Book details
Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 1-9: Rhyme and Analogy: First Story Rhymes
Description
This is the story rhyme of the snowman from the ORT "Rhyme and Analogy Pack A". It is part of a series of rhyme stories by a variety of authors and illustrators and introduces the most common rhyme families. Pack A contains one rhyme family per book and Pack B contains two rhyme families per book. The stories are intended for Reception and Year 1 readers to read independently. The books are designed to be read before the already published "Rhyme and Analogy Story Rhymes". Accompanying Big Books for shared reading and Copymasters provide teacher support.
Age
4-9
Text complexity
beginner
Length
8 pages
Why to read
- This collection of stories is tailored for early readers, with simple text and repetitive structures that help build confidence. As children successfully read each rhyme, their self-esteem grows, encouraging them to continue reading and exploring new texts.
- The fun and imaginative stories in this book capture children's interest and stimulate their imagination. This enjoyment of reading is fundamental in fostering a lifelong love for books and learning, making 'First Story Rhymes' an excellent starting point for young readers.
- Reading rhymes and stories from an early age helps with language acquisition and vocabulary expansion. The playful use of language in 'First Story Rhymes' exposes children to a variety of words and sentence structures, enhancing their communication skills and comprehension.
- The 'Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 1-9: Rhyme and Analogy: First Story Rhymes' by Cynthia Rider is designed to help young readers develop essential literacy skills. Through engaging rhymes and stories, children learn phonemic awareness, rhyming patterns, and begin to understand the relationship between sounds and letters, which are crucial for reading and spelling.