Skills covered in Level 3

This level builds on level 2 and introduces the digraph ck, the vowels ay, ow, and y (as in my), and more two-letter suffixes, including le and ly.

Follow-up activities involve drawing and/or writing, including designing a poster or pamphlet.

 

Purchase options

  There are multiple ways to purchase these resources: 

  1. The kits, listed at the bottom of this page. This is the best option for an individual or a very small number of students. The junior kit includes a book selection for upper primary students, the senior kit has books appropriate for intermediate and secondary students, and the composite kit covers both. 
  1. A customised package for larger numbers of students. 
  • The level 1 – 8 manual. This excludes the comprehension scripts but includes everything else in all manuals at all levels. $95 + GST. One per teacher. 
  • Supplementary and printable resources for all levels, supplied on a USB or digitally, $50 + GST. One per school. This accompanies the manual and is not sold independently. 
  • A set of letter tiles, one per adult user. $40 + GST 
  • A set of laminated level 3 fluency sheets, at least one per classroom $ 40 +GST  per set. 
  • Books, four (or more) copies of one title supplied with a free comprehension booklet for the teacher. Your selection. A suggested starter pack of five titles is listed below the books. 
  • Optional: a set of marker pens, 12 mostly pastel colours, for marking the fluency sheets, $20 + GST; sand timer, $10 + GST; set of sliders relevant to this level .$7.50   + GST 
  • Packaging and postage at cost. 
  1. Your selection of resources. A minimum invoice value of $40 + GST applies. Contact us if you need help.
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BOOKS

  • Book 3-01 ‘The Old Tom Cat’

    The old Tom cat just wants to rest, but is pestered by a playful rabbit.

    ay words.

    By Betsy Sewell – 282 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $32.00 + GST
  • Book 3-02 ‘The Tin and Box Man’

    As the children build a man from tins and boxes, he comes alive, and tells them what to do.

    Many ay words, er, y, ed and ing suffixes. Some ck words.

    By Betsy Sewell – 713 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-03 ‘Stuck’

    A bug goes up to the deck to finish off the dog’s dinner, but gets stuck lying on her back. What can she do to free herself?

    Many ck words, le suffix.

    By Betsy Sewell – 604 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-04 ‘Cop and Robber’

    Cop and Robber Includes some initial blends. A foolish robber and a not very bright cop, but everyone is happy in the end.

    By Betsy Sewell – 657 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-06 ‘A Hat for the Rugby’

    The characters try deception to get a rugby hat for nothing, only to realise that the red hat may be free, but an embarrassment at an All Blacks game. Comprehension suitable for older children.

    ck, and ay and y words.

    By Betsy Sewell – 642 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-07 ‘The Rock Cutters’

    Three men sit in the hot sun, cutting rocks. So why does one think this is an utterly boring job, another think it is an honour to do this work, with the third thinking something else again?

    By Betsy Sewell – 828 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-08 ‘All for a Better Shell’

    The strategies and antics hermit crabs employ to get a better shell.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1375 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $40.00 + GST
  • Book 3-10 ‘Rats!’

    A gloriously funny poem about various animals acquired to get rid of the rats.

    By Jan Farr – 571 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-11 ‘A Letter in a Bottle’

    The story of young Nick who at 11 ran away to sea with Captain Cook, and who first sighted Young Nick’s Head on the East Coast. His duties on board, and the fear of falling off the end of a flat earth. Suitable for older children.

    Many ck words, and le and en suffixes.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1001 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-12 ‘Mr. Ducket’s Ferret’

    How is Mr. Ducket to stop the pick-pocketers on his way to the bank? He goes to the pet shop to buy a big dog, but the owner suggests a ferret in his pocket…Suitable for older children.

    Many ck words. et and en suffixes.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1147 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $40.00 + GST
  • Book 3-13 ‘Picking Up Kitty’

    By a process akin to Chinese whispers, the little kitten becomes a big black ox.

    By Betsy Sewell – 874 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $36.00 + GST
  • Book 3-14 ‘A Spy In The Colony’

    A seagull chick must learn to survive, to avoid becoming a snack for the cats and ferrets that roam the colony. But what do the cats and ferrets live on once the chicks learn to fly? This chick wants to find out and becomes a spy.

    ck,and le,et,ly suffixes

    By Betsy Sewell – 1689 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $44.00 + GST
  • Book 3-15 ‘A Shipwreck’

    The villagers are struggling to survive and pay the land tax, when a ship loaded with valuable metal sinks close to the village. When the owners come to salvage the goods, no-one in the village knows where the ship lies, no-one saw a thing… Suitable for older children.

    By  Betsy Sewell – 1297 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $40.00 + GST
  • Book 3-16 ‘Fishing For Cod’

    Cod, once hugely abundant in the North Atlantic, are now facing possible extinction. How did that happen? The story is told through several generations of one family of fishermen.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1403 words

    The price is for a class set of 4 copies of this title and includes one copy of the teacher’s comprehension scripted version.

    $40.00 + GST
  • Books, Level 3 Composite selection

    Complete set of Level 3 titles, in a journal box.

     

    $131.00 + GST
  • Level 3 teacher version book set

    Set of Level 3 teacher version scripted texts, to compliment the level 3 comprehensive kit.

    Teacher versions include the text of the book with comprehension and vocabulary building scripts.

    These will be sold only with the matching student books.

    These are not available as a separate entity.

    $70.00 + GST

KITS

  • Level 3 Composite kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 10 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 14 books – some suitable for Years 4 – 6, others for Years 7 – 10, and some that work for all ages
    • Set of whiteboard markers
    • 60 second sand timer
    • USB with resources for printing.
    • Letter tiles are not routinely included in this kit. You will need either letter tiles, wordchain licences or preferably both.
    • The letter tiles at all levels are identical. Relevant activities are included in the manual.
    • Go to the Extra Components to purchase the letter tiles.
    • for wordchain licences visit  https://play.wordchain.co.nz
    $300.00 + GST
  • Level 3 Junior kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 10 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 14 books suitable for Yrs 4 – 6
    • Set of whiteboard markers
    • 60 second sand timer
    • USB with resources for printing.
    • Letter tiles are not routinely included in this kit. You will need either letter tiles, wordchain licences or preferably both.
    • The letter tiles at all levels are identical. Relevant activities are included in the manual.
    • Go to the Extra Components to purchase the letter tiles.
    • for wordchain licences visit https://play.wordchain.co.nz
    $310.00 + GST
  • Level 3 Senior kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 10 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 13 books suitable for Yrs 7 – 10
    • Set of whiteboard markers
    • 60 second sand timer
    • USB with resources for printing.
    • Letter tiles are not routinely included in this kit. You will need either letter tiles, wordchain licences or preferably both.
    • The letter tiles at all levels are identical. Relevant activities are included in the manual.
    • Go to the Extra Components to purchase the letter tiles.
    • for wordchain licences visit https://play.wordchain.co.nz
    $285.00 + GST
  • Starter pack level 3 Junior books selection

    Junior selection,
    Four copies each of the following titles, plus comprehension booklet for each title
    suggestion only

    The Tin and Box Man

    Cop and Robber
    All for a Better Shell
    Picking up Kitty
    Mr Ducket’s Ferret
    $180.00 + GST
  • Starter pack level 3 Senior books selection

    Senior selection, suggestion only
    Four copies each of the following titles, plus comprehension booklet for each title
    A Hat for the Rugby
    A Letter in a Bottle
    A Spy in the Colony
    A Shipwreck
    Fishing for Cod
    $196.00 + GST