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The Family Readers Storybooks

Book Covers & Lessons Taught in Set 3

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Your child will enjoy previewing the new words and sounds for each book listed on the inside covers. Read the comments below from the Teacher's Guide to learn what each book offers.

 
Set 3 Book 1 (Max's Box)  
Set 3--Book 1 Comments
Title: "Max's Box"

  • Practice and repetition is provided for the short "o" vowel sound with very simple words.

  • A "fox," "dog," "hog," and "box of candy," introduce the short "o".
Value:Sharing
New Words:box, fox, dog, hog, Scott
Consonants:sc, _tt
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about things that taste good.

Set 3 Book 2 (The Bon-Bon Box)  
Set 3--Book 2 Comments
Title: The Bon-Bon Box

  • Students practice short sentences with the short "o."

  • A "popsicle" and a "bug" are added for interest.
Value:Harmony
New Words:pop
Consonants:sc_, _tt
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about getting along with others.

Set 3 Book 3 (The Box Mix)  
Set 3--Book 3 Comments
Title: The Box Mix

  • This gives a phonics review of all previous storybooks.

  • Max and Kim have a surprise in boxes for Mom and Dad. The boxes are opened; the surprise is on Max and Kim.
Value:Planning
New Words:Mom, Dad, got, pom-pon, rod, for
Consonants: 
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about giving gifts.

Set 3 Book 4 (Mom and Dad Hop-Jig)  
Set 3--Book 4 Comments
Title: Mom and Dad Hop-Jig

  • This book gives a phonics review.

  • Max and Kim fix the box mix and find it is rewarding to celebrate.
Value:Respect
New Words:hop-jig, did
Consonants: 
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about respect.

Set 3 Book 5 (On TV)  
Set 3--Book 5 Comments
Title: On TV

  • With the review of short "a," "i," and "o" words, enough words have been introduced to expand a student's reading skills.

  • Hal, a friend, has a quiz on TV. Guess who wins the quiz?
Value:achievement
New Words:NEWWORDS
Consonants:v
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about thinking.

Set 3 Book 6 (The TV Box)  
Set 3--Book 6 Comments
Title: The TV Box

  • The sounds "ck" (the "k" sound as in the word "back") and "ss" (as in "kiss") are introduced.

  • Embarrassing moments happen, even to TV stars. All is well that ends with a kiss from Mom.
Value:Fulfillment
New Words:NEWWORDS
Consonants:qu (kw), ck (k), ss
Vowels:short a-i-o
Sight Words: 
Conversation Skills:After reading this book, talk about a wish which came true.
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