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Core: Read and write letters; understand features
The Three Guinea Fowl
This is a clever story with lively illustrations, written partly through the medium of letters. Ideal for teaching this genre of writing, the tale engages children who want to know how the problem is resolved.
Comprehension: Reading, discussing and answering questions
The dog who wouldn't stop barking
The dog who wouldn’t stop barking, by Ruth Merttens, is a story told in the form of a recount, and the illustrations have a humorous cartoon-like feel. Set in a domestic context but with a nice fantasy element, children will follow the narrative and want to find out whether the plan works!
SPaG: Adjectives and qualifying adverbs in descriptive writing
Boris and Sid find a Tiger
Boris and Sid find a Tiger, by Ruth Merttens, gives a nice twist to familiar animals which turn up in children’s lives. Useful to read alongside information texts on animals as well as fiction, this story is for those who are beginning to decode slightly harder words.
Composition: Write a diary for a character from a story
The Cat's Journey
The Cat's Journey by Ruth Merttens. The cat recounts her long journey in simple language, making it accessible to children who still struggle to read. What makes this a ‘must’ are the original and idiosyncratic illustrations, which carry the story forward simply and effectively.
SPAG: Conjunctions for Subordination
Angry Cat
Children will explore feelings with this charming tale of a very angry cat! The simple repeated structure and beautifully drawn illustrations will encourage emerging independent readers to engage with the story and draw parallels with their own feelings as they follow cat’s tale.
Comprehension: Instructional language in recipes
Animal Recipes
A selection of simple recipes for tasty treats. Follow the instructions to make cheesy toast for Mouse or crispy cakes for Badger. This colourful book will show children how instructional texts are laid out in a fun and engaging way.