Complete Reading Programmes Modelled And

COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES

MODELLED AND SHARED READING

GUIDED READING

INDEPENDENT READING

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 1 09/09/2011 16:12 Choosing your Literacy series is easy... with our Literacy Resource Planner!

To ﬁ nd out which series is best suited for your classroom, simply choose your preferred reading type and ﬁ nd the catalogue page GUIDED READING number next to each series. SHARED READING MODELLED READING INDEPENDENT READING

PRODUCTS COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES PAGE

Phonics Bug 4 Literacy Evolve 6 Reading Street 7 Pearson PYP Readers and Companions 8–9 Jamboree 10 Rigby Star Shared 11 Literacy World 12 Rigby Star Guided 13 Lighthouse 14 Storyworlds 15 Sails Literacy 16 Rapid Reading 17 Rigby Navigator 18 Rigby Literacy 19 Heinemann English Readers 20 Rigby Star Independent 21 Pocket Reads 22 Interactive Science 23 Pearson Chapters 24 Heroes 25 Nitty, Gritty Novel 26 Chatterbox 27 Four Corners 27 Fast Tracks 27 V-Kids 27 Penguin Readers 28

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 2 09/09/2011 16:12 Your guide to the right Reading Strategy

MODELLED READING I read – You watch • an expert reader models a love and passion for words, stories & ideas • teaches how to think – not what to think • demonstrates ﬂ uency, phrasing and voice • extends vocabulary and exposes students to rich language • encourages wondering about the text • supports listening comprehension • helps readers visualise and think critically about text

SHARED READING I read – You help • generates enthusiasm and conﬁ dence in reading • • teaches vocabulary, word knowledge and word-attack skills • supports talk by inviting responses & predictions • leads readers to problem solve using prompts from the teacher from pictures, print and layout • builds story knowledge using plot, characterisation, setting and visual images • builds conﬁ dence in personalising and innovating on stories

GUIDED READING You read – I help • encourages reading, talking and thinking through the text • generates high levels of discussion about the text by asking and answering each others questions • supports the reader to think about what the author said and what the author meant • helps the reader to comprehend and think critically • develops insights into characters, settings, themes and styles • guides the reader to use meaning, structure and visual information • encourages summarising main idea and detail

INDEPENDENT READING You read – I watch • reading the right text encourages more talking and thinking • daily independent practice builds ﬂ uency and conﬁ dence • high accuracy and easily comprehended reading provides opportunity to integrate reading, talking and thinking • reading a wide variety of text builds vocabulary and content knowledge • • daily practice increases the use of meaning, structure and visual information • reading for pleasure builds a love for words and ideas

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AGE 5–11 Bug Club Electronic version GENRE Fiction, Non-Fiction A new and exciting reading programme that and Comics Electronic version in context joins books with an online reading world TEACHING APPROACH Complete Programme

Features Inspire a love of reading with exciting books, a diversity and beneﬁ ts of characters and genres, and an online world that makes reading even more rewarding. COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES • Bug Club ﬁ ction books are built around character clusters so children can RECEPTION enjoy reading further adventures in a favourite series

• Each non-ﬁ ction story iction • Lilac Fiction • Pink A Fiction • Pink B Fiction • Red A Fiction • Red C includes eye-catching design and fascinating facts to keep children entranced

• Bug Club books are

ﬁ nely leveled to give your Non-Fiction • Lilac Non-Fiction • Pink A Non-Fiction • Pink B Non-Fiction • Red B Non-Fiction • Red C children steps in reading progression and a sense of YEAR 1 ongoing achievement.

• The online reading world will transform the reading experience for today’s computer-conﬁ dent children Fiction • Yellow A Fiction • Yellow B Fiction • Blue B Fiction • Blue C Fiction • Green A

“It’s great to see some of the boys, especially the reluctant readers, Non-Fiction • Yellow C Non-Fiction • Blue A Non-Fiction • Green B Non-Fiction • Green C actually want to be the YEAR 2 ﬁ rst to choose a book.”

