Oxford Reading Tree: Year 1: Routes to Writing: Stories from Around the World Teaching Notes - Stories from Around the World : Teaching Notes

Routes to Writing" is designed to close the gap between pupils' reading and writing.

It provides 1 differentiated pupil book for each of the nine required text types at Year 1 (Everyday Stories, Instructions, Signs and Labels, Fairy Tales, Stories from Around the World, Reports, Fantasy Stories, Poetry and Recounts).

Each pupil book contains 2 whole texts, one easier and one harder, that have been carefully leveled as child-friendly models for writing.

The key features of the text type are highlighted to consolidate understanding, and a wide variety of illustrations, photographs and texts encourages enthusiasm for writing.

The "Teaching Notes" contain facsimiles of the "Big Book" and "Pupil's Books", comprehensive prompts and ideas for Shared, Guided and Independent Writing, photocopy masters for writing activities and clear and accessible advice on planning and assessment.

Corresponding ORT stages are also indicated on the back for easy class management.

This title offers: clear and helpful advice on planning and assessment; correlations to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 guidelines; and photocopy masters to support activities and save preparation time.