Download or read book Oxford Literacy Web Variety Pack written by Barbara Mitchelhill and published by . This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed toguide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirementsof the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales,English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum in Northern Ireland,the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated withlearning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within thegenres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than throughthe Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilariousevents, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. Inthe Duck Green School stories, early school experiences are brought to lifethrough a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own 'soap opera'while learning specific vocabulary in context.Stage 4 of Duck Green Stories reinforces earlier sight vocabulary andintroduces 20 new key words. We also meet the children in Miss Ross's class,including Poppy's brothers, Mike and Spike, and Leela Lalloo, whose grandparentsown The Treasure Chest. The books are available in both standard and 'big book'format.