The CD will be in a plastic envelope inside the back cover of the storybook. The story will be read once through for expression and enjoyment and then read again for children to read along at the same time. A sound would signal page turns. There sill be a short introduction to the story to think about the cover and what the story will be about and the puzzle activity will be pointed out. The Think About questions will be read at the end.
BLRead at Home is closely linked to Oxford Reading Tree, the most successful reading scheme in the UK, used to teach reading in well over 75 per cent of primary schools
BLEach story provides a wide range of fun activities to support reading skills:
- a Puzzle activity in every book to make reading fun and practise looking at detail
- a game or fun activity like a Maze or Spot the difference - a treat for children to enjoy at the end of the story
BLProvides clear parental support within and beyond the book:
- a "Tips for Reading Together" page, giving parents practical ideas for helping with their child's reading
- a "Think about the Story" page providing stimulating ideas for parents to use with children when they are discussing the story
- a "Useful common words" panel to highlight high frequency words used in the story which have a close correlation with the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy.
BLHighly successful, high profile author and illustrator team:
- Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Cynthia Rider are superb storytellers with over 50 years educational experience between them.
- Alex Brychta's humorous and detailed illustrations bring the stories alive and are known to and loved by millions of Oxford Reading Tree readers
BLAll titles the perfect format for sharing a book with beginner readers - slightly wider than Ladybird to allow for all the humour and detail of the illustrations!
BLRead at Home fully supports government initiatives to encourage parents to support their child's reading.
This is Book 15 in the Read at Home Series. See all Read at Home books here.
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Roderick Hunt MBE and Alex Brychta are the creators, author and illustrator of the much-loved Oxford Reading Tree series. They have worked together for 25 years creating and developing a winning formula that is universally known in more than 120 countries. Roderick Hunt writes all his stories to make sure something interesting happens in every one, no matte
More about Roderick HuntKate Ruttle is a freelance literary consultant and author. She is also currently literacy co-ordinator, special needs co-ordinator and deputy headteacher at a primary school.
More about Kate RuttleAnnemarie Young is an experienced editor and author of children's books, with a particular emphasis on writing stories to help children learn to read.
More about Annemarie YoungRichmal Crompton, who wrote the original Just William stories, was born in Lancashire in 1890. In all, thirty-eight William books were published, the last one in 1970, after Richmal Crompton's death.
Martin Jarvis, who has adapted the stories in this book for younger readers, first discovered Just William when he was nine
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