Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: More Stories B: Class Pack of 36
Oxford Reading Tree: Storybooks Series
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What’s inside...
Stage 2 Big Books are large format versions of Stage 2 storybooks, designed for whole class teaching and group work. The pack includes six titles such as A New Dog, What a Bad Dog!, and The Dream, accompanied by an A4 Teaching Notes booklet that provides curriculum coverage and extended stories to enhance comprehension and encourage discussion. The accompanying Group/Guided Reading Notes Booklet includes vocabulary and curriculum charts, as well as individual notes and activities for reading, speaking, listening, drama, and writing. The Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories in the pack, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, focus on language comprehension, decoding skills, and fluency with various story structures and high frequency vocabulary. The Stage 2 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories aim to develop language comprehension and decoding skills through a rich story context. Stories, More Stories A and More Stories B provide a predictable sentence structure to support reading success, while First Sentences and Patterned Stories focus on high frequency vocabulary and repeated sentence structures for fluency and confidence. The new-style inside cover notes offer guidance for adults to support decoding and comprehension development during shared reading. Each pack of 6 includes a Group/Guided Reading Notes Booklet with vocabulary and curriculum charts, and individual notes and activities for group and independent reading, speaking, listening, drama, and writing, highlighting decoding and language comprehension opportunities.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you like best about the story we just read?
How did the characters feel when they faced a problem? What did they do?
Can you think of a time when you felt like one of the characters in the story?
What do you think you would have done if you were in the story?
Why do you think the author chose to end the story the way they did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, preview the book by looking at the cover and illustrations and ask your child what they think will happen in the story.
While reading, pause to ask your child to predict what will happen next, encouraging them to think critically about the storyline.
Discuss the characters’ actions and relate them to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter.
After reading, connect the story to your child's own experiences by discussing similar emotions or situations.
Encourage your child to ask questions about the story and its characters to deepen their understanding and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The stories in 'Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: More Stories B' often revolve around characters working together to solve problems or complete tasks.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or with friends, learning to cooperate and value each other’s contributions.
Example Lesson: Value of Patience
Explanation: Characters in the book are shown waiting their turn or working diligently towards a goal, teaching kids that good things come to those who wait.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of waiting for their turn in games or being patient while learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Understanding Differences
Explanation: The book includes a variety of characters from different backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and showing the benefits of accepting others.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to embrace diversity in their community and school, appreciating what makes everyone unique.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: As characters face challenges and overcome them, readers see the value of self-belief and perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to take on new challenges without fear of failure, boosting their self-esteem and problem-solving skills.