Book Band: Orange Type: Fiction Pack of: 7 books This br&-new series of fiction & non-fiction books introduces new reciprocal reading texts from Blue (x 20 texts), Green (x 20 texts), & Orange (x 10 texts) book bands. Designed to be used with early readers as an introduction to reciprocal reading through the teacher explicitly modelling the reading strategies. Each book explores a topical issue that gets children thinking & sharing ideas. Children build their oral language & listening skills, develop a range of thinking strategies & gain confidence working in teams. In this pack you will find: 6 copies of the text for children to read 1 teacher book containing the text along with supporting notes The reciprocal reading approach allows children to practise their speaking & listening skills in conversations & discussions. It helps them to learn active listening, questioning & prediction skills & to apply comprehension strategies.