The teaching notes for the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds phonics books are full of practical suggestions for using the books with groups and individuals, saving you hours of preparation time. They have been updated in line with the simple view of reading and the renewed Primary Framework for Literacy. They now include guidance for group/guided reading, comprehension and word recognition, and assessment. These replace the existing Teaching Notes and Guided Reading Cards. The storybooks are unchanged, but notes for parents/carers and teaching assistants have been added to the inside covers. These notes replace the existing Take-Home Cards.
The black cat may be bored living with her quiet grandmother. Grandma was happy when her grandson and the frog came to visit. However, Grandma must have been tired that day because her room was a mess. This picture book does not contain any information about grandma's feelings, so let your children read the picture book and think about it together.