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A Philosophy of Second Language Acquisition
by Marysia JohnsonHow does a person learn a second language? In this provocative book, Marysia Johnson proposes a new model of second language acquisition (SLA)--a model that shifts the focus from language competence (the ability to pass a language exam) to language performance (using language competently in real-life contexts). Johnson argues that current SLA theory and research is heavily biased in the direction of the cognitive and experimental scientific tradition. She draws on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory and Bakhtin's literary theory to construct an alternative framework for second language theory, research, teaching, and testing. The origin of second language acquisition is not located exclusively in the learner's mind, the author says, but in dialogical interaction conducted in a variety of settings.
Philosophy of STEM Education: A Critical Investigation
by Nataly Z. Chesky Mark R. WolfmeyerFramed as educational equality initiatives that will help students gain the knowledge they need to compete in the global marketplace, STEM may be the most indicative educational reform discourse of our time and has grown to become one of the primary foci of educational policy, in part due to association with a wide array of today's industries: from information and communications technology to the medical field, to sustainability innovations. This book's primary focus is to shift the attention away from such utilitarian aims and ask critical questions about what aims the STEM initiatives are asking for and what assumptions do they hold about both teaching STEM and the nature of STEM content. In order to answer the above questions, the authors use a philosophical lens to study STEM policies as a political and social phenomenon.
The Philosophy of the Kyoto School
by Masakatsu FujitaThe main purpose of this book is to offer to philosophers and students abroad who show a great interest in Japanese philosophy and the philosophy of the Kyoto school major texts of the leading philosophers. This interest has surely developed out of a desire to obtain from the thought of these philosophers, who stood within the interstice between East and West, a clue to reassessing the issues of philosophy from the ground up or to drawing new creative possibilities.The present condition seems to be, however, that the material made available to further realize this kind of intellectual dialogue is far too scarce. This book is intended to be of some help in this regard.The book presents selected texts of representative philosophers of the Kyoto school such as Nishida Kitaro, Tanabe Hajime, Miki Kiyoshi, Nishitani Keiji, and others who best illustrate the characteristics of this school, and works that together portray its image as a whole. Those who are interested in Japanese philosophy or specifically the philosophy of the Kyoto School can survey a comprehensive representation from this book.These texts are, of course, quite difficult and cannot be well understood without sufficient preliminary knowledge. Expository essays have therefore been included after each text to provide guidance. In each of these commentaries a scholar of our time with deep understanding of the philosopher in question has provided an account of his life, intellectual journey, and the significance of the text included here.From this book will emerge a new dialogue of ideas that in turn will engender new developments in philosophy, thereby further expanding the network of philosophical thought worldwide.
Philosophy Through Storytelling
by Pauline PurcellThis is an accessible beginners manual with all you need to run philosophy groups with children or adults. Whether you work with school pupils, students or adults, philosophy offers the opportunity to develop thinking skills that have both personal and academic application. This practical manual contains detailed guidance and a set of short stories for running philosophy groups. It is ideal for use in schools, the sessions can be used in a variety of environments, and with participants of all ages from five to 95. In each session, the participants start with a warm-up, examine a key stimulus, generate questions from that stimulus, agree to focus on one question and share, and challenge and develop views on that question. Finally they consider how well the process went, warm-down and end the session. Using this approach to philosophy is an excellent way to challenge thinking and to encourage interaction, as some participant responses show: 'It's much more worth listening to than I expected', 'It is great to hear what others think and believe', and 'I feel I know the people in my group much better'. This title is particularly ideal for schools using the P4C (Philosophy for Children) method and for adult special needs group leaders. This accessible manual helps you to introduce philosophy to your group and will change how you and your students think about themselves and others.
