Read Write Inc. Phonics: Rag the rat Book 2a

Author Ruth Miskin and Illustrator Tim Archbold

24 pages | 170x140mm

ISBN: 978-0-19-838666-7 | Hardback

Publication Date: 06 September 2007

Price: £2.99

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Suitable for: Parents of children aged between 3-5 who are learning to read. Parents of older children who are struggling readers.

Two fun rhyming stories in one book, written using the Read Write Inc method, for children to practise decoding words and reading through phonics

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice for children in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each set of books is carefully graded so children can read them with confidence.
Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks help parents support their child by:

Using Ruth Miskin's successful tried-and-tested phonic methodology for reading success

Offering practical and effective advice in guiding their child through every story

Building confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout

The structured phonic stories in Books 2a and 2b are written for parents to plan achievable reading sessions with their child and build reading stamina from Books 1a and 1b.

Rag the rat Book 2a, includes the following phonically decodable story-rhymes:
1. Rag the rat - a rat magician conjures up a variety of things including a magic carpet for him and his audience to ride on
2. Jess in a mess - a messy elephant just can't stay clean

Every rhyming story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love.

It is recommended that parents use the RWI Phonics Speed Sound Flashcards Set 1 to practice before and alongside children reading any of the RWI story books.

Reading steps for success:

Practise reading the Speed Sounds before each story

Read the Red and Green words before each story

Read the story to decode every word

Re-read the story to reinforce meaning

Re-read the story for fluency

RWI Level in Schools: Although these books have been created for the home market, they have been written to Green Level of the RWI school books.

The creator, Ruth Miskin is currently involved in a series of nationwide training programmes for primary schools, commissioned by the UK government's Department for Education and Skills. Channel 4 is currently filming her using the RWI method in schools and she is becoming a well-known name both in school and at home. The TV documentary is currently due to air in September 2007. (N.B. Date and detailed information TBC.)

Features

Read Write Inc. is the leading phonics teaching programme in primary schools
Speed Sounds - before reading the story children practice reading the key phonics they will need to read the words in the story
Red words - a few high frequency words that can't be 'sounded out' are shown in red in the story and children must learn from sight
Green words - all other words written can be decoded so children can read them by sounding them out and have success in reading from the start
Engaging stories - Fun rhyming stories that children love to read with pictures to talk about
Lots of practice - practice at each level ensures children consolidate their learning
Praise - Opportunities for praise, to build children's confidence, throughout (including a star checklist in every book)

Read Write Inc. Phonics: Rag the rat Book 2a

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