Bad Bert in Trouble: Emergent (LILA)

Dive into the captivating world of "Bad Bert in Trouble: Emergent (LILA)," a delightful addition to the Story Street series designed to ignite a love of reading in young learners aged 4-7. Authored by J. Strong and published by Pearson Schools, this engaging paperback is perfect for children in National Curriculum Key Stage 1. "Bad Bert in Trouble" forms part of the meticulously crafted Story Street program, ensuring children progress at a comfortable and supportive pace through carefully graded steps. The series leverages engaging humor and lively fiction plots created by top authors and illustrators, fostering both excellence and enjoyment in teaching and learning. Expect vibrant illustrations and a narrative that captures the imagination, making learning an adventure! This book, specifically designed for emergent readers, uses simple language and repetitive patterns to build confidence and fluency. Bert, the central character, is sure to resonate with young children, and his "troubles" offer relatable scenarios that can spark conversations about problem-solving and making good choices. Story Street distinguishes itself by introducing varied fiction styles through fantasy, cliff-hangers, adventure, and novelty format titles, all expertly crafted to motivate and maintain attention. The series promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship, modeled around a contemporary multi-cultural setting. Many titles within Story Street are ideally suited for teaching citizenship and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education), addressing issues ranging from conversation skills to bullying prevention. "Bad Bert in Trouble" subtly weaves in these themes, encouraging children to think critically about their actions and their impact on others. Beyond the captivating storyline, Story Street provides specific assessment activities that help teachers monitor children's reading progress. Simple integration of assessment for learning throughout the Story Street Teacher's Notes ensures that children's reading and writing skills progress at word, sentence, and text level. Accessible Teaching Notes and Activity Sheets empower teachers, teaching assistants, and parents to contribute to teaching and learning effectively, providing a holistic and supportive learning environment. The original Story Street also came with vibrant talking books, author video clips, and activities on CD-ROM (available separately) for ages 5-7, integrating ICT and literacy seamlessly. While this specific listing is for the physical book, consider exploring the wider Story Street resources for a comprehensive learning experience. "Bad Bert in Trouble" is more than just a story; it's a gateway to literacy and a valuable tool for educators and parents alike. This edition boasts 24 pages and an ISBN of 9780582407589.