Leonie Bennett The Language Tree Reading Scheme offers a sound introduction to reading. Using the step-by-step approach of the popular Language Tree primary language arts series, the infant Readers and their corresponding Workbooks will help children to acquire all the decoding and comprehension skills they need to become fluent readers. Designed to be used independently from the rest of the series, the Readers are ideal for young readers who are struggling and would benefit from extra practice. Teacher support material including brief teaching suggestions and answers is given within the text. Key features • • • aj • • • •
Strong phonic element Gentle start and gradual build-up of skills Lots of extra reading and practice material is provided in the Workbooks and additional free resources Caribbean content, including traditional stories and rhymes Material which appeals to boys Contemporary design and high quality artwork Variety of text types
This reading scheme has been written through a close collaboration between the author and experienced educators from across the Caribbean: Shalinee Chang (Trinidad & Tobago) • Pauline Millar (Barbados) Christina Morris (Barbados) • Rochelle Richards (Antigua) Sandra Thomas (Grenada) READERS Level KA
(Ages 4-5)
9780230406469
Level KB (Ages 4-5) 9780230412293
Level 1A (Ages 5-6) 9780230412330
Level 1B (Ages 5-6) 9780230412323
WORKBOOKS Level KA
(Ages 4-5)
9780230412286
Level KB (Ages 4-5) 9780230412279
Level 1A (Ages 5-6) 9780230412309
Level 1B (Ages 5-6) 9780230412316
Teachers can use the Teacher’s Notes activities to stretch bright children and support weaker students.
Each book consists of stories, poems and non-fiction texts. After each fiction and non-fiction text there is a page of activities which check comprehension or reinforce skills through reference to the text that has just been read.