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Level 6 Senior kit
This level builds on the skills developed in level 5, and adds in a_e, i_e, o_e, (the silent e pattern), ee and ea, or and igh. ce and ge are introduced here. The kit includes 16 books, all suitable for 11 -14 year olds. They are generally longer with a greater emphasis on comprehension. Follow up activities focus heavily on writing skills.
This kit follows the skills developed in Wordchain 3.
$280 + GST
Details of junior and composite kits at this level coming soon.
The Books
Diving with a Manta Ray
Story by Betsy Sewell
Many words with o_e and i_e
$9.50 + GST - 2337 words
$8.00 + GST each for four or more books
An underwater film maker befriends a huge manta ray, and follows her life.
Nessy the Monster
By Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1328 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
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.
Mandy’s Problem
By Betsy Sewell
$6.50 + GST - 374 words
$5.50 + GST each for four or more books
Mandy must tidy her room, and comes up with some very quick quick-fixes.
The Snake Problem
By Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1058 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
How actually do you capture a snake basking on your deck
The Limpet
By Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1018 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
What an absolutely fascinating little creature the limpet is! What ingenious ways it has of protecting itself against its enemies!
The Whale Stranding
By Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1390 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
Based on a true event. A particularly difficult whale stranding, and what must be done to save them.
The Leaf Cutter Ants
By Betsy Sewell
$7.50 + GST - 759 words
$6.00 + GST each for four or more books
The incredibly complex social and farming systems of these ants.
Rin Tin Tin
By Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1425 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
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.
Libby Riddles
By Betsy Sewell
$9.50 + GST - 1717 words
$7.50 + GST each for four or more books
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.
Hitler and his Beetle
Story by Betsy Sewell
$8.50 + GST - 1408 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
How Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche collaborated to design the biggest selling car of all time.
The Glider
By Betsy Sewell
$9.50 + GST - 2362 words
$7.50 + GST - each for 4 or more books
How do you escape from a heavily guarded World War 2 prison camp? When all else fails, build a glider and fly out!
A Runaway’s Tale
By Betsy Sewell
$9.50 + GST 2521 words
$7.50 + GST each for 4 or more books
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...
An Emerald Pendant
by Betsy Sewell
‘silent’ e pattern, ee, ea, or
$8.50 + GST - 1847 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
Jane and Dave became 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?
Taking Control of the Nile
by Betsy Sewell
‘silent’ e pattern, ee, ea, or
$8.50 + GST - 1868 words
$7.00 + GST each for four or more books
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.