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Longman Book Project: New Readers: Fiction 2: Band 3: Jug Ears (Longman Book Project)

Longman Book Project: New Readers: Fiction 2: Band 3: Jug Ears (Longman Book Project)

Published in
1994
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Description

General Editor: Sue Palmer Fiction Editor and Language Consultant: Wendy BodyThe Longman Book Project for ages 4-11: Inspires children with an unparalleled variety of fiction by significant children's authors and illustrators such as Anne Fine, Beverley Naidoo, Michael Rosen, Jacqueline Wilson and Geraldine McCaughrean. Offers at-a-glance NLS teaching support in a literacy grid at the back of every book highlighting text, sentence and word level work for easy access by teachers, teaching assistants and parents. Specific materials for progress monitoring and assessment for teachers and children in the Teacher's Books including reading and writing assessment task copymasters, test passages and reading records. Provides gradual, age-appropriate progression and supportive clusters of shared, guided and independent reading books based around common themes for Key Stage 1/P1-3. Presents a wide range of different titles to stimulate all readers at Key Stage 2/P4-7. Covers a huge range of NLS fiction genres including plays and poetry to promote speaking and listening. Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship through many titles based around issues of community, environment and health.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
24 pages

Why to read

  • Develops Empathy: Reading 'Jug Ears' by Jean Ure can help readers, especially children, develop empathy by understanding and relating to the emotions and experiences of the characters, who may be dealing with issues such as bullying and self-acceptance.
  • Enhances Reading Skills: As part of the Longman Book Project, this book is specifically designed to support new readers in developing their reading skills. The structured approach and level-appropriate language can help young readers build confidence and proficiency.
  • Engaging Storyline: Jean Ure is known for writing captivating stories that engage young readers. 'Jug Ears' offers an interesting plot that can keep readers invested in the characters and eager to see how the story unfolds.
  • Addresses Real-life Issues: The book tackles real-life issues that are relevant to children's lives. This can help readers learn to navigate similar challenges in their own lives, and to understand that they are not alone in facing such issues.