Book details
Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops: Amy the Hedgehog Girl
Description
Treetops is Oxford Reading Tree's new series of fiction with built-in progression for pupils aged 7 to 11. Specially written for children who need the support of carefully monitored language levels, the stories are accessible, motivating, and humorous. The series is organized into Oxford Reading Tree Stages (from Stage 10 to Stage 14), with each stage introducing more complex narrative forms, including flashbacks and changes in viewpoint; descriptive writing;
extended reading vocabulary; and more pages, more text, and fewer illustrations.
Each stage is supported by the Teacher's Guide, which offers guidance on using Treetops to assess children's reading ability, and includes a variety of activities (comprehension. writing for a range of audiences and in different forms, discussion and role play) many on photocopiable sheets.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
beginner
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Enhances Reading Skills: 'Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 11: TreeTops: Amy the Hedgehog Girl' is designed to help children improve their reading abilities. The book is part of the well-established Oxford Reading Tree program, which is structured to develop literacy in a progressive manner.
- Engaging Storyline: The book features an imaginative and captivating story about Amy the Hedgehog Girl, which keeps young readers engaged and encourages a love for reading through its entertaining narrative.
- Educational Content: As with other TreeTops stories, this book is not only enjoyable but also educational. It introduces children to new vocabulary and concepts, helping them to expand their language skills and comprehension.
- Supports Curriculum: The TreeTops series is often used in schools and supports the curriculum. Reading this book can complement a child's learning at school and reinforce the topics and reading strategies they are being taught in the classroom.