 x 147 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702327087