Reading Planet Catalogue 2024 - Catalog - Page 90
PARENT SUPPORT
Parent support
We know how important reading at home is in developing children’s
skills and a love of reading. So, our books and supporting resources are
designed to ensure reading is fun, accessible, and easy for parents.
Online eBooks
Every book can be accessed as an
interactive eBook. You can choose which
eBooks to allocate for children to read at
home. Parents and children will be able to
play audio, take quizzes, choose an avatar
and collect rewards.
Learn more on pages 12–17
In-book support
Letter-sounds and common exception words are
listed at the front of Rocket Phonics and Astro books
to support phonics practice
Read ing Pla ne
t Notes
tions …
ques
Now answer the
1 Which two places
is this story mostly
in
2 Who are the ma
characters in the
book?
’ mean in the
word ‘unexpectedly
3 What does the
Grandfather so
ve
lea
to
nt
wa
n’t
sentence, ‘Heidi did
e.’
she had no choic
unexpectedly, but
en
the mountains wh
idi dreams about
4 In the story, He
this is?
Why do you think
she is in Frankfurt.
een
d letters sent betw
nk the author use
5 Why do you thi
story?
the
of
rts
pa
e
rs to tell som
different characte
n would do after
pect Herr Seseman
6 What did you ex
end of Chapter 2?
y Heidi was at the
seeing how unhapp
n correct?
Was your predictio
idi change
her’s feelings for He
7 How do Grandfat
story? Use
the
of
d
en
the
d
an
between the start
answer.
ur
yo
in
text to expla
evidence from the
in the mountains?
to live in a town or
8 Would you prefer
ur choice.
Give reasons for yo
A quiz page features in every book
to develop comprehension skills
against age-related expectations
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In this book
Your child will
practise these
key sounds:
ff (as in muffin)
e (as in egg)
m (as in lemon)
u (as in up)
Your child may
need help with
these words:
the
into
Ready-to-read act
ivity
Say the title of the
story (Lemon Muff
ins) and
tap out the rhythm.
Then talk about wha
t
other flavour muff
ins there could be,
e.g. banana muff
ins, chocolate muff
ins,
vanilla muffins.
Before you begin,
talk about the cove
r
and the title. Ask
your child:
What do you think
the book is abou
t?
What could the boy
be thinking?
While reading
Give your child time
to read each
word. If they hesit
ate or make a
mistake, don’t jump
in too quickly or
correct them.
If your child gets
stuck, you can help
them not to panic
by being calm and
positive, e.g. Don’
t worr y, that’s a
tough word. Let’s
say it together.
Point out and discu
ss the use of capi
tal
letters for the char
acters’ names.
Build your child’s
confidence by tellin
g
them when they have
done well, e.g.
You realised that
word wasn’t right
and you tried agai
n … Well done!
After reading, enco
urage your child
to talk about wha
t they have read.
You’ll find ideas
for questions and
activities at the back
of this book.
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3-4
For ages 3–7, useful questions, tips and actions
for Before, While and After Reading provide
step-by-step guidance for reading sessions
