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KEY WORDS with Peter and Jane

With 90 million copies sold worldwide, Key Words with Peter and Jane is the springboard to reading for life.

100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write

This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced, practiced and developed throughout the scheme.

Key Words with Peter and Jane

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language – scientifically researched and world renowned Key Words – as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently.

Why are Key Words important?

12 Key Words make up one quarter of those we read and write

100 Key Words make up half of those we read and write

about 300 Key Words account for three quarters of those we read and write

By learning to recognize these on sight, children will be able to understand most sentences much more easily and quickly.

How do I use this scheme?

Key Words with Peter and Jan has three parallel series, each containing twelve books. All three series are written using the same carefully controlled vocabulary. Readers will get the most out of Key Words with Peter and Jane when they follow the books in the pattern 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c and so on.

·      Series a

Gradually introduces and repeats new words.

·      Series b

Provides further practice of these same words, but in a different context and with different illustrations.

·      Series c

Uses familiar words to teach phonics in a methodical way, enabling children to read increasingly difficult words.

It also provides a link to writing.