Book details
Oxford Reading Tree: Branch Library: Traditional Tales: The Magic Doctor (Guided Reading Edition)
Description
Val Biro's delightful and ever popular traditional tales have been adapted for classroom teaching. Each of the six stories is available as a big book; this is ideal for shared reading with the whole class. The big books are each a challenging read with many language and layout features typical of traditional stories built in for discussion. Each is also available in smaller format; for these, suitable for guided reading, the text has been simplified to be appropriate
for the average child. Notes in the back of each book, written by Oxfordshire literacy consultant and author Julie Carr, give lots of teaching ideas for shared or guided sessions.
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" are suitable for 5-6 year olds. "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "The Donkey that Sneezed" are suitable for 6-7 year olds. "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" and "The Magic Doctor" are suitable for 7-8 year olds.
Age
4-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Enhances Reading Skills: The 'Oxford Reading Tree: Branch Library: Traditional Tales: The Magic Doctor' is designed to support guided reading, which is crucial for developing young readers' fluency, accuracy, and comprehension skills.
- Cultural Exposure: Traditional tales are a window into the values, beliefs, and customs of different cultures. Reading 'The Magic Doctor' provides children with insights into the storytelling heritage and moral lessons from the past.
- Vocabulary Development: Gill Munton's adaptation of the traditional tale introduces children to new words and phrases in a context that makes them easier to understand and remember, thus expanding their vocabulary.
- Engaging Content: The story of 'The Magic Doctor' is filled with magical elements and engaging plot twists that capture children's imagination, encouraging a love for reading and a desire to explore more books within the Oxford Reading Tree series.