Key Words: 11b The carnival

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. In book 11b, Peter and Jane build a space rocket and introduce 76 new words, including ‘carnival’, ‘myself’, ‘glass’ and ‘above’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 11c. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning).