Say the Sounds Phonic Reading Scheme
Say the Sounds Phonic Reading Scheme by Jill Corby, published by Ladybird in 1993, is a resource designed for beginner readers, comprising eight titles that can complement various reading methods. This edition, written in English and spanning 48 pages, focuses on phonics, introducing most of the 44 sounds in the English language, including initial sounds, digraphs, and blends. The series aims to familiarize young readers with the first 100 most commonly used words, which are consistently repeated throughout the books to reinforce learning.
Readers will find that the stories feature Ben and Jenny, two energetic six to seven-year-olds, who engage in games and activities that transport them into a world of make-believe. Each book begins with pages dedicated to introducing specific sounds that are then integrated into the narrative. The scheme not only emphasizes phonics but also includes a variety of reading, writing, and other activities to enhance comprehension and retention. This structured approach to learning aims to support early literacy development in a fun and engaging manner.
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This reading scheme comprises eight titles that can be used alongside any other method of learning to read. The books are intended for beginner readers and focus on phonics. The series introduces most of the 44 sounds in the English language – 26 initial sounds, digraphs (2 letters such as ch), phenomes (blends as in str), middle blends (oo) and final blends (ing). The first 100 most used words are introduced, repeated and carried over from book to book. A further 200 words are used and repeated a minimum of 3 times each in the story in which they first appear. Extra repitition is given in the activity books through a variety of reading, writing and other activities. Ben and Jenny two lively six to seven-year olds feature in each story. Through their games and activities the reader is transported to a world of make-believe. Each book begins with pages introducing particular sounds which are then used in the story.
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