by Bríd O’Rourke & Denise O’Connor
Before Reading
Say the sounds
These are so unds that have already been covered in previous books. Encourage the child to point to each sound as they say it.
Look at the new sound Vocab Check qu x y w v
After Reading
What is nonsense bird saying? Scavenger Hunt
Find this word in the book:
*Nonsense words specifically assess decoding abilities.
Written by Bríd O’Rourke & Denise O’Connor
Illustrated by Phillip Cullen
Text © Bríd O’Rourke & Denise O’Connor 2024
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Jim is in the shed.
Jim has a shop in the shed.
Jim is sad.
Drip Drop
Tom has a jug.