Philosophy with Children and Teacher Education: Global Perspectives on Critical, Creative and Caring Thinking
by Arie KizelThis rich collection of essays offers a broad array of perspectives from prominent international ‘philosophy for/with children’ (P4wC) scholars and practitioners regarding the interface between P4wC and teacher education and training curricula. The book considers the deep and varied points of contact that exist between the pedagogical and philosophical principles of the philosophical community of inquiry and teacher education and training programs. It is designed to help improve education systems worldwide as they seek to shift their attention towards the student, student inter-relations, and student-other relations and foster independent high-order, critical, creative, and caring thinking within democratic, pluralistic societies. It proposes an innovative, creative way of approaching teacher education and training—a central subject in today’s educational world. Offering diverse perspectives on integrating progressive educational philosophy and contemporary pedagogy, Philosophy with Children and Teacher Education is a must-read for all those studying philosophy for/with children and researching in this area.
Phineas L. MacGuire ... Gets Slimed!
by Frances O'Roark DowellPhineas L. MacGuire (a.k.a. Mac) has three goals for fourth grade: 1. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. 2. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. 3. To be the best fourth-grade scientist ever. It's a tall order, but he's confident that he can achieve it, especially since his friend and rival scientist, Aretha, has asked him to help her earn a scout badge by creating the mold that produces penicillin. After all, who knows more about mold than Mac? And how many fourth graders can say that they've reproduced penicillin? None, as far as Mac knows. But then he has to manage Ben's campaign for class president and deal with his new babysitter, Sarah Fortemeyer, "the Teenage Girl Space Alien from the Planet Pink" who accidentally got rid of his dried worm collection and now he has to find it. How is he supposed to find time to focus on mold? The second book about Phineas L. MacGuire and his scientific experiments, "Phineas L. MacGuire ... Gets Slimed!", is as much fun as the first, and includes slimy new experiments that you can do at home!
Phnom Penh Water Story: Remarkable Transformation of an Urban Water Utility (Water Resources Development and Management)
by Asit K. Biswas Pawan K. Sachdeva Cecilia TortajadaThis book analyses how a water utility from a developing country, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, that was totally dysfunctional, corruption-ridden and literally bankrupt in 1993, became one of the most successful water utilities of the developing world in only about 15 years. By 2010, some of the performance indicators of this public sector utility were even better than London, Paris or Los Angeles. The book further analyses the enabling conditions that made this remarkable transformation possible. Based on this analysis, a framework is recommended for water utilities from developing countries so that they can also be transformed into functional, efficient, equitable and financially viable institutions on a sustainable basis.
A Pho Love Story
by Loan LeAll's fair in love, war and noodles . . . If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he&’d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents&’ pho restaurant, and even there, he is his parents&’ fifth favorite employee. If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she&’d say she was a firecracker. Stable when unlit, but full of potential for joy and spark and fire. She loves art, and she dreams of making a career of it one day. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they&’re not willing to admit, including expecting her to work practically full-time at their family&’s pho restaurant. For decades, the Mais and the Nguyens have been at odds, having owned competing, neighboring pho restaurants. Bao and Linh have resolved never to befriend each other, for fear of pushing too far and bringing on undue heartbreak. But when a chance encounter brings Linh and Bao closer, sparks fly . . .Can Linh and Bao&’s love survive in the midst of feuding families and complicated histories?This delicious debut is perfect for fans of When Dimple Met Rishi and To All the Boys I&’ve Love Before. Praise for A Pho Love Story: '(A) warm, full-bodied take on the star-crossed-lovers rom-com genre' Kirkus Reviews
Phoebe: A Story
by Paula GooderSometime around 56 AD, the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome. He entrusted this letter to Phoebe, whom he describes as the deacon of the church at Cenchreae and a patron of many. But who was this remarkable woman? Biblical scholar and popular author and speaker Paula Gooder imagines Phoebe's story—who she was, the life she lived, and her first-century faith—and in doing so opens up Paul's world, giving a sense of the cultural and historical pressures that shaped his thinking and the faith of the early church. After the narrative, Gooder includes an extensive notes section with comments on the historical context, biographical details, cultural practices, and more. Rigorously researched, this is a book for anyone who wants to engage more deeply and imaginatively with Paul's theology.
