Skills covered in Level 6

This level builds on the skills developed in previous levels and introduces some long vowel sounds, especially the a_e, i_e, o_e and e_e patterns, and ee, ea and or. It also introduces ce and ge.

The books are much more sophisticated and longer, with a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles.

Follow-up activities heavily focus on writing skills, with a range of genres introduced.

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BOOKS

  • Book 6-01 ‘Nessy the Monster’

    Nessie the Loch Ness monster corresponds with Angus who lives by the lake. How can he possibly doubt her existence? Nessie spells her name Nessy, and calls her home a lake.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1328 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 6-02 ‘The Quake’

    After the earthquake, the landscape is altered, and the map the trampers have bought in good faith is quite wrong.

    By Betsy Sewell – 731 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 6-03 ‘Mandy’s Problem’

    Mandy must tidy her room, and comes up with some very quick quick-fixes.

    By Betsy Sewell – 374 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 6-04 ‘The Snake Problem’

    How actually do you capture a snake basking on your deck?

    By Betsy Sewell – 1058 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 6-05 ‘The Limpet’

    What an absolutely fascinating little creature the limpet is! What ingenious ways it has of protecting itself against its enemies!

    By Betsy Sewell – 1018 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 6-06 ‘Diving With Manta Ray’

    An underwater film maker befriends a huge manta ray, and follows her life.

    Many words with o_e and i_e

    By Betsy Sewell – 2337 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 6-07 ‘The Whale Stranding’

    Based on a true event. A particularly difficult whale stranding, and what must be done to save them.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1390 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 6-08 ‘The Leaf Cutter Ants’

    The incredibly complex social and farming systems of these ants.

    By Betsy Sewell – 759 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 6-09 ‘An Emerald Pendant’

    Jane and David become separated by war, and then spend most of a lifetime trying to find each other.

    When they finally do meet, will they recognise each other?

    And will the emerald pendant Dave gave Jane help track her down?

    silent e pattern,ee,ea,or

    By Betsy Sewell – 1847 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 6-10 ‘Libby Riddles’

    Libby was the first woman to win the grueling dog sled race across Alaska, and she did it by taking a risk, and putting the needs of the dogs ahead of her own.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1717 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 6-11 ‘Taking Control Of The Nile’

    The Aswan Dam has changed Egypt, but there have been some downsides. The story of the changes the dam has brought to Egypt, told from the point of view of those who live along the riverbanks.

    silent e pattern,ee,ea,or

    By Betsy Sewell – 1868 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 6-12 ‘Hitler and his Beetle’

    How Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche collaborated to design the biggest selling car of all time.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1408 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 6-13 ‘Rin Tin Tin’

    The true story of a puppy rescued from the brink of starvation from a German army camp, who went on to become the most famous film star of his day.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1425 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 6-14 ‘Gold’

    From the gold fields of Central Otago. Finding gold is not quite as easy as the rumours suggest, and then when you do, that is when your problems really begin.

    By Betsy Sewell – 1404 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 6-15 ‘The Glider’

    How do you escape from a heavily guarded World War 2 prison camp? When all else fails, build a glider and fly out!

    By Betsy Sewell – 2362 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 6-16 ‘A Runaway’s Tale’

    A runaway slave makes his precarious way to freedom, not knowing who he can trust. And then he comes back to rescue his little family…

    By Betsy Sewell – 2521 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
  • Books, Level 6 Composite selection

    Complete set of Level 6 titles, in a journal box.

     

    $160.00 + GST
  • Level 6 teacher version book set

    Set of Level 6 teacher version scripted texts, to compliment the level 6 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.

    $80.00 + GST

KITS

  • Level 6 Composite kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 12 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 16 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
    $330.00 + GST
  • Level 6 Junior kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 12 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 16 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
    $300.00 + GST
  • Level 6 Senior kit

    This kit contains:

    • Manual
    • 12 laminated Fluency and Challenge sheets
    • Appropriate sliders
    • 15 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
    $300.00 + GST