Author Description
Songbirds is a new Phonics series from Oxford Reading Tree. It comprises real stories written by the best-selling author of The Gruffulo, Julia Donaldson. All the stories are phonic stories that support the latest curriculum developments. Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds provide: * fully decodeable texts that build on pupils' phonic knowledge as they work through the 36 books over 6 stages * opportunities for segmenting, blending and matching sounds and letter blends * lively illustrations by a variety of artists * flexible activities that can be tailored to your phonic teaching * an exciting interactive CD-Rom to accompany Stages 1+ - 2 Stage 1+ titles practise the sound made by the following letters: * Top Cat - m c t p a o * Sam's Pot - s m c t g p a o * Bob Bug - r l d b f h i u, s m c t g p a o * Dig, Dig, Dig - r l d b, h i u, s m t g p a o * Zak and the Vet - v w y z j n k e, r d b h i u, s c t g a o * Mum Bug's Bag - w y z j n k e, r d b f h i u, s m t g p a o
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THE THESIS
This volume provides a structured pedagogical framework for educators to implement systematic phonics instruction using the Songbirds reading series. The authors, Clare Kirtley and Julia Donaldson, leverage their expertise in early childhood literacy to align these teaching notes with current curriculum requirements. The text serves as a comprehensive guide for instructors to facilitate the development of decoding, blending, and segmenting skills in early readers.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed lesson plans for the Stage 1+ Songbirds Phonics series
- Specific phoneme-grapheme correspondence lists for individual titles
- Methodologies for segmenting, blending, and matching letter sounds
- Flexible classroom activities designed to reinforce phonic knowledge
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize these notes as a foundational resource for delivering consistent phonics instruction in primary classrooms. The material is noted for its clear alignment with curriculum standards and its practical utility in supporting early literacy development.
Page Count:
25
Publication Date:
2006-03-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199113858
ISBN-13:
9780199113859
Phonics
Early Literacy
Education
Teaching Resources
Key Stage 1
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