Teach Reading and Writing Issue 19

PARTNER CONT ENT www.teachwire.net | 29 Resource roundup Five ideas for exceptional literacy teaching The Week Junior is the current affairs magazine that children love to read. It helps children make sense of the world, provides context and clarity to complex issues, improves general knowledge and encourages discussion and debate. Take out a school subscription to: • Inform, inspire and stimulate discussion with topical features and articles • Develop critical thinking skills by encouraging curiosity and debate • Provide high-quality current affairs to nurture reading for pleasure schools.theweekjunior.co.uk In the news 1 DKSuper Readers Enter the wonderful world of non-fiction! Children aged three to 11 will love exploring the exciting world of dinosaurs, animals, natural wonders, and more with DK’s non-fiction levelled readers.With five levels increasing in complexity, the beautifully designed DK Super Readers cover engaging curriculum-aligned topics. Discover a wealth of accompanying materials to enhance the learning journey, all accessed via a QR code on the back cover of each book. With a book for every interest, young readers will learn more about the world around them and build subject vocabulary while progressing reading skills. Visit: learning.dk.com/uk/ dk-super-readers Email: dklearning@dk.com 2 Scholastic for schools World Book Day and the fun that goes with it is over for another year, but keeping your pupils buzzing about books and the magic of reading is essential if they are to build a reading habit. A Book Fair ( tinyurl. com/3zy7xxyt ) is a great all-school event to run at any time of year, and running a digital Book Club ( tinyurl.com/2ctkt4pt ) is a no-hassle way to help children discover and chat about new books. Download activity sheets associated with your pupils’ favourite books to make the fun last longer. Prompt your pupils to read books that are series-led and related to their favourite characters, such as Dog Man or Peppa Pig. At home, you can encourage parents to create a reading nook with their children so there is a special place they can go to get lost in a book. Or suggest family activities that involve books, such as a trip to the library followed by a hot chocolate. Read more about how you can help your pupils continue with their reading journey in this blog post by literacy consultant Rachel Clarke: tinyurl.com/266jmzvw 3 5 Mess-free markers Looking for a reliable whiteboard marker that won’t let you down? Look no further than the STABILO MARKdry marker pencil! Crafted from 100% PEFC-certified wood, this marker lasts up to six times longer than liquid markers and delivers bright, vibrant colours with every stroke. And when it’s time to erase, MARKdry wipes away easily with a damp or dry cloth on non-porous surfaces, leaving no stains on your hands or clothes. Plus, the pack of four colours comes with a handy sharpener and microfibre cloth. Whether you’re using it at school or at home, you can count on the STABILO MARKdry to get the job done! Visit stabilo.com/uk Book-based learning Used by over 50,000 teachers, Literacy Tree is a comprehensive and cohesive award-winning, book-based approach to primary English. Written by teachers for teachers and using expertly chosen, high-quality texts, children are immersed in fictional worlds to heighten engagement and provide meaningful contexts for writing using its unique ‘teach through a text’ pedagogy, which ensures all national curriculum objectives are embedded. School members have access to over 400 book-based resources for writing, reading comprehension and spelling, as well as resources for catch-up and home learning. Visit literacytree.com email info@literacytree.com or call 0203 196 0140. 4