Reading Rods Readers Long O PoketyPoke Author:Mary Beth Spann Learning to read with Reading Rods Readers, Level 1, Long O. Reading Rods Readers are the perfect tools to introduce and enhance reading skills for all children. These unique, manipulative-based readers cover all the fundamental reading components young children need in order to achieve reading success. Each book focuses on an essential phone... more »tic skill, presented in an engaging story. In addition, irresistible illustrations provide visual clues and bring each story to life.
This book focuses on the long o vowel sound. As children learn about long o, they will meet a curious little mole who loves to sniff and poke everything he comes into contact with. Mole even has a surprise visitor 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.« less