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Age 5 - 7
Key Stage 1
Scotland 5 - 14A
Presenter Michael Hobbs introduces an entertaining mix
of stories, songs and animation designed to engage children's
attention and make learning about sounds fun. The series
features a stimulating 'I Spy' game and a wide range
of new and traditional stories, set both in the studio
and out on location. The programmes
- introduce one new sound per programme.
- use text on screen to encourage interactive, whole-class
reading.
- demonstrate clear letter formation with the popular
Magic Pencil.
National Curriculum/ Scotland 5-14 Link
Key stage 1/5 -14 level a Speaking, Listening, Reading
and Writing, the series supports the current literacy
initiatives. Programmes encourage children to listen
attentively, enjoy a variety of story styles and form
letters clearly.
Suggestions for Use the programmes develop phonic
and letter knowledge through gradual introduction of
new sounds. Stories and games are chosen to encourage
interaction, and opportunities for guided handwriting
practice are provided.
Age
5 - 7
Key Stage 1
Scotland 5 - 14A
Jim is the colourful, animated character who's brought a lively approach to phonics teaching in classrooms throughout the UK. Jim can s-t-r-e-t-c-h words, break them into individual sounds, and can help your children do the same.
National Curriculum Links
The series encompasses the requirements of the National
Literacy Strategy in England and caters for the curriculum
requirements of viewers in Wales, Scotland and Northern
Ireland. For viewers following the National Literacy Strategy,
this term's programmes cover the objectives for Year 1
Term 3.
Suggestions for use
Because the new programme structure incorporates both
text level and word level activities, the programmes can
be used either during the Literacy Hour or as supplementary
material to complement other literacy work.
Age 5 - 7
Key Stage 1
Scotland 5 - 14A
Ten programmes, closely linked to the 'Words and Pictures'
series, that place a special emphasis on developing children's
awareness of long vowel phonemes, and the way these are
used in reading and writing. The programmes
- meet the requirements of current literacy initiatives
- develop phonic knowledge and explore strategies for
use
- tackle the teaching of long vowel sounds
- use familiar Words and Pictures devices, including the
Magic Pencil
- explore alphabetical order and the use of dictionaries
National Curriculum/ Scotland 5-14 Link
This special unit encourages children to develop their
phonic knowledge and to explore strategies for use in
reading and writing. It provides extensive experience
of children's literature, and supports the development
of clear, correctly shaped letters.
Suggestions for use
Words and Pictures Phonics Special builds on the content
of Words and Pictures, incorporating colourful graphics,
plenty of text on screen and documentary sequences. The
series supports the current focus on literacy by presenting
a range of stories, poems, songs and animation which have
been carefully chosen to engage and extend children's
knowledge of sounds and words to support the teaching
of reading and writing.
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For up-to-date transmission details, please visit the BBC Schools Programme Guide.
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