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Grade 1-3 First Additional Language
Our First Additional Language programme systematically builds learners’ vocabulary and language structures, equipping them to communicate in the additional language. In addition, reading and writing skills are developed by building on home language skills, whilst acknowledging linguistic differences.
Available Languages: Afrikaans & English
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Teacher's Guide
Teacher’s Guides are designed as grade-specific, user-friendly teaching plans that include routine lessons and activities for all components.
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Anthologies
Anthologies are designed to be read aloud to learners in order to develop language comprehension, conceptual understanding and general knowledge.
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Big Books
Big Books are designed to help teachers build key genre-related vocabulary and teach young children about key language and literacy concepts.
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Posters
Posters are designed to engage learners and stimulate interest in and discussion around an aspect of the theme.
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Phonics Frieze Cards
Phonics Frieze Cards are designed to illustrate the phonemes and consonant blends taught or revised per term.
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Core Readers
Core Readers are designed to focus on the development of decoding and encoding skills as well as reading fluency and comprehension.
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Levelled Readers
The Levelled Readers are designed to engage learners, to develop their curiosity, to build their knowledge and to encourage a love of books and reading.
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Flashcards
Black-on-white print is intentionally used to ensure that flashcards are clearly visible. Key vocabulary, phonics and high-frequency words are reinforced using these cards.