TEACHER, UK

Fiction • Orange A Fiction • Turquoise B Fiction • Purple B Fiction • Gold A Fiction • Lime A

Non-Fiction • Orange B Non-Fiction • Purple B Non-Fiction • Gold B Non-Fiction • White B Non-Fiction • Lime A 4

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AGE Phonics Bug 4–5 Electronic version GENRE A ﬁ rm foundation in Phonics Fiction and Non-Fiction

Electronic version in context TEACHING APPROACH Complete Programme

Bug Club begins with Phonics Bug teaching software Features and decodable readers to help you teach the basics of and beneﬁ ts reading and give your children the best start. COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES • Phonics Bug decodable readers get children reading PHASE 2 after just a few phonemes have been learnt.

• Children love applying their skills while reading about their favourite charaters

Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction • Each of the Phonics Bug eBooks can be accessed from school or from home

PHASE 3

Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Non-Fiction

PHASE 4

Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Non-Fiction

PHASE 5

Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 5

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 5 09/09/2011 16:12 AGE 5–11 Literacy Evolve

GENRE Fiction Where ‘real’ books inspire a love of reading TEACHING APPROACH Complete Programme

Features Created in association with the former UK Children’s and beneﬁ ts Laureate, Michael Rosen, Literacy Evolve brings whole- class literature teaching back to the primary classroom, COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES • Centres around real, whole using real, whole books, ﬁ lms and poetry from the best books, not extracts. children’s authors and poets. • Written by award-winning authors and poets YEAR 1 • KINDERGARTEN • Designed for use across the whole-school (lower and upper primary years)

• Picture books that will YEAR 2 • GRADE 1 grab the attention of your youngest readers

ELL YEAR 3 • GRADE 2

Helps learners develop important reading strategies, engages them using global themes to support comprehension and provides opportunities for language development.

YEAR 4 • GRADE 3 “The beneﬁ ts I have seen are that reluctant readers have really

become enthused by YEAR 5 • GRADE 4 the stories that we read and they are now excited about doing literacy. When I say its literacy next they YEAR 6 • GRADE 5 actually get excited and say ‘Yes!’”

LITERACY TEACHER, UK 6

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 6 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE Reading Street 5–12

GENRE Where the love of reading begins Fiction and Non-Fiction

TEACHING APPROACH Complete Programme

Reading Street’s Leveled Readers Bookshelf Collections Features of readers are grouped into 3 levels and then by grade to and beneﬁ ts develop and target the vocabulary and comprehension COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES skills according to the needs of learners. • Develop and deepen the understanding of the Unit Concept and Big Question

GRADE K • Allow for customization of vocabulary, and comprehension strategy Listen to me Student Reader and skill instruction to Concept Literacy Independent Reader match each student’s GRADE 1 reading level.

• The Guided Reading approach supports small

ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced group instruction and individual teaching and GRADE 2 learning styles, with di erentiation for 3 levels, plus English Language learners. ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced

GRADE 3

ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced

GRADE 4

ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced

GRADE 5

ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced

GRADE 6

ELL Reader Concept Literacy Below-Level On-Level Advanced 7

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 7 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE 3–11 Pearson Baccalaureate

GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction PYP Readers and

TEACHING APPROACH Complete Programme Companions

Features and beneﬁ ts COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES • 120 high quality, inquiry- based readers designed as a ready-made library of titles, with di erent styles and designs to ensure your children have access to the right book to develop their interest in reading.

• 9 engaging companions exploring each level’s individual units with open- ended activities to support group and individual work.

• A perfect starter programme of Inquiry or for adding to existing resources.

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 8 09/09/2011 16:13 Pearson Baccalaureate Inspiring Global Readers Using an international inquiry based approach, the Pearson PYP Readers and Baccalaureate PYP Readers and Companions Programme motivate learners to develop important inquiry-based Companions reading strategies COMPLETE READING PROGRAMMES

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ST E ORY TIM

AGE 3–5 Jamboree Storytime

GENRE Fiction The fun way to introduce young learners to English TEACHING APPROACH Modelled and Shared

Features Jamboree Storytime is an exciting, interactive and play- and beneﬁ ts based series designed to help children aged 3-5 have fun whilst learning English. MODELLED AND SHARED READING MODELLED AND SHARED READING • Big Books, with corresponding Little Books, CDs and puppets AGES 3–4 encourage children to engage with language through role play.

