Uncle Joe

œHugging Uncle Joe is like hugging a bed! This humorous story follows a curious group of children eager to discover why their Uncle Joe is so big. The narrative features common contractions such as œI'll, œdon't, œthat's, œcan't, and œhe's, and contains large blocks of text to encourage sustained reading stamina. The illustrations support the story's style and tone, complementing the use of everyday language and book language, including direct speech like œHey, Uncle and playful comments like œYou kids can't tell good muscle. The simile creates vivid imagery that engages young readers. Uncle Joe is an excellent resource for guided reading, helping students recognise one- and two-syllable words, identify plot and characters, compare author and reader opinions, and develop writing skills through direct speech. This book is supported by Learning Media's expertise in literacy development based on research and effective pedagogy.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens decoding skills with one- and two-syllable words
• Enhances understanding of story structure by identifying plot and characters
• Encourages critical thinking by comparing reader and author viewpoints
• Develops writing skills using direct speech and dialogue

Classroom Ideas:

• Role-play dialogues to practice direct speech and punctuation
• Discuss similes and their impact on imagery in storytelling
• Create a character map for Uncle Joe and other story figures
• Encourage children to write their own stories featuring family members

Information:

• Age suitability: 9 to 11 years
• Reading level: 9-11 (Blue)