The Phoenix of Destiny: An Epic Kingdom of Fantasy Adventure (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy)
by Geronimo StiltonAn adventure of epic proportions!I, Geronimo Stilton, had returned to the Kingdom of Fantasy on the wings of the Phoenix of Destiny! Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help once again. But Blossom was behaving strangely. She sent me off on quest after magical quest, each one more bizarre and dangerous than the last. It felt like my missions were building up to something truly terrible right under my snout. Could my friends and I put things right again? It's a story full of twists and turns, mazes and puzzles, and tons of fantastical creatures!
The Phone Book
by Ammon SheaRead Ammon Shea's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. A surprising, lively, and rich history of that ubiquitous doorstop that most of us take for granted. Ammon Shea is not your typical thirtysomething book enthusiast. After reading the Oxford English Dictionary from cover to cover (and living to write about it in Reading the OED), what classic, familiar, but little-read book would he turn to next? Yes, the phone book. With his signature combination of humor, curiosity, and passion for combing the dustbins of history, Shea offers readers a guided tour into the surprising, strange, and often hilarious history of the humble phone book. From the first printed version in 1878 (it had fifty listings and no numbers) to the phone book's role in presidential elections, Supreme Court rulings, Senate filibusters, abstract art, subversive poetry, circus sideshows, criminal investigations, mental-health diagnoses, and much more, this surprising volume reveals a rich and colorful story that has never been told-until now. .
Phone Call with a Fish
by Silvia VecchiniA story for anyone who has felt like a fish out of water There&’s a boy in class who doesn&’t say anything. He doesn&’t yell when a student steps on his foot, and he writes his answers to the teacher&’s questions on the board. One of his classmates is trying to understand why he&’s so quiet, but she can&’t figure it out. But then one day the class goes to the science museum, and she discovers a phone with an aquarium full of fish on the other end of the line. And the fish, as it turns out, aren&’t silent after all—they just have their own way of communicating. This empathy-building story will encourage readers to approach others with compassion and understanding.
Phone-y Friends (Project Droid)
by Nancy Krulik Amanda Burwasser Mike MoranLogan auditions for the school play and is chosen for the role of Chipmunk Number Three, but unfortunately, Java, Logan's robot cousin, doesn't get a part, which means he and Logan won't be hanging out together every day after school. Logan's excited to have something to himself and starts spending more and more time with his new friends.Now with so much time on his hands, Java is determined to make some new friends, too--the dishwasher, the electric mixer, the refrigerator . . . But his favorite new friend is Spike, the voice activated program on Mrs. Applebaum's cell phone. While Java can't be in the play, he ends up helping out with building the sets, and almost blows his cover! But when Logan freezes and forgets his lines on stage, and Java (who has memorized them in an instant) feeds them to him the Cyrano-style, it's the android who saves the day. After all, that's what friends are for.Internationally bestselling author Nancy Krulik and her incredibly talented daughter, Amanda Burwasser, spin hilarious high jinks in the fourth book in the Project Droid series, which combines the literalness of Amelia Bedelia with a wacky modern edge, making for hours of laughter. And the fun continues with an activity in the back!
Phoneme Track Workbook
by Laura CryerThis photocopiable workbook links with the Phoneme Track CD-ROM, published by SEMERC to support phonics work within the National Literacy Strategy, focusing on hearing, identifying, segmenting and blending of phonemes. Without specific phoneme awareness training, phonics can make no sense and spellings of words can only be learned by rote - reading is there fore not able to be automatic. Research indicates that all young readers benefit from explicit assistance with phonemic awareness and many need more intensive training. The book is suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils and older learners with specific phonological difficulties.
Phonemic Awareness: Ready-to-Use Lessons, Activities, and Games
by Dr Victoria Groves ScottOffering an accessible overview of phonemic awareness, this book provides elementary teachers with scripted lesson plans, progress charts, reproducible forms, and "phun" activities for teaching particular phonemes.
