Ladybird Readers Catalogue 2018 Introducing Ladybird Readers
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Ladybird Readers Catalogue 2018 Introducing Ladybird Readers From learning their very first words in English to reading confidently on their own, Ladybird Readers promise to make growing up the best story ever, for children everywhere. Whether it is starting to say ‘Hello’ with Spot, discovering the magic of fairy tales with Cinderella and Aladdin, or finding out about the world around them with BBC Earth, our carefully graded ELT Readers will inspire everyone as they begin their reading journey. To bring our books to life in the classroom or at home, visit www.vicensvives.com/ladybirdeducation to download free audio, lesson plans and plenty of extra activities. Ladybird Readers Enthuse, motivate and encourage a love of learning Graded ELT Readers - perfect for learning English as a foreign or second language Featuring favourite characters, traditional tales, Recognisable characters including Peter Rabbit , new stories and non-fiction Traditional tales and stories My Little Pony, Transformers and Peppa Pig. Following CEFR levels and providing Cambridge YLE exercises Wide range of free resources on accompanying website Non-fiction books including BBC Earth titles www.ladybirdeducation.co.uk Compelling adventures stories Images © BBC, 2014 With over 100 titles across 8 levels, Ladybird Readers aim to inspire a life-long love of reading in young learners. From Beginner to Level 6, each Reader and accompanying Activity Book progressively introduces phonics, vocabulary and sentence structures at a pace that develops confidence for children. International benchmarking: the series follows the CEFR levels and Cambridge YLE syllabus Combining characters and stories that children know and love with pedagogic expertise and Ladybird’s 100 years of excellence in children’s publishing, the series provides practise for reading, listening, speaking, writing and critical thinking. Ladybird Readers FOR THE STUDENT: FOR THE TEACHER: • Wonderfully illustrated Readers • A ‘How to use graded readers guide’ with with favourite characters and feature explanation and practical classroom ideas charming imagery • A choice of downloadable British and American audio • Story-book audio, perfect for recordings with additional listening practice listening in class or at home • Catchy songs to introduce playful rhythms & melodies • Colourful activity books to • Interactive starter level play-scripts for pupils to act out develop speaking, listening, reading and writing, and • Flashcards for use in the classroom Audio introduce critical thinking • A resource-rich website with lesson plans, Download • Confidence-building spelling answer keys and audio and phonic practice helps with • Downloadable certificates for rewarding speaking and pronunciation pupils as they finish each level • CEFR levelling and illustrated glossaries for recycling target language • CYL exam support with exam-style activities • Detailed overviews of the Readers mapped against CEFR levels & objectives, as well as by Lexile & AR level, themes & objectives Downloadable resources on www.vicensvives.com/ladybirdeducation Downloadable resources Clear objectives propose a range of focus options for a The Fun Run Starter A Teacher’s Resources It is a fun run. The children run. Assessment for new readers to lesson Miss Tess has a medal for Ross and Gus. ensure they are reading at the CEFR Level Pre-A1 Text type: modern story Suggested timings to help Word count: 84 correct level Lexile measure: BR structure lessons Lesson objectives Lesson plan Letters and sounds Before reading u f g j k m r s ss ll Make sure that the children are comfortable Tests at every level to monitor Vocabulary focus withAssessment the Picture words Test at the 1start of the Position: back, front Reader and give them the opportunity to go Useful discussion prompts Verbs in the present simple: go, open, run, through the wordless version of the story, progress sleep, stop LookA Lookat the story and. Both read. of these are available as an audio recording (Audio track 1). General: children, eyes, fun, hot, kit, medal Put a Level 1 or a initiate conversation Aims in the box. •read/listen and respond to the story •identify and recognize key sounds in words 1 Answer keys provide •recognize key words in context •follow a sequence of events Step-by-step guided reading Resources This is a horse. suggestions for areas for Reader Activity Book notes for before, during and Flashcards 42–51 2 Audio download (UK/US) tracks 1, 2 further practise How to use Ladybird Readers: Starter Timing: 30–40 minutes Level contains suggestionsThis for is activities a football. using after reading This is to be used as a general guide and will the vocabulary and sounds in a Reader (pages depend on group size, the pace of learning, and 6–7). These can help to prepare children for the the children’s language ability. story with words, Read the story. 