Place Your Bets

Summary:
The Hodder Reading Project Level 2-3 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 2 to Level 3. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 12 Readers.



Reader 5, Place Your Bets by John Goodwin: First the CD player goes missing, then the TV. Could it have something to do with Mum's gambling? In this tense play, Emma is worried about her mum - she just can't stop gambling. When she promises to give up, everything seems to be OK...but for how long?

• Systematically addresses the needs of pupils working significantly below Level.
• Explicit teaching of reading skills that accelerates learning and boosts attainment in reading from Level 2 to Level 3.
• A flexible approach that can be used one-to-one, with small groups or as a series of masterclasses.
• Focus on active learning and pupil-centred approach - pupils identify their own targets and track their progress as they work through the scheme.

Table of Contents:
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
Act 6

About the Author(s):
Sue Hackman (author of the Hodder Reading Project) has been closely involved in the development of the Key Stage 3 English Strategy, and is the author of successful material for lower-attainers, including Fast Forward and Hodder English Gold.

Readership:
Pupils