Advanced Phonics: (Let's Read)
Let's read about pets Series
What’s inside...
A captivating journey through the complexities of phonics designed to engage and educate young readers. Introduce children to reading using this unique and simple book. The sixth title in the 'Let's Read' series, this book helps children learn trigraphs and bigger sounds, such as 'igh' and 'tion', while providing plenty of examples. The text is over-sized and color-coded, with an easy-to-read child-friendly font. Each letter or sound has a prompt underneath it to help children point at the letters and concentrate when reading. This book is ideal for easily-distracted children and reluctant readers, with teaching guidance included. It offers a comprehensive introduction to nearly all the sounds of English, with plenty of revision pages and prompts to maintain concentration.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do you think these letters make when they are put together?
Can you think of any words that rhyme with the ones you just read?
How do you feel when you are able to read a word all by yourself?
Which new words did you learn today and what do they mean?
Tip: Role play these questions
Celebrate small victories by praising your child when they correctly sound out words.
Create a fun and relaxed reading environment that encourages your child to explore phonics without pressure.
Utilize repetition by revisiting troublesome sounds or words to reinforce learning.
Make it interactive by letting your child point to words and sound them out loud while you listen.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: The book uses advanced phonics techniques to help children identify and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
Real-World Application: This skill assists children in sound discrimination, a critical component in developing reading accuracy and fluency.
Example Lesson: Advanced Decoding Skills
Explanation: Through engaging stories and examples, children learn how to break complex words into syllables and apply rules of phonics.
Real-World Application: Enhanced decoding skills allow children to tackle new and challenging words independently, encouraging a more confident and self-sufficient approach to reading.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: The book introduces new, complex words within the context of the stories, which not only builds reading comprehension but also actively enriches a child’s vocabulary.
Real-World Application: A richer vocabulary aids in effective communication and allows children to express themselves clearly and confidently in diverse situations.
Example Lesson: Reading Comprehension
Explanation: Interactive questions and reflections throughout the book encourage children to ponder the material they've read, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
Real-World Application: Good reading comprehension skills are fundamental for academic success and effective day-to-day communication, enhancing a child's ability to gather information and learn from written sources.
Example Lesson: Consistency and Practice
Explanation: The structured progression of concepts through the book emphasizes the importance of regular practice in mastering reading skills.
Real-World Application: Consistent practice in reading not only improves literacy but also instills discipline and work ethic in children, valuable traits for all areas of study.