Key Words with OS au) Ue i Ladybird [ileSeries a introduces new words Readers will get the most out of the Key Words reading scheme when they follow the books in the pattern 1a, 1b, 1c: 2a, 2b, 2c: and so on. ea a The a, b, and c series are all written using the same carefully controlled vocabulary.The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme has three series, each containing, twelve books. The ‘a’ series gradually introduces and repeats new words. ‘The ‘¢’ series uses familiar words to teach phonics in a methodical way, enabling children to read more difficult words. It also provides a link with writing. i All three series are written using the same carefully controlled vocabulary. Published by Ladybird Books Lad Penguin Boas NZ) Lad sate Dag 10290, NSM, Awellne g108 DYBIRD HOOKS LD MGOELNIY, this edition MMIV All rights reserved Na re Cetra in ay arta Ge By ary shes, deere recording or otherwise, without the poe coment of the copyright Printed in China Key Words Reading Scheme 1a Play with us COL-LE@) LAMASSANA - PRN written by W. Murray illustrated by J.H. Wingfield LadybirdPeter Jane a Bell ve a dog a tree s dog og toysnew wordnew wordhere is Peter and here is JaneHere is the dog. new words the dogHere is Jane and here is the dog.Jane likes the dog and Peter likes“The dog likes Jane and the dog likes Peter. The24 I like Peter. yt aS SESS. Ay nts Wide Lo new word I Wil iW whI like Jane. no new wordsnew words a_ shop| Here is d Coy shop. I like the toy shop. new wordJane is in the toy shop. ia no new words40 Peter has a toy a Jane has a Loy. new word has iPeter has a ball. | Peter likes the ball. ballHere is the dog, | The dog has the ball46 the tree. new word : treePeter is in the tree and Jane is in the tree.Here is Peter og in the tree. Peter has the ball. Now read book 1b1 | New words used in this book 4 How do | use this scheme? The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme uses the most frequently met words in the English Page Page language — Key Words — as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. 6 Peter 30 a shop Why are Key Words important? . ne a igy. * 12 Key Words make up one quarter of 10 and" ie those we read and write. 12 here is 40 has * 100 Key Words make up half of those we 16 the dog 42 ball read and write. 20 likes 46 tree * About 300 Key Words account for three 24 sel quarters of those we read and write. By learning to recognise these words on sight, children will be able to ‘decode’ most sentences much more easily and quickly. How do | get started? * Draw your child's attention to the shape of each word; where are the tall letters? Where are the letters with parts that drop down? COLLEG DE aa * Encourage your child to recognise the letters ss IASSANE- Fania OGL that make up each word, * The pictures in this book are intended to make the words easier to tand. Point to the pictures on the page as your child says the Total number of new words: 16 words to build the connection between words Average repetition per word: 10 i and what they describe,The Original Key Words Reading Scheme Le Pa eT An CET ee NA 1a 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. Cee ereemeae i) ice: iex-sm als m CATm Ue) cel} Cette emo ole-(elt (1 CaVa se) ce 1) e 52/125 = develops Key Words using phonics and writing skills www.ladybird.co.uk wy Ladyb} ppasremels Advice on how Ladybird books can help children’s iearning