Key Words Reading Scheme Box Set 2 (Bks. 3A-3C & Bks. 4A-4C)
#3 in Dick and Jane and Friends Treasury, Read With Dick and Jane Series
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What’s inside...
A handy boxed set containing 6 books from levels 3 and 4 of the Ladybird Key Words reading scheme.
Character compass
Peter
Jane
Daddy
Mummy
Discussion points
What was your favorite story in the set and why did you like it?
Can you think of a time when you felt like one of the characters? What happened?
How did the characters solve their problems? What would you have done in their place?
What new words did you learn from these books? Can you use them in a sentence?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the characters and settings in their own words to foster creativity and comprehension.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story to develop their inferential thinking skills.
Discuss any moral or lesson from the story to reinforce values and engage in deeper understanding.
Connect the stories to real-life experiences or family stories to make reading more relatable and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Vocabulary
Explanation: The 'Key Words Reading Scheme' uses carefully chosen key words to help children build their vocabulary alongside everyday language.
Real-World Application: Children can use these new words in their daily interactions, enhancing their communication skills and making them more articulate.
Example Lesson: Fostering Reading Confidence
Explanation: This series is structured to gradually increase the complexity of text, allowing children to develop confidence in their reading ability.
Real-World Application: As their reading skills grow, children can feel more confident in academic settings and are more likely to engage with more challenging texts.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Comprehension Skills
Explanation: By presenting recurring themes and familiar contexts, the books help children grasp the meaning behind texts, improving their comprehension.
Real-World Application: Better comprehension skills support children in understanding instructions, following stories and excelling in educational settings.
Example Lesson: Promoting Moral Values
Explanation: The stories often depict scenarios that teach kindness, sharing, and respect through the characters' interactions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to emulate these values in real life, leading to better social interactions and relationships with peers.