The Family Readers Storybooks

Book Covers & Lessons Taught in Set 3

Set 3--Book 1 Comments Title: "Max's Box" Practice and repetition is provided for the short "o" vowel sound with very simple words. A "fox," "dog," "hog," and "box of candy," introduce the short "o". Value: Sharing New Words: box, fox, dog, hog, Scott Consonants: sc, _tt Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about things that taste good.

Set 3--Book 2 Comments Title: The Bon-Bon Box Students practice short sentences with the short "o." A "popsicle" and a "bug" are added for interest. Value: Harmony New Words: pop Consonants: sc_, _tt Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about getting along with others.

Set 3--Book 3 Comments Title: The Box Mix This gives a phonics review of all previous storybooks. Max and Kim have a surprise in boxes for Mom and Dad. The boxes are opened; the surprise is on Max and Kim. Value: Planning New Words: Mom, Dad, got, pom-pon, rod, for Consonants:   Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about giving gifts.

Set 3--Book 4 Comments Title: Mom and Dad Hop-Jig This book gives a phonics review. Max and Kim fix the box mix and find it is rewarding to celebrate. Value: Respect New Words: hop-jig, did Consonants:   Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about respect.

Set 3--Book 5 Comments Title: On TV With the review of short "a," "i," and "o" words, enough words have been introduced to expand a student's reading skills. Hal, a friend, has a quiz on TV. Guess who wins the quiz? Value: achievement New Words: NEWWORDS Consonants: v Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about thinking.

Set 3--Book 6 Comments Title: The TV Box The sounds "ck" (the "k" sound as in the word "back") and "ss" (as in "kiss") are introduced. Embarrassing moments happen, even to TV stars. All is well that ends with a kiss from Mom. Value: Fulfillment New Words: NEWWORDS Consonants: qu (kw), ck (k), ss Vowels: short a-i-o Sight Words:   Conversation Skills: After reading this book, talk about a wish which came true.