• Stories, rhymes and chants read aloud on CD help to improve pronunciation.

• Children can enjoy learning Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book through games and puzzles in the Activity Books.

ELL

Speciﬁ cally developed for young learners of the English Language Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book

AGES 4–5

Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book

Big Book • Little Book Big Book • Little Book 10

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 10 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE Rigby Star Shared 4–7

GENRE When only a big book will do Fiction and Non-Fiction

TEACHING APPROACH Shared

Rigby Star Shared brings a collection of fi ction and non- Features fi ction Big Books to captivate your children during whole- and benefi ts class reading and writing sessions. MODELLED AND SHARED READING MODELLED AND SHARED READING • Comprehensive teaching support providing guidance RECEPTION on word recognition and language comprehension.

• Each Big Book has 10 lessons’ worth of resources, including ideas on how to deliver speaking and listening skills in your classroom.

• A strong writing focus helps Fiction Non-Fiction develop writing skills.

YEAR 1

Rigby Star Storytelling Listen, learn and love to read with audio big books Rigby Star Storytelling brings Fiction Non-Fiction storytelling to life in the classroom with fantastic, new Audio Big Book versions of a YEAR 2 selection of titles from the Rigby Star Guided Reading range.

Fiction Non-Fiction 11

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 11 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE 7–11 Literacy World

GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction Tried and tested literacy programme for 7–11 TEACHING APPROACH Shared and Guided

Features Literacy World provides all the support you need to and benefi ts deliver shared reading and writing, guided reading, ICT and speaking and listening. MODELLED AND SHARED READING MODELLED AND SHARED READING • Superb fi ction and non-fi ction readers with comprehensive genre SHARED coverage helping to deliver a full range of learning objectives

• Tried and tested in the classroom so you can be sure Literacy World works Year 1 • Fiction Year 2 • Non-Fiction Year 3 • Fiction Year 4 • Non-Fiction

• Exceptional teaching LITERACY WORLD – For core readers support and complete di erentiation provide you with ﬂ exible planning resources

Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction

Year 5 • Fiction Year 5 • Non-Fiction Year 6 • Fiction Year 6 • Non-Fiction

COMETS – For more able readers

Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Guided Reading Handbooks Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction support you with advice to help you save time and Year 5 • Fiction Year 5 • Fiction Year 6 • Fiction Year 6 • Fiction deliver highly e ective literacy lessons. SATELLITES – For weaker readers

Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction

Year 5 • Fiction Year 5 • Non-Fiction Year 6 • Fiction Year 6 • Non-Fiction 12

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 12 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE Rigby Star Guided 4–7

GENRE Specially built for success in Fiction and Non-Fiction Guided Reading TEACHING APPROACH Guided GUIDED READING

Rigby Star Guided gives you everything you need for Features fantastic group reading sessions. The rich, multi-layered and benefi ts stories and non-fi ction texts are specially developed for group reading at the right level to ensure reading success. • Broad range of titles and genres including plays, traditional tales and fantasy RECEPTION • PRE K stories so you can be sure to fi nd the right story at the right level for your guided reading groups.

Fiction • Lilac Phonic Fiction • Lilac Fiction • Pink Phonic Fiction • Pink Non-Fiction • Pink • Non-ﬁ ction readers have been carefully levelled to ensure they match children’s reading abilities

Fiction • Red Phonic Fiction • Red Non-Fiction • Red • Unbeatable teaching support with every title YEAR 1 • GRADE K with fully annotated teacher versions.

