A downloadable key word scheme for children starting or struggling to read (4-7yrs) and those with SPLD/dyslexia. Key word repetition throughout the books builds in lots of practice, so words are committed to long term memory, building confidence and success.
Each set is made up of 6 little books in a locked pdf format. Books in Set 1 are made from printing on both sides (duplex) of 2 pieces paper, giving the books 8 pages (when folded) including the cover and back (Please see booklet printing instructions). The illustrated stories are about Tom and his animal friends and the adventures they have. They are fun and interactive, often asking the readers questions as part of the text.
Reading uses lots of skills including phonic skills, language skills, memory, comprehension and the ability to use context. I have written and illustrated these books so that all these skills are practised, but they are particularly good for children who find it difficult to segment and blend sounds, perhaps because they have a weak auditory memory.
The books are written to support parents and carers in helping their children to learn to read. At the front of the books, there is a list of all the new and known key words used in the book, along with tips on helping children read. On the back of every book there is a:
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‘Chat about the book’ section, with example questions to develop language and comprehension skills
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‘Book Look’ section which provides a little teaching and asks the child to look back in the book to reinforce an aspect of learning, for example in a word hunt
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‘Possible Activities’ section, which suggests games and activities that will reinforce the skills and learning from the book. Some of these link to the Effective Readers Activity Sheets for Sets 1 and 2
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Effective Readers can be used: -
before traditional reading schemes. Due to its structure, and the frequent repetition of key words, when children, who have read ‘Effective Readers’, move on to traditional schemes, they will already have a secure bank of sight words and reading strategies to draw on. This aids their confidence and reading readiness
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with children who are having difficulty learning to read
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for remote learning
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for children who are electively home educated (EHE)
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In order for children to have the time to carry out the suggested activities and to practice the words to a level at which they can retain and generalise their learning it is anticipated that each book will last about a week.
Set 1 books lead straight into Set 2 Effective Readers which build on and reinforce the key words.
Effective Readers Activity Sheets link to each of the books in sets 1 and 2. They provide a range of fun, reinforcement materials including: ideas and instructions for games, phonic activities, word cards, board games, templates to make the childrens’ own books, bingo games, and certificates.
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