Jumping the Gun

Download or read book Jumping the Gun written by Bill Ridgway and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of twelve new titles for 2001, in the Spirals range, one of the most popular and successful series for reluctant readers. Motivation: High interest plots and storylines-with themes that do not patronise or talkdown to reluctant readers-encourage re-reading and further reading. Appeal: The task of reading is made more attractive by eye catching cover designs, paperback style binding, and the absence of related activities and exercises. Achivement: A sence of accomplishment is felt by reluctant readers as they complete whole texts with short, but substantial, chapters and without the aid of illustration. Progression: A controlled reading age of 7 and 8 and an accessible page layout iwth, clear, well-spaced type enable lower achivers to improve their reading at their own pace.