Living Fossils
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Author Description
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Learn all about animals and plants from the time of the dinosaurs that are still alive today in this fascinating non-fiction book by Sally Morgan.Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Pages 22 and 23 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book explores the fascinating concept of 'living fossils' – species that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years and still exist today. It introduces readers to animals and plants that have survived from the time of the dinosaurs, presenting them as modern-day relics of ancient ecosystems. The text is designed for young learners, utilizing literary language and extended descriptions with longer sentences to build comprehension and vocabulary.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Examples of animals and plants that are considered 'living fossils'.
- Explanations of how these species have survived through geological time.
- Information on the evolutionary significance of living fossils.
- A 'fun I Spy Letters and Sounds' activity on pages 22-23.
- Reading notes with lists of sounds and words covered in the book.
- Support for phonics and reading comprehension aligned with Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is part of the Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series, which is designed to support early reading development in children. The Turquoise/Band 7 level specifically targets literary language and extended descriptions, indicating a focus on building advanced reading skills for this age group. The inclusion of phonics activities and reading notes suggests a pedagogical approach aimed at both engaging children with the content and reinforcing their phonic knowledge.
Page Count:
24
Publication Date:
2018-04-01
Publisher:
Collins
ISBN-10:
0008251800
ISBN-13:
9780008251802
Non-Fiction
Animals
Children's
Science
Plants
Picture books
Educational
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