Identify split digraphs (vowel–consonant–e) used in the book, such as , rules , and like . Post-Reading Activities
This guide for , part of the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics series (Level 5) written by Julia Donaldson, focuses on helping children master specific vowel sounds through an engaging story about a kangaroo's first day at school . Book Overview Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics: Sue Kang...
Sue Kangaroo attends her first day of school, participating in painting, music, and lunch. The story concludes with her learning about school rules when she accidentally tries to take school supplies home . Teaching & Reading Guide Before Reading: Introduce the character Sue and her teacher, Mrs. Drew . The story concludes with her learning about school
It also reinforces spelling patterns for other long vowel sounds including oo (good), ow (down), oi (coin), and soft c (dice) . It also reinforces spelling patterns for other long
Spot words with the same long vowel sound, such as comparing , crew , and stew .
Review "tricky" or irregular high-frequency words found in the text, such as and there . During Reading: