Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Decode and Develop Class Pack of 36
Oxford Reading Tree: Storybooks Series
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What’s inside...
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.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Biff
Dad
Kipper
Chip
Mum
Discussion points
What do you think the characters learned in this story?
How do you feel about the way the characters solved their problem?
Can you think of a different ending to the story?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story to life, altering your tone and pace to match the narrative.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in the story to stimulate their analytical thinking.
After reading, connect the story's themes to real-life situations your child might encounter to enhance understanding.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book to cultivate their creativity and engagement with the text.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The stories in 'Oxford Reading Tree: Level 4: Decode and Develop Class Pack of 36' often show characters working together to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others, which can help them in group activities at school and in family settings.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Characters in the book encounter various challenges that they must think through and overcome, demonstrating critical thinking and resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively and persistently when faced with obstacles in their own lives, whether it's during play or homework.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Through the stories, children see characters taking responsibility for their actions and contributing to their community.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of being responsible, punctual, and dependable in their daily routines and interactions.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The series often puts characters in situations where they must understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop the ability to empathize with peers, fostering better relationships and social understanding.