The Bow of Shiva: Reader Pack Stage 3
Jamila Gavin(Author)
Collins Educational (Publisher)
Published on 20. May 2002
Other
Multiple copy pack
48 pages
978-0-00-712661-3 (ISBN)
Description
The man who can bend and string the Bow of Shiva will win the hand of the beautiful princess, Sita. Will it be one of the mysterious princes who arrive at the palace door? Collins Soundbites is a revolutionary series of readers for students who are struggling to achieve NC level 4 at Key Stage 3. The Bow of Shiva has a Reading Age of 8-9, with 40 words per page. Six readers are published in a pack at each stage or level of ability. Soundbites is the first series of readers for students with poor literacy that delivers the curriculum. Also available are Mixed Packs that contain six different readers at each of the three stages (stage 1: reading age 6-7; stage 2: age 7-8; stage 3: age 8-9). Two thirds of each book is 'narrative' style text. One third of each book covers information, using a variety of text types such as autobiographies, biographies, journals, diaries, letters (personal and formal), travel writing, leaflets, reports, reviews, adverts, newspaper/magazine articles, tables. Specialised vocabulary explained on the page, plus a one-page glossary at the end. The topics covered address the KS3 curriculum in different areas.
Photocopiable teaching resources are available in the Soundbites Bumper Pack.
Photocopiable teaching resources are available in the Soundbites Bumper Pack.
Reviews / Votes
'sure to be a welcome addition to any school's library of materials to support the development of literacy in weaker readers... [the] books blend fiction and non-fiction interestingly and attractively... should appeal to both girls and boys.'TES 'Good mixture of reading narrative, illustrations, explanations and opportunity for extension activities.' Basic SkillsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-712661-3 (9780007126613)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
The series editor, John Foster, is author of numerous successful resources for schools, as well as a best-selling poet. His other series with Collins include English Direct, Issues, Lifelines, Viewpoints, Your Life and Studywise.