English Reception/Year 1 Autumn Instructions and Explanations

Teddy’s Lists

This is a must for children beginning to write lists and other non-fiction texts. Writing for a purpose becomes both funny and easy to do when using this simple text to stimulate children.

The Wolf

This story provides a simple information text about wolves, written from the perspective of the wolf. It allows children to engage with the information in a direct way and uses language easily accessible to beginning readers.

Being Bossy

A very simple text jammed full of humorous situations, strikingly illustrated to make children laugh out loud.  The text is full of imperative verbs, making it ideal for use when teaching instructions.

Watch out! 

This is a humorous text which will entertain and stimulate. It is aimed at children who are just beginning to read and who will benefit from the repeated phrase.  Excellent for stimulating children’s writing.

Dear Dad 

This is a lovely text suitable for children who are beginning to read independently. It is based on a series of simple letters written by different children to family members and friends. Beautiful illustrations help the letters come alive and children will be motivated to write their own responses!

Crocodile 

This is a non-fiction text with an unusual structure.  It's simple language and narrative structure makes it exceptionally easy to read and the use of both wild life and zoo or safari park contexts means that many children can relate the information given to their own experience.