3 We would suggest 10 minutes for Before Show the children the front cover, and say: Recommendations for which reading, 10 minutes for During reading and Look, who are the children? Can you 10 minutes for After reading. Additional time remember theirThis names? is What a computer.color are the Ideas for mixed ability classes, can be used for further activities. children’s clothes? What are they doing? level the child should read next Can you show me? Yes, they are running! with extra support and Ladybird© copyright Books Ltd, 2017 4 page 1 extension activities This is a cake. B Look and read. Circle the correct words. 5 Where / What are you going? I’m going to school. 6 What / Who is your teacher? My teacher is Mrs Smart. © copyright Ladybird Books Ltd, 2017 page 1 Downloadable resources on www.vicensvives.com/ladybirdeducation BEGINNER My name is Spot! How are you, Spot? How many, Spot? Yes please, Spot! 9780241316092 9780241319413 9780241319444 9780241319420 First Phrases First 25-50 words BEGINNER A brand new level for Ladybird Readers Beginner introduces children to early conversational phrases and vocabulary with iconic character, Spot. Starter A & B Starter READERS • Introduces children to phonics-based approach to reading with single sounds in Starter A and then more difficult sound-letter combinations Pre-A1 50-100 words | AR Points: 0.5; AR Interest Level: LY AR Interest 0.5; 50-100 words | AR Points: Pre-A1 in Starter B • Begins by familiarising children with picture words and sounds • Includes two versions of the story – wordless (to prepare children for reading) and with words IN-BOOK EXERCISES • Phonics activities which require the children to differentiate and associate sounds in words • Testing comprehension of meaning • Helping children to decode words and build sentences 190L 300L 120L BR Starter A & B Starter Nicky and Poppy Dom Dog and his Boat Ted in Bed The Fun Run R: 9780241299128 R: 9780241283400 R: 9780241283424 R: 9780241283431 AB: 9780241298923 AB: 9780241283301 AB: 9780241283325 AB: 9780241283349 310L 150L 130L 190L The Zoo The Big Fish Gus is Hot! In the Mud R: 9780241283462 R: 9780241299159 R: 9780241299142 R:9780241299135 AB: 9780241283370 AB: 9780241298954 AB: 9780241298947 AB: 9780241298930 130L 130L 220L 70L Pre-A1 50-100 words | AR Points: 0.5; AR Interest Level: LY AR Interest 0.5; 50-100 words | AR Points: Pre-A1 The Old Boat Brother Blue Doctor Panda Farmer Carl R: 9780241283455 R: 9780241283387 R: 9780241283394 R: 9780241283417 AB: 9780241283363 AB: 9780241283288 AB: 9780241283295 AB: 9780241283318 Ladybird Readers Starter syllabus chart Nouns / Pronouns Tenses / Verbs Question Conjunctions / Articles Adjectives / Adverbs Words / Prepositions Other STARTER A Singular and Simple Present simple: to Who? And Phonics focus: plural be and common Where? But simple letters and Possessive verbs How? Next to sounds (single Irregular plural Present On letters, simple forms continuous (not In digraphs) with future At Letters of the Countable and reference) Behind alphabet uncountable Adverbs (of time In front of and definite and and place) Near indefinite articles Can/can’t Have (got) for possession STARTER B Singular and Simple Present simple: to Who? And Phonics focus: plural be and common Where? But complex letters Possessive verbs How? Next to and sounds Irregular plural Present On (complex forms continuous (not In digraphs and with future At trigraphs) Countable and reference) Behind uncountable Adverbs (of time In front of and definite and and place) Near indefinite articles Can/can’t Have (got) for possession Ladybird Readers Themes and learning objectives Grammar Vocabulary Title Theme Value Reading Skills Objectives Objectives Animals, Friends, Staying calm Phonics: o oa ck Clothes, Animals 9780241283400 Dom Dog and His Boat Adventure 9780241283424 Ted in Bed Space Sharing Phonics: a e i o b d l t Colors Read/listen and respond to the story 9780241283431 The Fun Run Sport Taking part Phonics: u f g j k m r s ss ll Actions (verbs) Starter A Starter Identify and recognise Phonics: v w x z oo (long) Animals, Colors, 9780241283462 The Zoo Animals Helping others focus sounds in words i_e Body parts 9780241299128 Nicky and Poppy Natural world Kindness Phonics: p y qu n c h ng Food Recognise key words in context 9780241283387 Brother Blue Dinosaurs Looking after each other Phonics: er igh th Family, Colors, Body parts Follow a sequence Phonics: h ee oo (long) oo 9780241283394 Doctor Panda Friends Caring for others Body parts, Animals of events (short) Phonics: oo (long) oo 9780241283417 Farmer Carl Farm Working hard Farming, Actions (vterbs) (short) ar er ow Phonics: x ea