Fiction • Yellow Phonic Fiction • Yellow Non-Fiction • Yellow Fiction • Blue Phonic Fiction • Blue Ideal for Reading Recovery These readers are ideal for Reading Recovery and include Non-Fiction • Blue Fiction • Green a suggested reading order at each Book Band Level. Phonic Fiction • Green Non-Fiction • Green

YEAR 2 • GRADE 1 “Meeting the requirements of Non-Fiction • Orange Fiction • Purple teacher and pupil in

Fiction • Orange Fiction • Turquoise Non-Fiction • Purple the context of speciﬁ c and aligned learning, as well as being fun

Fiction • Gold Fiction • White Non-Fiction • White and interesting to use, made it a real success.” Fiction • Lime TEACHER, UK 13

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 13 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE 4–7 Lighthouse

GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction Light up your guided reading

TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent GUIDED READING

Features Lighthouse brings you 98 colorful and carefully-levelled and benefi ts fi ction and non-fi ction Readers to ensure gradual progression for your children. • Covering the full range of genres, each book gives you key information, including RECEPTION high frequency words, text types and a synopsis on the back.

• Each reader has a set Non-Fiction • Pink A Fiction • Pink A Fiction • Pink A Fiction • Pink B Non-Fiction • Pink B of teaching notes and a program organizer for each year that provides comprehensive teaching and assessment support. Fiction • Pink B Non-Fiction • Red Fiction • Red Fiction • Red Non-Fiction • Red • At-a-glance charts to YEAR 1 show you how to use other books alongside Lighthouse, to ensure your children have the widest guided reading experiences.

Fiction • Yellow Non-Fiction • Yellow Fiction • Blue Fiction • Blue Non-Fiction • Blue

Fiction • Green Fiction • Green Non-Fiction • Orange Fiction • Orange Fiction • Orange

YEAR 2

Fiction • Turquoise Fiction • Turquoise Non-Fiction • Purple Fiction • Purple Fiction • Gold)

Fiction • Gold Non-Fiction • White Fiction • White) Fiction • Lime Fiction • Lime 14

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 14 09/09/2011 16:13 AGE Storyworlds 4–7

GENRE The Structured Way to build Fiction and Non-Fiction learners’ conﬁ dence TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent GUIDED READING

Storyworlds’s fantastic range of fi ction and non-fi ction Features for guided and independent reading is full of stories your and benefi ts children will love to read time and again. • Controlled vocabulary and structured progression RECEPTION • PRE K for your English language learners

• ‘See-saw’ structure gradually gives learners more control and builds Fiction • Pink Fiction • Pink Non-Fiction • Pink Fiction • Red Fiction • Red conﬁ dence

• Each story is ﬁ nely levelled to ensure your children make steady, structured progression in their reading Non-Fiction • Red Fiction • Yellow Fiction • Yellow Non-Fiction • Yellow Non-Fiction • Yellow skills. YEAR 1 • KINDERGARTEN

“Reading conﬁ dence has deﬁ nitely

Fiction • Blue Fiction • Blue Non-Fiction • Blue Non-Fiction • Blue Fiction • Green improved since we’ve been using Storyworlds. The broad range of stories Fiction • Green Non-Fiction • Green Fiction • Orange Fiction • Orange Non-Fiction • Orange means that there’s a

YEAR 2 • GRADE 1 story that every child wants to read, and some of the stories are so well liked that

Fiction • Turquoise Fiction • Turquoise Non-Fiction • Turquoise Non-Fiction • Turquoise Fiction • Purple the children want to read them again and again!”

TEACHER, UK

Non-Fiction • Purple Non-Fiction • Pink A Fiction • Gold Fiction • Gold Non-Fiction • Gold 15

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 15 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE 5–9 Sails Literacy

GENRE Fiction The perfect resource for guided and independent reading TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent GUIDED READING

Features Sails Literacy is a comprehensive reading series for K-3 and beneﬁ ts students. The engaging visuals and subject will motivate students to read for pleasure and for information. • Every Sails guided reading book features guide notes on visual literacy, critical EMERGENT thinking, phonological patterns and language features.

• Sails ﬂ uent levels will

challenge your competent Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Fiction Guided Reading Guided Reading Shared Reading Shared Reading readers through the use of RR 2 RR 3 text types including ﬁ ction, persuasive texts, reports, EARLY LEVEL reviews, explanations and written debates.

Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Fiction Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Shared Reading RR6 RR11 RR14 RR13-14

ADDITIONAL FLUENCY

Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading RR15 RR20 RR20 RR21 RR22

FLUENCY

Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction Fiction Fiction Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Guided Reading Shared Reading RR17 RR19 RR22 RR28

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 16 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE Rapid Reading 7–11

GENRE The Rapid Route to reading success Fiction

TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent GUIDED READING

Rapid Reading is ideal for learning readers, and gives Features you an ‘extra pair of hands’ in the classroom – a great and beneﬁ ts resource to use with your children who have English as an additional language. • Integrated benchmark texts correctly place your readers within the Rapid STARTER LEVEL programme, identifying when they’re ready to move on.

• O ers 112 fi nely-levelled and captivating fi ction and non-fi ction readers

Level 2 • Set A Level 1 • Set B Level 2 • Set A Level 1 • Set A Level 2 • Set A – perfect for encouraging reading ﬂ uency and comprehension, with controlled vocabulary that includes lots of repetition.

• Fantastic teaching support Level 2 • Set A Level 1 • Set B Level 1 • Set A Level 2 • Set B Level 2 • Set B containing lesson notes, speaking and listening ideas, follow-up work and STAGES 1-6 planning support saves you valuable time.

“It’s ingenious: Stage 1 • Set A Stage 2 • Set A Stage 2 • Set B Stage 3 • Set A Stage 3 • Set B Exactly the right level of non-threatening support and a level of patience that the

Stage 4 • Set A Stage 4 • Set B Stage 5 • Set A Stage 5 • Set B Stage 6 • Set very busy teacher or TA might at times ﬁ nd di cult.”

TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 17 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE Rigby Navigator 7–11

GENRE Unlock the potential of guided reading Fiction and Non-Fiction

TEACHING APPROACH Guided GUIDED READING

Features Rigby Navigator’s engaging fi ction and non-fi ction texts and benefi ts help you deliver creative, e ective guided reading sessions for your children. • Full genre coverage at the right length and level, with tailored support for your YEAR 3 lower ability children and English language learners.

• O ers added breadth with Rigby Navigator Poetry and Plays, perfect for helping Fiction Fiction Fiction Play you deliver speaking,

listening and drama Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Lower ability ﬁ ction objectives. YEAR 4 • Pick-up-and-go Teaching Guides and Interactive Comprehension Software save hours of preparation time.

Fiction Fiction Fiction Play

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Lower ability ﬁ ction ELL YEAR 5 Rigby Navigator introduces and reinforces new reading skills, whilst engaging and motivating with age appropriate subject matter.

Fiction Fiction Fiction Play

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Lower ability ﬁ ction

YEAR 6

Fiction Fiction Fiction Play

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Lower ability ﬁ ction 18

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 18 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE Rigby Literacy 8–12

GENRE The complete guided reading program Fiction and Non-Fiction for developing independent readers TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent GUIDED READING

Rigby Literacy a comprehension series, featuring leveled Features fi ction, non-fi ction and chapter books, that strongly engages and benefi ts K–2 students as they develop confi dence in reading. • Rigby Literacy Big Books for Interactive Whiteboard EMERGENT can be used at any time to develop listening and oral skills, and provide rich language experiences.

• Benchmark Books are ﬁ ction and non-ﬁ ction Emergent 1 • RR 1 Emergent 2 • RR 1 titles that make it easy for teachers to assess students’ reading development.

Emergent 3 • RR 3 Emergent 4 • RR 4 • Finely leveled guided reading books are EARLY sequentially organised to build on high frequency words, sight vocabulary and phonics.

• Chapter Books make it easy to support readers as they Early 2 • RR 7 move from picture books to chapter books. Early 1 • RR 4

Early 3 • RR 10 Early 4 • RR 13

FLUENT

Fluent 1 • RR 12

Fluent 2 • RR 16

Fluent 3 • RR 23 Fluent 4 • RR 26 19

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 19 09/09/2011 16:14 GUIDED READING

Heinemann AGE 7–14 English Readers GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction Raising achievement through TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent reading in English GUIDED READING

Features Heinemann English Readers o ers extensive reading and benefi ts opportunities for language learners aged 7 and above. The fascinating topics and stories makes this series ideal • Modern fi ction, exciting for English Language Learners. non-fi ction and science readers to support the use of English across the ELEMENTARY curriculum

