Author Description
Written by award-winning Julia Donaldson, best-selling author of the Gruffalo, Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully illustrated real stories. The Level 2 More Songbirds phonics books revise all phonics previously covered in Songbirds Levels 1+ and 2, and focus on matching a sound to one letter or more: for example, 'll' as in 'will' and 'th' as in 'that.' These invaluable teaching notes feature flexible activities to suit your classroom needs. They contain guidance on group reading for all 6 of the Level 2 More Songbirds titles: * Mr Zed * The Ox and the Yak * The Doll in the Bin * Animal Quiz * The Seven Kids * Ron Rabbit's Egg They also include helpful tables of the focus phonics in each story, as well as extension activities that have been designed to improve children's language comprehension and word recognition. Also available: * More Songbirds Level 2 Pack of 6 * More Songbirds Level 2 Class Pack of 36 * Level 1+-2 eSongbirds Phonics CD-ROM, featuring e-versions of much-loved Songbirds stories for your interactive whiteboard, with audio activities and animations for consolidation and reinforcement.
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THE THESIS
This volume provides a structured pedagogical framework for educators to effectively teach phonics using the Level 2 More Songbirds series. Julia Donaldson, a recognized authority in children's literature and literacy development, utilizes these notes to bridge the gap between decodable text and classroom application. The book offers a systematic approach to reinforcing sound-letter correspondence, ensuring that instructors can guide early readers through specific phonemic challenges with consistency and clarity.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed teaching guidance for six specific Level 2 titles including Mr Zed and The Seven Kids.
- Pedagogical strategies for group reading sessions and classroom management.
- Reference tables mapping focus phonics to individual story content.
- Extension activities designed to enhance language comprehension and word recognition skills.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite these notes as a foundational resource for implementing the Songbirds Phonics program in primary school settings. The text is noted for its practical utility and clear organization, making it a standard tool for teachers focusing on early literacy development.
Page Count:
24
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019838825X
ISBN-13:
9780198388258
Subjects
Education
Teaching Resources
Phonics
Early Literacy
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