Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 2
Lessons and Content
The lessons in Lifeboat Book 2 introduce the third vowel, e, and subsequently o and u. Work on Syllables (One or Two, Open and Closed, and Syllable Breakdown) and Compound Words is covered. Following the introduction of k and -ck, seven blends which include the letter r are worked upon. Lesson 10 – the Review and Post-test – consolidates the work of the previous nine lessons.
- e
- Open and Closed Syllables
- k
- Compound Words
- vc/cv Syllable Breakdown
- One Syllable Two Syllables
- o and u
- -ck
- br cr fr gr pr tr
- Review and Post-test
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ISBN: | 978-1869981-631 |
Pages: | 110 |
Author: | Sula Ellis, Tony Ellis, Jackie Davison, Mick Davison |
Illustrator: | George Marshall |
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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 1
Lifeboat Book 1 initiates the Scheme with the introduction of the alphabet, differentiating vowels and consonants. The Review and Post-test format of Lesson 10 is a feature of each subsequent Lifeboat Book.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 3
Lifeboat Book 3 introduces some three-consonant blends, Suffixes with further Vowel work and Syllable Division.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 4
Book 4 continues work on letter combinations and end blends. Note the role of lessons from Book 9 which ideally intersperse with this part of the Programme.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 5
The build-up of understanding through the structured and cumulative Programme of the Lifeboat Scheme continues through Book 5. Lesson 10 again provides Review and Post-test. Lessons from Book 10 should also be introduced amongst the lessons of Book 5.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 6
In Book 6, a further variety of letter combinations are covered: Regular Final Syllables, and ea, ee, ai, ain, ir, oa, -ow, igh, and others. Lesson 10: no change here, it's still Review and Post-test.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 7
Book 7 is approaching the climax of the Scheme, so more complex letter combinations and sounds are covered here. These include Odd Plurals, 'Schwa', different ch sounds, ph, -gh, oi, -oy, ear, an, -ant, etc. Review and Post-test in Lesson 10.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 8
Each lesson in Books 2 to 8 has covered a different topic, highlighting spelling rules and specific letter blends and sounds. These 7 books which contain 70 lessons – following the introductory exercises in Book 1 – have provided the essential coverage of the English language.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 9
Books 9 and 10 present some key spelling rules and other intricate spelling patterns which are particularly essential for whole class work and which complement the topics in Books 4 to 7. There is no Review and Post-test in Book 9.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - Book 10
(See notes for Book 9 above.) Lifeboat Book 10 concludes with a Review of Whole Scheme as Lesson 10.

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Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme - 10-Book Set
The full set of the ten books making up the Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme.
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