• Activities and page by page language support develop the skills of language

learners. Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction

• Levelled into bands of Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, the books

enable teachers and parents Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Science Science Science to choose readers at the perfect level for their students. INTERMEDIATE

Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Science Science Science

ADVANCED

Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Science Science Science 20

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 20 09/09/2011 16:14 INDEPENDENT READING

Rigby Star AGE Independent 4–7 GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction Add breadth and variety to TEACHING APPROACH independent reading Independent

Rigby Star Independent comprises 106 fi ction and Features INDEPENDENT READING 24 non-fi ction books. Lively illustrations and familiar and benefi ts characters spark your children’s imaginations and make these books ideal for both class and home reading. • Stunning books carefully levelled to help build reading confi dence and reinforce key reading skills. RECEPTION • PRE K • The right level of support to encourage parental involvement.

• Explicit consolidation of the Fiction • Pink Non-Fiction • Pink Fiction • Red Non-Fiction • Red vocabulary and skills taught through Rigby Star Guided. YEAR 1 • KINDERGARTEN

Fiction • Yellow Non-Fiction • Yellow Fiction • Blue Non-Fiction • Blue

Fiction • Green Non-Fiction • Green

YEAR 3 • GRADE 1

When only a big book will do See page 11 for details

Fiction • Orange Non-Fiction • Orange Fiction • Turquoise Fiction • Purple

Specially built for success in Guided Reading Non-Fiction • Gold Fiction • White Non-Fiction • Lime Fiction • Lime See page 13 for details 21

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 21 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE 7–11 Pocket Reads

GENRE Fiction and Non-Fiction Easy to pick up, impossible to put down

TEACHING APPROACH Independent

INDEPENDENT READING Features Pocket Reads is a superb collection of 105 pocket-sized and benefi ts fi ction and non-fi ction readers divided into four groups: 15 Pocket Chillers, 30 Pocket Facts, 15 Pocket Worlds, • Fantastic breadth and 45 Pocket Tales. They are carefully levelled to ensure variety of genre, including gradual progression, developing discrete language Pocket Worlds covering global themes. skills (phonological and grammatical knowledge) and opportunities for writing. • Beautifully illustrated ‘real books’ to motivate your readers.

• Just the right amount of content builds conﬁ dence for better reading.

• Specially tailored parent notes within each book to encourage reading at home. Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 22

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 22 09/09/2011 16:14 AGE Interactive Science 11–14

GENRE Three levels of support with content Non-Fiction leveled readers TEACHING APPROACH Independent

Interactive Science’s below level, on-level and Features INDEPENDENT READING above-level Content Leveled Readers provide and beneﬁ ts valuable reading support. • Each reader features a My Reading Coach Fold-out GRADE K that allows teachers to provide targeted before, during and after reading to students at every level in the classroom. Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 • Interactive Science’s GRADE 1 innovative write-in student edition allows students to read about the science concepts and then interact with the page by completing Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 an activity on the page. GRADE 2 • Summative assessments, extension activities and cross-curricular connections provide opportunities for students to transfer their Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 understanding after reading. GRADE 3

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4

GRADE 4

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4

GRADE 5

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 23

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 23 09/09/2011 16:15 AGE 7–12 Pearson Chapters

GENRE Fiction Engage and motivate your readers

TEACHING APPROACH Independent

INDEPENDENT READING Features Pearson Chapters is a collection of 50 highly appealing and beneﬁ ts chapter books that will engage and motivate readers in Years 2 and 6. The books are levelled (both Reading • features a wide variety of Recovery and broadband) and designed for on-level and narrative genres above-level readers. • a collection of visually outstanding books of high-interest, high- YEAR 2 quality literature to give all students a strong motivation and enthusiasm to read.

• engaging chapter books are appropriate as take-home readers or for independent and silent reading activities in the classroom.

