Where is Pip?:

We can´t find Pip! Where is he? A speech- and vocabulary-focused approach for richer guided reading! With its unique approach, the Talk About Texts collection integrates teaching reading skills, vocabulary and speaking into a rich and effective program that will help you save time and get better results. Talk About Texts features integrate a series of strategies to teach the four elements of conversation through guided reading sessions: listening and responding, building vocabulary, having conversations fluent and questioning. Both reading vocabulary and speaking vocabulary are vigorously taught and practiced. during guided reading sessions, using a variety of strategies, including focused questions, answer boards and the use of flashcards. Talk About Texts´ spoken approach also provides the perfect opportunity to prepare students to write with opportunities for oral essays followed by quick post-reading activities.