| The Stone Cutter: Band 07/Turquoise Contributor(s): Taylor, Sean (Author), Curmi, Serena (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0007186061 ISBN-13: 9780007186068 Publisher: Collins Educational OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines |
| Dewey: 428 |
| Lexile Measure: 400 |
| Series: Collins Big Cat |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.5" W x 8" (0.45 lbs) 24 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story. - Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. - Text type - A story from another culture (Japan). - The flowcharts on pages 22 and 23 illustrate the story in sequence, providing opportunities for speaking and listening, and scaffolding writing. - Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; Music: Exploring sounds. - This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. |