Jake's Big Day Author:Mary Beth Spann Reading Rods Readers are the perfect tools to introduce and enhance reading skills for all children. These unique, manipulative-based readers cover all of the fundamental reading components young children need in order to achieve reading success. Each book focuses on an essential phonetic skill, presented in an engaging story. In addition, ir... more »resistible illustrations provide visual cues and bring each story to life.
This book focuses on the long a sound. As children learn about a, they will meet a boy named Jake, who falls asleep, dreams of lots of different animals, and receives a big surprise at the end of the story.
In addition to the manipulative-based activity on this page, you will find several Reading Rods follow-up activities at the end of the story, beginning on page 17. These activities provide extra practice with spelling, sentence building, comprehension, and other essential skills. By completing these activities, children will further their understanding of the material and strengthen their reading skills. Lists of focus words, sight words, and a total word count are included for your reference. All of these components can be used as starting points for further instruction. Reading Rods Readers are a truly comprehensive reading experience suitable for all beginning readers.