These 12 storybooks in a bag provide enjoyable reading for the very earlystages of reading. Can be used as a supplement to first grade readers forchildren who need an easier start in first grade. - Melissa
BJU Press Beginnings K5 Starting Line (12 Storybks) 3rd Edition
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109363
ISBN
9780890849767
Grade K-1
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Publisher's Description of BJU Press Beginnings K5 Starting Line (12 Storybks) 3rd Edition
The Starting Line provides twelve enjoyable storybooks for supplemental summer reading between kindergarten and first grade. Stories are short with a small number of words per page, and can be used for read-alouds or for independent reading practice. Stories included are
- The Tent
- A Tree
- Happy Birthday
- Win, Cubs! Win!
- Dig It Up
- The Band
- Kick the Can
- Into the Land
- Mr. Bell Can Fix It
- At Grandmother’s, Part 1: Good Night
- At Grandmother’s, Part 2: To Bed
- Giddy-Up, Old Jack
Category Description for BJU Press Reading
BJU Press Reading is a comprehensive, Christian K-6 reading curriculum that smoothly transitions students from systematic phonics and decoding in the early grades to strong reading comprehension, literary analysis, and higher-order thinking in the upper elementary grades.
The program uses colorful Student Readers filled with wholesome, engaging stories from a variety of genres, such as biographies, historical fiction, Bible stories, and fantasy, while teaching biblical principles and discernment as students read. Lessons combine phonetic awareness, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, and increasing writing activities, all from a distinctively biblical worldview.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Systematic progression from phonics-based reading in Grades 1–2 to advanced comprehension and literary analysis by Grade 6
- Wholesome, high-interest stories with strong moral and biblical content
- Balanced mix of silent reading, oral reading, and close reading strategies
- Built-in vocabulary, spelling, map/timeline skills, and writing practice
- Colorful, appealing Student Readers with a good balance of text and white space
- Opportunities for novel studies in some levels
Program Components:
- Student Readers: Full-color readers with engaging stories and illustrations
- Student Activities: Consumable practice and activity pages for vocabulary, comprehension, and skill reinforcement
- Student Activities Key: Contains the Student Activities pages with answers
- Teacher’s Editions: Detailed lesson plans, answered student pages, discussion questions, skill development activities, and optional enrichment
- Complete Grade Level Kits: Include the Basal Student Readers, Student Activities, Student Activities Key, and Teacher’s Editions
BJU Press Reading stands out for its strong biblical worldview, high-quality literature selections, and clear progression that builds confident, discerning readers. It is an excellent choice for Christian homeschool families seeking a complete, well-rounded reading program that integrates faith and academics.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book Set |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-1 |
| Brand: | JourneyForth |
| ISBN: | 9780890849767 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.9375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.225 |
| Ages: | 2 - 6 |
| Edition: | Illustrated |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Publication Date: | 3/1/2000 |
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