Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme - Book 1a - Play with us

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An overview of the Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme explains how frequently used English words are selected and taught through graded, controlled-vocabulary readers. It describes the role of key words in early reading acceleration, outlines the 12 graded books across three series (a, b, c), and emphasizes gradual introduction, frequent repetition, and carry-over between books. It also notes the availability of a supporting booklet detailing vocabulary loading, reading ages, and related materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

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KEY WORDS - what they are and how they are used

The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme

Series a, b and c

Notes for using the scheme

Book 1a

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# auauPS buIppadSPJOM Kay Y1!M人DI ## KEY WORDS...what they areand howthey are used Some of the words in the Englishlanguage are used much more fre-quently than others.These wordswhich appear more frequently canbe called Key Words. Research shows that twelve ofthese Key Words make up onequarter of all those we read andwrite.One hundred of them formhalf,and three hundred aboutthree-quarters,of the total num-ber of words found in juvenilereading.Reading skill is acceler-ated if these important words arelearned early and in a pleasantway. The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme isbased on these commonly used words.Thoseused most often in the English language areintroduced first-with other words of popularappeal to children.All the Key Words list iscovered in the early books,and the later titlesuse further word lists to develop full readingfluency.The total number of different wordswhich will be learned in the complete readingscheme is nearly two thousand.The gradualintroduction of these words,frequent repetitionand complete 'carry-over'from book to book,will ensure rapid learning. The full colour illustrations have been designedto create a desirable attitude towards learning一by making every child eager to read each title.Thus this attractive reading scheme embracesnot only the latest findings in word frequency,but also the natural interests and activities ofhappy children. Each book contains a list of the new wordsintroduced. | W MURRAY,the author of the Ladybird Key Words
Reading Scheme,is an experienced headmaster,author
and lecturer on the teaching of reading.He is co-author,
with J McNally,of Key Words to Literacy-a teacher's
book published by The Teacher Publishing Co Ltd. | | --- | THE LADYBIRD KEY WORDS READING SCHEME has 12 graded books in each of itsthree series-'a','b'and'c'.These 36 gradedbooks are all written on a controlled vocabulary,and take the learner from theearliest stages of reading to reading fluency. The 'a'series gradually introduces and repeatsnew words.The parallel'b'series gives theneeded further repetition of these words ateach stage,but in a different context and withdifferent illustrations. The 'c'series is also parallel to the 'a'series,and supplies the necessary link with writingand phonic training. An illustrated booklet—Notes for using theLadybird Key Words Reading Scheme-can beobtained free from the publishers.This bookletfully explains the Key Words principle.It alsoincludes information on the reading books,work books and apparatus available,and suchdetails as the vocabulary loading and readingages of all books. Published by Ladybird Books Ltd Loughborough Leicestershire UKLadybird Books Inc Auburn Maine 04210 UŠA BOOK 1a The Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme ## Play with us by W MURRAYwith illustrations by J H WINGFIELD Jane Peter a doq a tree a ball a shop a dog a treetoysa shop Peter Peter Jane Jane

FAQs

What does the scheme mean by “Key Words”?

Key Words are the most frequently used English words that make up a large portion of the words readers encounter. The scheme teaches these words early for faster reading progress.

How many graded books are included in the Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme?

The scheme contains 12 graded books in each of three series (a, b, and c), for a total of 36 graded books.

What is the difference between series a, b, and c?

Series a introduces and repeats new words gradually. Series b provides further repetition in a different context with different illustrations. Series c links reading with writing and phonic training while remaining parallel to series a.

Sep 29, 2026

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