Catch-up reader workbooks are integral to the reading program as they include activities to support the learner.
This 272 page, photocopiable workbook has 12 chapters of activities designed for older students, ages 8-14, who already know the sounds of the alphabet and can read simple CVC words. This workbook corresponds directly to the 12 books in the Alba series, and includes activities for word building, blending, segmenting, comprehension, and vocabulary based on the characters and adventures in the Alba series.
Phonic Skills Taught
- Book/Chapter 1: CVC, CVCC
- Book/Chapter 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVC
- Book/Chapter 3: CVC, CVCC, CCVC, CCVCC
- Book/Chapter 4: ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘th’
- Book/Chapter 5: ‘ck’, ‘ng’, ‘qu’, ‘wh’, ‘le’, -ed
- Book/Chapter 6: ‘ae’ (ai, ay, a-e, a)
- Book/Chapter 7: ‘ee’ (ee, ea, e, y, ey)
- Book/Chapter 8: ‘oe’ (o-e, ow, oa, o)
- Book/Chapter 9: ‘er’ (er, ir, ur)
- Book/Chapter10: ‘ow’ (ow, ou)
- Book/Chapter 11: ‘ie’ (igh, i-e, y, i)
- Book/Chapter 12: ‘oo’ (oo, ew, u-e, u)
