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Key Words with Peter and Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. "Book 6b" shows how Peter and Jane like to help in 53 news words including 'friends' 'before' 'finds' and 'teacher'. Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "6c". "The Key Words with Peter and Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b and c. "Series a": gradually
introduces new words. "Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. "Series c": links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books."

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Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. " Book 6b" shows how Peter & Jane like to help in 53 news words including 'friends' 'before' 'finds' & 'teacher'. Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "6c". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look & say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' & 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books."

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Key - A physical or virtual device or code used for opening something

Friends - A close associate or a popular US based sitcom about a group of friends

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Language - the method of communication used in different areas. Humans and computers have many different languages.

Reinforced - Relating to structure, making it more sturdy.

Learning - Educating and growing in intelligence.

Children - A young life form within the early stages of physical development,

Confidence - The feeling of being certain and belief in what you do.

Language - The way humans communicate either written and spoken.

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