Mackinnon M.-Pirate Pat (Very First Reading)-2010.pdf

USBORNE VERY FIRST READING: BOOK1 Mairi Mackinnon Illustrated by Mike and Carl Gordon Usborne Very First Reading has been developed in consultation with literacy specialists Alison Kelly and Anne Washtell ofRoehampton University, London. Each book contains: • a story that children will love to read • fun puzzles to reinforce new skills • guidance notes on reading with your child. Further help and support for parents and teachers can be found on the Very First Reading website, www.usborne.com/veryfirstreading Pirdte Pdt Written by Mairi Mackinnon Illustrated by Mike and Carl Gordon . 4 Your child reads these words. and with reading in general. You don't have to finish the story in one session. on pages 30-31. put a marker in the page and come back to it later.How this book works The story of Pirate Pot has been written for you to read with your child. If your child is g etting tired. You take turns to read: tap tap tap. 3 . 2 Turn the page to start the story. You can find out more about helping your child with this book. the window rattled.. the sky was black. tap tap tap...The night was cold.. - ------ . 4 5 . " Sit Sam sit . do stop barking. - 7 ."There's someone there ' I' m sure of it! Sam. ..Well... but not our Gran..-- ·- - - - . t:JJk (l - t'. we were scared.... She went to look: - �. r t - ..:o� ��· ' � 'I< . .it's a pirate! I am Pat. ..A tattered coat ' a huge black hat. Look . Pat hunted.10 h"is heav� pack . W hat has he found? � o -V J 0 - a 13 . . . . "Look. lad.I" sa-ys Gran. -you can't just dig here. Pat is sad."But that's m-y home . 16 17 . Ooh. this looks bad! Gran say s. "I mean it! " Pat is mad.He starts to frown. � c:> � • In <::> . C» - c:> � - ® 19 c. � a pit.:.v ( But does he listen? {. r � r Not a bit! Now look at him - 1t I ( ... ... • - ..:> - • <.\ C> . r c:.> • � C> � � ' °' c. Pat . c. I lr I� . - � -. • - ...It.\ A bang 'a clang what has he h... C>' ---- . I I .. 21 .1' A treasure chest'.. CS' ' - _.. I Pat shouts ' I .. ' • - -D -- --.. 4' - .r... Well done Pat! Pirate Pat! Pat! Pat! - 22 - 23 . 2. 1 . 4. Why don't you talk about what they might all do next? 24 25 . 3.Puzzle 1 Look at the pictures together and try retelling the story. pan I Sam I I sad I Pat 2.Puzzle 2 3. 4. l . Choose the right word for each picture. �-- \man\ I map I pit 1 1 sit . u::::: 0('tl ('tl ::i ... 2 Pat 2. there sad � mad is more than one possible answer.""O !1l 0 . try asking leading questions pit� sit such as....rti � 0 t--1 p_..- 3 -0 @ o p_.. -· . c -0 VJ o . Sam 3....) '° Puzzle 3 N N � CD w . pit and have fun discussing what might happen next.) I\. ...- u::::: 8 VJ ('tl ('tl � 0 ::::.. map 4. t--1 Answers to puzzles Puzzle 1 Use this puzzle to check that your child has understood the story.) (X) I ::::..... �..I\.. � q I 0 3 V'\ c 0.. If your child isn't sure what to man�pan say..('tl � 0 ::i ·a � � ""O r-t ... VJ r-t ::::. c -0 ::i Pr-t ::::...- 0 r-t t--1 ::::. -0 0 ::J . 0 ::J -· ...... "Who's this? What are map � tap they doing now?" (Of course. 0 3 V'\ c 0.::-: ::i � ('tl p_. Puzzle 1. when your child is ready. •We've finished.veryfirstreading. now what do we do? It's a good idea to read the story several times structure of the series. reading an enjoyable and fun activity for you and your child take turns to read.usborne . but prompt your child and try to find the right your child can already start reading simple answer together. advice on helping your to give your child more practice and confidence.Guidance notes Usborne Very First Reading is a series of Some q_uestions and answers •Why do I need to read with my child? books. The words for your child to read in Pirate Pat use only these eight letters: •When is a good time to read? Choose a time when you are both relaxed. child with reading. go www. extra practice activities and Then you can try reading Double Trouble at games on the Very First Reading website.* the same level or.com on to Book 2 in the series. if your child makes words and sentences. Only read for as long as your child wants to you can always try again another day. Later books in the series a mistake. Don't forget to give plenty of praise spelling patterns. •What if my child gets stuck? These are often the first letters that children Don't simply read the problem word yourself. and there are no distractions. learn to read at school. 31 . specially developed for children who are Sharing stories and taking turns makes learning to read. It also helps them to develop your child steadily builds the knowledge and confidence and reading stamina. sounds and together. but not too tired. You'll find lots more information about the and encouragement. and to take confidence to read alone. while reinforcing the ones your child already knows. In the early books in the series. part in an exciting story using very few words. go back and look at the word gradually introduce more letters. With just eight letters. and children.com/veryfirstreading *us readers go to www. Similarly. All rights reserved. www. Usborne House. w ithout the prior permission of the publisher. mechanical. London EClN 8RT.Edited by Jenny Tyler and Lesley Sims Designed by Russell Punter First published in 2010 by Usborne Publishing Ltd. recording or otherw ise. 83-85 Saffron Hill. UE. No part of this publication may be reproduced. First published in America in 2010.. 32 . England.usborne. stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means. photocopying. 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