Usborne Guided Reading Packs
Usborne Guided Reading Packs have been developed and endorsed by top reading experts to provide teachers with exciting, effective and practical classroom resources.
Each pack contains six copies of a carefully chosen Usborne title which complements a particular level of the National Curriculum literacy framework, and full-colour teacher's notes in a zip-lock case - all for JUST £30!
There are 12 Usborne Guided Reading packs to choose from; one for each National Curriculum level from 1C to 4A.
Each pack develops specific skills and general reading fluency and stamina, as well as highlighting cross-curricular links.
Choose from the following titles:
Level 1C Guided Reading Pack
The Wish Fish
Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes - an amusing story based on a folktale. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.
Key Stage: R/KS1 E; Age 4+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 1B Guided Reading Pack
How Elephants Lost Their Wings
A retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly… but flying elephants can mean big trouble! Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.
Key Stage: R/KS1 E; Age 4+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 1A Guided Reading Pack
The Enormous Turnip
The classic story of The Enormous Turnip retold with simple text and delightful illustrations.
Key Stage: R/KS1 E; Age 4+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 2C Guided Reading Pack
Percy and the Pirates
When dastardly pirates capture Percy Pike, he has to use all his cunning to escape.
Key Stage: R/KS1 E; Age 4+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 2B Guided Reading Pack
The Burglar's Breakfast
After a hard night’s thieving, Alfie the burglar likes to go home to a tasty meal. But one day he returns to find his cupboards bare. Someone has burgled his breakfast!
Key Stage: KS1 E; Age 5+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 2A Guided Reading Pack
The Emperor's New Clothes
This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor.
Key Stage: KS1 E; Age 5+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 3C Guided Reading Pack
The Amazing Adventures of Hercules
Hercules is set 12 impossible tasks to earn the forgiveness of the Gods, but will he succeed?
Key Stage: KS1 E; Age 6+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 3B Guided Reading Pack
The Railway Children
When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis' life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back?
Key Stage: KS1 E; Age 6+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 3A Guided Reading Pack
Around the World in Eighty Days
The classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days.
Key Stage: KS1 E; Age 6+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 4C Guided Reading Pack
Pompeii
A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles.
Key Stage: KS2 E/H; Age 7+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case - £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 4B Guided Reading Pack
Anne Frank
Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times.
Key Stage: KS2 E/H; Age 7+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Level 4A Guided Reading Pack
Oliver Twist
Oliver grows up in an orphanage, and when he dares to ask for more is cast out into a world of colourful characters in which he will have to keep his wits about him and pick a pocket or two to survive.
Key Stage: KS2 E; Age 7+; Hardback
Six copies with teacher's notes in zip-lock case £30.00
Download a photocopiable Reading Record for this title.
Each
pack includes teacher's notes
Comprehensive, full-colour notes that contain:
- Introduction to the text
- A "walkthrough" (overview and warm up), with reproduced scenes from the story so you don't have to keep referring to the book.
- Independent reading and strategy check
- Return to the text (group discussion of key topics and strategies)
- Photocopiable Guided Reading assessment grid record
- Inspiring ideas for engaging with the text and encouraging lively discussion
- Further reading from the Usborne Reading Programme at the same or higher level.
- The notes can be used across the board by teachers, trainee teachers, parents, and home educators.
Endorsed by reading experts -
Guided Reading Packs have been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly and Suzanne Mailes who have also established the principles behind the Usborne Reading Programme.
Print off our downloadable information sheet to find out more about Usborne Guided Reading Packs.
How
to order
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