Jillian Powell

Rapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

Rapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

Rapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

Rapid Phonics is a literacy intervention which can be used with groups or individuals. Developed by Dr Marlynne Grant, Educational Psychologist, following extensive research, Rapid Phonics fiction and non-fiction titles are designed for pupils in Year 1 and above, who are having difficulties with phonics.

Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, Jillian Powell looks at rationing, schooling and evacuation and how the daily lives of children were affected by the war. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each childThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

From pigeons and elephants to parachuting dogs – millions of animals helped in both world wars. This non-fiction book, with fascinating photographs from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, focuses on the animals that were involved and their bravery in the face of battle. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each childThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Have you ever been camping? Become an expert camper – find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and even track wild-animals with this fun non-fiction information book. Stunning photographs and useful step-by-step drawings accompany the text. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Pages 30 and 31 outline the 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' of camping, allowing readers to recap information from the book. Curriculum Links; Geography: Improving the Environment, Citizenship: Animals and UsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The resources in the book and CD-ROM enable children to: Understandand use the features of instructions. Plan, write and edit polishedpieces of writing. Create interesting texts inspired by thephotographs and audio file on the CD-ROM. Write on screen usingwriting frames provided. Assess their work and the work of theirpeers.

Interested in football? This photographic non-fiction book looks at all the different football skills needed to play the game, score and win. Pink/1B – A simple non-fiction bookText type: Non-fictionFocus phonemes: i, c, a, n, p, ck, t, k, o, d, r, u, g, e, sPictures of all the individual skills on pages 14-15 help children to recap what they've read and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities

What different objects can children use during play? Find out in this photographic non-fiction book. Pink/1A – A simple non-fiction book. Text type: Non-fiction. Focus phonemes: s, a, t, i, p, n, m, d. Photos of each of the items on pages 14-15 help children to recap the book and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

Let's get creative and have fun! Get an old sock, some glue, marker pens and material and follow this simple instruction text to make your own cool frog or snake hand puppet. Photographically illustrated the lively, colourful images show each stage and each instruction clearly for children to follow. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type: A simple instruction text. Photographs of each instruction on pages 14-15 help children to recap each instruction. Curriculum links: Creative Development

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Imagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go to school, or out to work? Find out what life was like for children in this enthralling non-fiction book. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A timeline on pages 54 and 55 help children to recap the main events of the Victorian era. Text type: A non-chronological reportThis book is paired with Moving Out a fiction story set in the past about a family in post-World-War-Two London deciding whether to move out to a New Town. Curriculum links: History: What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Fun Fast Fact: Japan is made up of 6,852 islands. This volume is ideal for ELLs. This Spanish-language narrative transports readers to the land of Japan. This simple text is supported by large, colorful photographs and includes an overview Japan's land, weather, people, homes, cuisine, and lifestyles. This narrative is supported by maps, glossary, index, and fun fact boxes that share little-known information.

Fun Fast Fact: Russia is located across 9 time zones. This leveled-reader provides a colorful introduction to the country and cultures of Russia. Perfect for reports, this narrative presents an exciting overview of Russia's people, land, weather, homes, cuisine, and lifestyles. Easy-to-follow text is coupled with large, vibrant, full-color photographs, multiple maps, and a black-and-white reproducible activity map.

Fun Fast Fact: Vatican City and San Marino are very small independent states located inside Italy. Ideal for ELLs, this Spanish-language narrative provides a lively, up-close look at the culture of Italy. This simple text is supported by large, colorful photographs and includes an overview of Italy's land, weather, people, homes, cuisine, and lifestyles. Readers will enjoy the maps and fun fact boxes that support this text.