Book details
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Decode and Develop Class Pack of 36
Published in
2011
Description
Oxford Reading Tree Stage 4 Sparrows Take-Home Cards and Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are educational tools from the Oxford Reading Tree series designed to aid in children's reading development. The Take-Home Cards provide parents with suggestions for activities and games that support reading, while the Decode and Develop stories offer a bridge from decodable readers to richer reading experiences with high-interest vocabulary. Both tools come with guidance notes for adults and offer opportunities for group and individual reading activities, speaking, listening, drama, and writing, enhancing both decoding and language comprehension skills. Biff, Chip and Kipper Decode and Develop are new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and characters. They support children's transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy's Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary. The inside cover notes provide advice to help adults read and explore the story with the child, supporting their decoding and language comprehension development. Each pack of 6 includes a Group/Guided Reading Notes Booklet with a Vocabulary Chart listing high frequency tricky words and a Curriculum Coverage Chart for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Each story has individual notes and suggested activities for Group and Independent Reading, Speaking, listening and drama and Writing, with each section showing the relevant objectives covered. Decoding and Language Comprehension opportunities are highlighted throughout.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
16 pages
Why to read
- Structured Progression: The 'Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Decode and Develop' series is carefully structured to help children progress in their reading skills. By following the set levels, children can build on their decoding abilities and comprehension skills in a systematic way, which can lead to more confident and fluent reading.
- Engaging Content: Authored by Jo Apperley, the stories are designed to be engaging and interesting for young readers, which can help to motivate them to read more. The content is age-appropriate and often includes fun characters and situations that children can relate to and enjoy.
- Supports Phonics Learning: The series supports phonics learning, which is a key method used in schools to teach reading. The books provide opportunities for children to practice phonics in context, reinforcing the sounds and spellings they are learning at school and aiding in the retention of this essential skill.
- Teaching Resources: The 'Class Pack of 36' is an excellent resource for teachers as it provides multiple copies of the book for classroom use. This allows for group reading sessions, peer learning, and ensures that each child has access to the material, which can be particularly beneficial in a classroom setting where resources need to be shared.