Other editions of book Oxford Literacy Web

In the Variety Stage 9 books, Elisabeth Beresford describes adventures on Riduna Island in Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, and Tessa on TV. Riduna is normally a quiet little island, but on three occasions, there is a big story to tell. Joan Aiken retells folk tales of a wise girl who winsherself a king, a young man who finds himself a useful servant, and a very kind girl who finds herself in trouble, but has her kindness repaid.Variety books support and extend the reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories (Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, Tessa on TV) and extension stories (The Wise Girl, Serve Me, Stefan, Helena and the Wild Man).

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. Variety stories extend children's experience of different stylesof fiction. They reinforce vocabulary but include a more challening element to push upward toward the next level.Starter Stage Pack B contains six amusing stories with minimal text. The "Helpful Henry" cluster by Alison Hawes have a familiar domestic setting to which children can easily relate. The illustrations by Kate Davies are full of detail to promote discussion. The "Fred and the Animals" books are allabout the mischievous animals in a wildlife park and their long-suffering keeper. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.

These are the first titles in the OLW variety fiction strand for Key Stage 2. The OLW is the new scheme designed to work with the NLS (National Literacy Strategy).Year 3:The Clowns Next Door by Susan Gates - a story about clowns who would prefer not to be clownsDad's Story by Susan Gates - a story about a boy finding out his dad cannot readThe Adventures of Robyn Hudd by Paul Shipton - a modern Robin Hood with a female protagonist who takes on the bulliesRobin Hood and The Golden Arrow by Malachy Doyle - a retelling of the traditional storyThe Oakhollow Mystery by Tessa Krailing - a story about moving to a new house and discovering it holds a mysteryThe Beast of Bobbin Moor by Jon Blake - a girl leads her gang through two adventures

In the Variety Stage 9 books, Elisabeth Beresford describes adventures on Riduna Island in Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, and Tessa on TV. Riduna is normally a quiet little island, but on three occasions, there is a big story to tell. Joan Aiken retells folk tales of a wise girl who winsherself a king, a young man who finds himself a useful servant, and a very kind girl who finds herself in trouble, but has her kindness repaid.Variety books support and extend the reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories (Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, Tessa on TV) and extension stories (The Wise Girl, Serve Me, Stefan, Helena and the Wild Man).

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. Variety stories extend children's experience of different stylesof fiction. They reinforce vocabulary but include a more challening element to push upward toward the next level.Starter Stage Pack B contains six amusing stories with minimal text. The "Helpful Henry" cluster by Alison Hawes have a familiar domestic setting to which children can easily relate. The illustrations by Kate Davies are full of detail to promote discussion. The "Fred and the Animals" books are allabout the mischievous animals in a wildlife park and their long-suffering keeper. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. Variety stories extend children's experience of different stylesof fiction. They reinforce vocabulary but include a more challening element to push upward toward the next level.

These are the first titles in the OLW variety fiction strand for Key Stage 2. The OLW is the new scheme designed to work with the NLS (National Literacy Strategy).Year 4:Chocolate Boxes by Pat Thomson - child labour in Victorian BritainDinosaur Garden by Susan Gates - a fantasy about dinosaurs in the modern ageAlien Bek by Paul Stewart - a story about a child be-friending an alienThe Battle of Waterloo Road by Tessa Krailing - a fantasy about football and NapoleonPirates, Gold, and Custard by Pat Thomson - an historical storyPioneers at Piano Ridge by Geraldine McCaughrean - racism in the Wild West, told from two points of view

Wes Magee tells the boisterous adventures of Rachel, her brother Richard, Rover the dog and their friend Paul in the countryside and by the sea. Geraldine McCaughrean describes how Jilly the horse arrives at the farm, meets the other animals, and joins in their adventures. A bright, lively setof stories for children around 6 years old (Year 1-2).Variety books provide a support and an extension of reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories (The Fantastic Four at Frog Farm, The Fantastic Four at the Seaside and The Fantastic Four and the Winter Games) and extension stories(What Am I For?, A Sheepless Night and The Hay Cart). Can be used in the Literacy Hour for shared and guided reading.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. Variety stories extend children's experience of different stylesof fiction. They reinforce vocabulary but include a more challening element to push upward toward the next level.The Stage 3 Consolidation cluster ("Little Dragon Stories" by Alison Hawes) consists of 3 amusing stories about Litte Dragon and her baby brother, illustrated by Kay Widdowson. These stories consolidate the vocabulary learned in the Stage 3 Duck Green Stories. The Stage 3 Extension cluster ("DeepSea Stories" by Nicola Moon) consists of 3 stories about the antics of a group of sea creatures, illustrated by Robert McPhillips. These stories extend vocabulary from Stage 3 Duck Green Stories. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.

In the Variety Stage 9 books, Elisabeth Beresford describes adventures on Riduna Island in Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, and Tessa on TV. Riduna is normally a quiet little island, but on three occasions, there is a big story to tell. Joan Aiken retells folk tales of a wise girl who winsherself a king, a young man who finds himself a useful servant, and a very kind girl who finds herself in trouble, but has her kindness repaid.Variety books support and extend the reading skills acquired from reading Duck Green School Stories. They are divided into consolidation stories (Pirate Gold, Tommy in Trouble, Tessa on TV) and extension stories (The Wise Girl, Serve Me, Stefan, Helena and the Wild Man).