Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 3: It is a ...?
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Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that offers a collection of books to help young readers develop strong foundational skills in phonics. The programme includes a series of fiction books such as 'Cats', 'Kits', 'A Pip to Pot', and 'It is a...?', which are based on the popular CBBC TV series, Alphablocks. These books are designed to be 100% decodable, aiding children in their journey to reading success. Each book comes with helpful notes for parents to assist their children before, during, and after reading, and the packs are tailored to match the phonics phases taught in school from nursery to Year 1.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you think the story was about after reading the title?
How do you think the characters felt during the story?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Can you think of a different ending for the story?
What new words did we learn from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by reading the title together and predicting what the book might be about.
Encourage your child to describe the characters' emotions by looking at the illustrations and linking them to the story.
After reading, ask your child to retell their favorite part and explain what made it special for them.
Invite creative thinking by discussing alternative endings to the story, enhancing their analytical skills.
Focus on new vocabulary introduced in the book, discussing the meaning of each new word and using them in different sentences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Basic Phonics
Explanation: The book guides children through the sounds and letters, teaching them how to blend sounds to form simple words.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this foundational reading skill to recognize and pronounce new words in their daily reading activities, enhancing their reading fluency.
Example Lesson: Identifying Common Objects
Explanation: By associating words with images of everyday items, children learn to link text to the world around them.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in vocabulary building and can be used in everyday conversation, boosting their confidence in describing their environment.
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: Activities within the book require following specific instructions to achieve tasks like matching words with pictures.
Real-World Application: Children can use this skill to follow classroom instructions better and participate actively in learning activities.