{"product_id":"reading-box-blue-years-2-4","title":"Reading Box Blue - Years 2-4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/em\u003e has been designed by experienced teachers to support students in Years 2 to 4. It is a comprehensive multi-level, multi-text type, reading comprehension kit. It has been created and written by a team of very experienced Australian primary school teachers and headmasters. \u003cem\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/em\u003e aims to provide students with a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad range of high-interest texts\u003c\/strong\u003e that will engage even the most reluctant reader. The kit also provides the teacher with another means to enhance the operation of reading groups within a literacy block. The beauty of all Reading Boxes is that students genuinely enjoy working at their own pace, at their own level. \u003cem\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYears 2 to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReading Levels 10 to 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReading Ages 6 to 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ewas written by a team of experienced Australian teachers and headmasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eaddresses the gap between decoding skills and comprehension ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003easks literal, interpretive, inferential and critical questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eallows for totally individualised learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eis great preparation for NAPLAN due to its varying question styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ehas a range of high-interest and age-appropriate persuasive, informative and imaginative texts including:\n\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eexpositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003enarratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eprocedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003ereports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003edescriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003erecounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003evisual texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eexplanations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003epoetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA 9-minute levelling test is administered before students begin to work with the box. Alternatively, teachers can use their own testing scores and judgement. Copies of the test are provided within the Teacher’s Folder. The test is also able to be photocopied from the blackline master available within the Teacher’s Manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe test is marked by the teacher and compared to the levelling table found in the Teacher’s Manual. The levelling table provides a recommended beginning card level (sky, mist etc) for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStudents choose one of the informative, persuasive or imaginative texts from their designated colour level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOnce the student has finished reading the card, at their own pace, they undertake a set of comprehension questions that utilise both literal and inferential strategies. The questions are also graded to match the appropriate reading level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStudents record their answers on a photocopied answer sheet or write the answers in the back of their exercise book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOnce a card is completed, children mark their own work using the corresponding answer card found at the back of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThen, students colour the corresponding card level and number on the Progress Chart. This is done so both the teacher and the student know what work has been completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-How-it-Works.jpg?v=1781100906\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[howto1]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - How it Works\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73228\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-How-it-Works.jpg?v=1781100906\" width=\"1128\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Classroom\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous ways a teacher can use the \u003cem\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/em\u003e in a classroom. With 150 different cards, the kit is quite able to support the whole class at one time. However, the optimum usage is seen as an independent activity within a rotational reading group lesson. The model below allows the \u003cem\u003eReading Box Blue\u003c\/em\u003e to be used by a group working independently, freeing up the teacher to work with other groups and individuals. \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-In-the-Classroom.png?v=1781100905\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[howto2]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - In the Classroom\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73229\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-In-the-Classroom.png?v=1781100905\" width=\"857\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReading Box Blue - Samples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Reading Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFront\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Low-Level-Front_6865c281-3b9c-41a8-88a8-d68ec9fe2b62.jpg?v=1781101127\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample1]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - Low Level (Front)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73250\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Low-Level-Front_6865c281-3b9c-41a8-88a8-d68ec9fe2b62.jpg?v=1781101127\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eBack\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Low-Level-Back.jpg?v=1781100907\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample2]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - Low Level (Back)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73248\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Low-Level-Back.jpg?v=1781100907\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMedium Reading Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFront\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Medium-Level-Front_9bad494b-8fb3-4526-8f05-49f19578cfec.jpg?v=1781101127\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample3]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - Medium Level (Front)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73247\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Medium-Level-Front_9bad494b-8fb3-4526-8f05-49f19578cfec.jpg?v=1781101127\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eBack\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Medium-Level-Back_ae0d3351-237c-45f6-b2a4-de3b1df2538f.jpg?v=1781101127\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample4]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - Medium Level (Back)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73246\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-Medium-Level-Back_ae0d3351-237c-45f6-b2a4-de3b1df2538f.jpg?v=1781101127\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh Reading Level\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFront\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-High-Level-Front.jpg?v=1781100906\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample5]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - High Level (Front)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73245\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-High-Level-Front.jpg?v=1781100906\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eBack\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-High-Level-Back.jpg?v=1781100906\" rel=\"prettyPhoto[sample6]\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reading Box Blue - High Level (Back)\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-73249\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Reading-Box-Blue-High-Level-Back.jpg?v=1781100906\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers 4 Teachers","offers":[{"title":"Blue - Years 2-4","offer_id":53558757261585,"sku":"9780977575404","price":898.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/9780977575404_4365897f-2e4e-41fe-8842-fe27a20a15f9.jpg?v=1778750623","url":"https:\/\/www.teachersuperstore.com.au\/products\/reading-box-blue-years-2-4","provider":"Teacher Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}