Book 11: Sam Sat
New Word
sat - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mat has finished making a canoe and wants to try it
out. Sam wants to try it out, too, but when he tries to
sit in the canoe, it tips over. Mat and Sam fight over
the canoe and they both end up in the water. Mat and
Sam finally solve the problem by having Mat sit on
Sam’s head.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 25: Nell and Ed
I see Sam is a high effective learning scheme for young readers. By adding a reading certificate, the scheme is even more motivational.
New Words
did, Ed, let, well - Decodable
Plot Summary
Ed the Dog and Nell the Bird start a project. Ed wants
to fill a basket with cherries. He can’t climb the cherry
tree and Nell can’t reach any cherries. Finally, Nell
stands on top of Ed’s back and they fill the basket.
They go home and make three big cherry pies. All the
animals praise Nell and Ed for being a good team.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 24: Who Am I?
New Sounds
/y/
New Words
Nell - Decodable
who - Special Word
yes - Decodable
Plot Summary
While looking in the mirror, Nell the Bird asks herself
who she is. She finds a scarf and hat, puts them on and
is pleased. She thinks she is so beautiful that she wants
to show herself off. She’s looking in the mirror and
doesn’t look where she’s going. She runs right into the
water and then has to admit that she looks a mess.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 4 See Me
New Word in Book 4:
me
The books begin at a very simple level and gradually introduce new sounds and words.
The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books.
Story Summary:
Mat the Rat keeps shouting to Sam to look at him, but all Sam wants to do is sleep. Mat finally wakes up Sam by beating a big drum. Sam is very mad and chases Mat away.
This book is part of the SWRL series of books called I see Sam.
Book 23: Run, Feet, Run
New Sounds
/r/ /ee/
New Words
feet - Decodable
fun - Decodable
run - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mit has fun running with a pair of stilts which have
feet on them. When Mit sees Sam in the distance, he
runs and climbs a tree to hide. The big feet hang down
from the branches of the tree and frighten Sam and Sis.
The stilts slip and Mit falls from the tree. Then all three
animals have fun running and jumping.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 22: Mat in the Sun
Review Words
sun - Decodable
them - Special Word
us - Decodable
what - Special Word
Plot Summary
Mat settles down for an afternoon in the sun with a book
and some refreshments Sis joins him and they both doze
off. While they are sleeping ants arrive. Mat and Sis
wake up in time to stop the ant from taking their food.
Then they invite the ants to join them for some cool
lemonade.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Test Your Spelling Skills
Read > Cover > Write > Check > Correct
No. 5 – Family Words
To improve your spelling, read a word, cover it with your hand, then write it on the first line. Check your spelling. If it’s wrong, write it out again on the second line:
Example words
brother _________________ _________________
grandparents _________________ _________________
niece _________________ _________________
husband _________________ _________________
Test Your Spelling Skills
Read > Cover > Write > Check > Correct
No. 4 – Colours
To improve your spelling, read a word, cover it with your hand, then write it on the first line. Check your spelling. If it’s wrong, write it out again on the second line:
Example words...
green _________________ _________________
blue _________________ _________________
orange _________________ _________________
Getting ready for the summer Phonics test? Here are two Phonics revision tests from previous years.
I have converted 4 documents into a simple to use PowerPoint.
It starts off with practice words. These include both real and made up words. These help students to revise how to say the words and to prepare them for the test.
This is followed by the practice test. There are 2 levels, a simple level and a trickier level, In each case there are real and made-up words.
This is followed by recommendations on how to say each word. This is followed by the marking sheet.
These PowerPoints are fun, colourful and an easy way to practice the words either with a whole class or one by one with the students. It is also an excellent way for parents to practice with their children at home.
Make phonics testing fun... try this set of PowerPoints today!
You can use these number and alphabet writing worksheets. It is a great fun set of worksheets. A great way to tie into Halloween activities.
I have also added 31 different ways you could use these teaching resources in your classroom.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Writing and Couting Sheets.
The students could also take the laminated photos and images and sort them into the correct numerical and alphabetical order.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
This is a fun presentation which is based on Halloween objects, while teaching phonics. It comes with a link to a great Halloween phonics song and video. It is a fun way of including Halloween in your Literacy lessons.
I have now created a second PowerPoint presentation which will give you 31 different ways of using this resource in your classroom.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Phonics.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Halloween Phonics words. The students can then discuss what more words start with the same sound.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Want to teach the alphabet using Halloween images? This is a great set of resources for anyone wanting to buy a low cost Halloween alphabet.
I have added a set of Halloween themed worksheets about the numbers and alphabet. I also added a presentation which shows you 31 different ways this teaching resource could be used in your classroom.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the slides.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Halloween Alphabet.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into the correct order.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I was trying to develop some ideas about how to present "Talk Iike a Pirate Day" to my lower ESL classes - those learning English or needing more support. I came across a video using the alphabet to teach about pirates using simple English and my Talk Like A Pirate resource, Pirate Alphabet, was developed. I hope you like it. The big idea is to print out the pages, and make them into fun flash cards.
I have included a presentation explaining the 31 different ways you can use these flashcards in the classroom to help your children expand their vocabulary and improve their memory skills. In addition, I have added some creative writing prompts for a fun set of English lessons.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the images to make an interesting, eye-catching Pirate Alphabet display.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different pirate related objects. The students can then discuss if they can think of other pirate related objects starting with this lesson.
The images could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I was thinking on how I could promote talk like a pirate day and I put together a set of flashcards about pirates, organised by the alphabet. While the words are based on an alphabet song, the development of the flashcards is unrelated to owners of the original video, which is included in the PowerPoint.
I have added a second presentation to explain 31 different ways you could use these photo flashcards in the classroom. I have also added some pirate writing prompts to encourage your class to do a little creative writing.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and repeat the letters together.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Pirate Alphabet.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Pirate activities. The students can then discuss what they think about each word. Can they think of a better pirate word?
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Test Your Spelling Skills
Read > Cover > Write > Check > Correct
No. 3 – Clothes
To improve your spelling, read a word, cover it with your hand, then write it on the first line. Check your spelling. If it’s wrong, write it out again on the second line:
Example words...
socks _________________ _________________
pants _________________ _________________
trousers _________________ _________________
FREE Magic Train Workbook - 16 Thinking Hat Worksheets - Makes Guided Reading A Lot More Fun For All
I have decided to build as many Thinking Hat resources as I can for TES readers. I have started by making resources for the fabulous Magic Train book (Published by Barefoot books).
I took into account the need for simple text, clear font and I only have used self made resources and public domain resources, I have not used images from the books. I have organised them into sets of three - 3 Red Hat, 3 Yellow Hat, 3 Black Hat, 3 White Hat, 3 Green Hat and 1 Blue Hat. Comments for future improvements welcome.
FREE The Gruffalo Black Thinking Hat Worksheet Questions Make Problem Hunting Fun!
The Gruffalo has lots of different problems for the children to discover, discuss and describe. These three worksheets focus on finding the different problems. Black Hat Thinking is important as it is essential for risk management and improving ideas.
I would love to have comments from anyone who has used these resources in their classroom.
FREE Black Hat Reading Questions For Room On The Broom Makes Problem Solving Fun!
Room On The Broom is a wonderfully funny book. I have focused on all the problems I could see in this book to try and get the children to explore the book more deeply and to discover them.
This is a part of a set of worksheets and so it is also worth exploring the other worksheets I have also made on this book.
I would really love some feedback as to how you found this material and what you would like to see more of.