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

For Year 5 and 6 titles visit: www.pearson.com.au/schools

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 24 09/09/2011 16:15 AGE Heroes 11–14

GENRE Epic stories of villains, crime, Fiction, Non-Fiction, plays horror and adventure TEACHING APPROACH Independent

Heroes is a new series of short, exciting novels, plays Features INDEPENDENT READING and non-ﬁ ction that teenage boys and girls will love – and beneﬁ ts perfect for individual or whole-class teaching. • Short, accessible stories that can be read in class YEAR 7 helping you to deliver the whole text in six weeks.

• Lesson ideas based on competition and other strategies known to get reluctant boys involved and focused.

• Each novel and play is supported by an ActiveTeach CD-ROM Novel Novel with an invaluable bank of resources including images, quizzes, videos and activities.

Novel Play

YEAR 8 Look out for the new Heroes books coming in June 2012

Novel Novel

Novel Play 25

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 25 09/09/2011 16:15 AGE 11–13 Nitty, Gritty Novel

GENRE Fiction Contemporary stories for upper primary students TEACHING APPROACH Independent

INDEPENDENT READING Features Nitty Gritty Novel is a series of high-interest, and beneﬁ ts rich texts with themes relevant and of interest to young adolescents, focusing on key critical literacy • Cutting-edge design and areas including author purpose, power of language, text layout engages young characterization, bias, point of view and more. adult readers

• A range of genres: mystery, adventure, historical fi ction, SERIES 2 science fi ction, fantasy and contemporary fi ction

• Di erent social and cultural perspectives, strong themes and messages to spark discussion, and encourage the questioning Adventure Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery

Science Fiction Fantasy

SERIES 3

Adventure Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Fantasy

Mystery Science Fiction 26

BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 26 09/09/2011 16:15 AGE 4–12 GENRE Fiction TEACHING APPROACH Modelled, Shared, Guided and Independent Features and benefi ts Chatterbox • carefully levelled fi ction and A whole school literacy program non-fi ction books with engaging storylines and beautiful illustrations Chatterbox is a whole school literacy program that supports reading, writing, • contemporary fi ction stories present students with opportunities to speaking, listening and ITCs for K – 6 discuss issues such as friendship, students in the classroom. relationships, behaviour, self-esteem, negotiation, expectations and di erent generations

AGE 4–12 GENRE Non-Fiction TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent Features and benefi ts Four Corners • Suggested levels for all books at the Helping children to understand Emergent, Early and Fluent stages and enjoy non-fi ction texts • An information box for each book which outlines the stage, genre, key Four Corners is a complete non-fi ction learning area, comprehension skills, program which presents all non-fi ction and text features. text types, including their visual and • 3 teachers’ books with detailed textual features, in a spectacular way. guided reading and guided writing notes, cross-curricular links, and home reading notes.

AGE 8–12 GENRE Non-Fiction TEACHING APPROACH Shared, Guided and Independent Features and benefi ts Fast Tracks • Students learn about the di erent Challenging talented and structure followed by a particular genre, how characters develop, and independent readers the importance of setting and plot in Fast Tracks is an innovative writing and a genre. critical literacy series that turns middle • Topic books provide real examples and upper primary students into fl uent of each genre for students to use, o ering an authentic setting to writers and critical readers. develop writing skills. • The unique Genre Focus Books explicitly teach students about the conventions of a particular genre, so they can critically evaluate the texts they read. AGE 9–12 GENRE Fiction TEACHING APPROACH Guided and Independent Features and benefi ts V-Kids • easily adopted as a dedicated values A Values Education series for program, or used incidentally as middle and upper primary required • students explore values via activities V-Kids is a series that o er teachers that are goal-driven, achievable and and students the opportunity to fun explore Values Education in the • valuable teaching support for easy classroom through comic-strip format, classroom implementation. appealing illustration style, plot-driven storylines and likeable characters.

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BIG_3300_Asian_Readers_cat_2011_final.indd 27 09/09/2011 16:16 AGE 11–adult Penguin Readers

GENRE Fiction and non-ﬁ ction

TEACHING APPROACH Independent

INDEPENDENT READING Features Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of and beneﬁ ts Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. • 300+ titles over 7 reading levels LEVEL 1 • Every title has its own activity worksheets, teacher’s notes and answer keys

• Online support material to help with lesson planning LEVEL 2

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