Key Words 1b : Look At This
Key Words 1B: Look at This is part of the Key Words Reading Scheme Books published by Ladybird in the 1960s. These books help young children how to learn to read, by learning and recognizing sets of keywords. From research conducted into speech and writing patterns, it was learnt that just a small set of frequently used words account for a huge percentage of the main English vocabulary for practical use. Using this a basis, these books gradually introduce common words to young readers and repeat them frequently to reinforce the words in a child's memory. Key Features: The book uses colorful illustrations and everyday situations to introduce words. As the levels progress, the books provide more complex reading material, including, mysteries and adventures.
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Key Words 1b: Look At This is the second book from the famous, best-seller series, first published in 1964, “Key Words Reading Scheme” popularly known as Peter and Jane books consisting of 36 English language early readers children's books. These books are designed as materials for teaching a small child to learn to read, using a system of key phrases and words devised by British educationist William Murray. The series is based on the theory that only 12 key words make up 25% of those we read and write, 100 make up 50%, and 300 for 75%, where learning these key words first will ensure children start reading quickly, thoroughly and with confidence. Key Words 1b: Look At This continues on the 1a book and introduces 16 new words including tree, ball and toys. It uses colourful illustrations and everyday situations to introduce words. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 1c. Each of the key word is introduced gradually and repeated frequently which builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words. There are 12 levels, each with a set of 3 books: a, b, and c. Series a gradually introduces new words, Series b provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series and Series c links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books. With over 100 million sales worldwide, in many countries, the books are still widely used as a teaching aid in nurseries, preschools and kindergartens.
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| Pages | 56 |