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom
by Marilyn J. Adams Dr Barbara Foorman Ingvar Lundberg Terri Beeler Ed.D.Phonemic Awareness in Young Children complements any prereading program. From simple listening games to more advanced exercises in rhyming, alliteration, and segmentation, this best-selling curriculum helps boost young learners' preliteracy skills in just 15-20 minutes a day. Specifically targeting phonemic awareness — now known to be an important step to a child's early reading acquisition — this research-based program helps young children learn to distinguish individual sounds that make up words and affect their meanings. <p><p> With a developmental sequence of activities that follows a school year calendar, teachers can chose from a range of activities for their preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms. Plus, the curriculum includes an easy-to-use assessment test for screening up to 15 children at a time. This assessment not only helps to objectively estimate the general skill level of the class and identify children who may need additional testing but may also be repeated every 1-2 months to monitor progress. All children benefit because the curriculum accommodates individualized learning and teaching styles.
Phonetics for Communication Disorders
by Martin J. Ball Nicole MullerThis comprehensive textbook offers a basic introduction to phonetics in an applied systematic presentation that equips the communication disorders student to deal with the wide range of speech types that will be encountered in a clinic. While the major discussion is articulatory, speech acoustics are also examined. Illustrations of sample spectrograms appear in tandem with the more traditional articulatory drawings. Two CDs of sound examples accompany the textbook. This comprehensive textbook offers a basic introduction to phonetics in an applied systematic presentation that equips the communication disorders student to deal with the wide range of speech types that will be encountered in a clinic. While the major discussion is articulatory, speech acoustics
Phonic Books Alba: Decodable Books for Older Readers (CVC, Consonant Blends and Consonant Teams, Alternative Spellings for Vowel Sounds - ai, ay, a-e, a) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksAlba is a feisty, resourceful heroine who steps in to save the day when someone threatens to jeopardize her father's important scientific work. Starting at CVC level the books progress through consonant blends, consonant digraphs and alternative vowel spellings. Phonic Books Alba comprises 12 books and follows the same phonic progression as the Phonic Books Totem series and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. Book 1: Lost (CVC, CVCC) Book 2: The Plan (CVC, CVCC, CCVC) Book 3: Alba Slips Up (CVC, CVCC, CCVC, CCVCC) Book 4: French Fries for Lunch (sh, ch, th, tch) Book 5: A Bit of Luck (ck, ng, qu, wh) Book 6: A Brave Escape (ai, ay, a-e, a) Book 7: Apple Trees (ee, ea, e, y, ey) Book 8: The Long Road Home (o-e, ow, oa, o) Book 9: Supper (er, ir, ur) Book 10: Howling Wind (ow, ou) Book 11: River Flight (igh, i-e, y, i ) Book 12: The Truth (oo, ew, u-e, u) Accompanying photocopiable activities for segmenting, comprehension, blending and writing can be found in Alba Activities.
Phonic Books Amber Guardians: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Suffixes, Prefixes and Root Words, Morphology) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksA chance discovery of an ancient necklace leads Finn and his friends on an incredible quest. Phonic Books Amber Guardians comprises ten books and the carefully written stories are designed to motivate older readers and build reading stamina. Each book has a higher ratio of text to illustration to bridge the gap between structured reading series and mainstream reading. Book 1: City of Secrets Book 2: The Bones of Ruin Book 3: Into the Unknown Book 4: Roots of Corruption Book 5: Trials and Trickery Book 6: Impossible Transformation Book 7: Facing Fears Book 8: Bounty in the Lagoon Book 9: Sounds of the Sirens Book 10: Guardians Unite Accompanying photocopiable activities for introducing suffixes, prefixes and root words and reading comprehension and spelling activities using English morphology can be found in Amber Guardians Activities.
Phonic Books Dandelion Instructional Manual Grade 1: The foundations of phonics, engaging activity ideas, lesson plans, progress tracking and assessment (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksThis teacher guide is an essential resource for using Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers for children in Grade 1 learning to readThis guide designed for teachers provides an overview of phonics, including explanations of key phonic concepts, terms and methodologies; an overview of the Phonic Books programme; assessment; and guidance for pronunciation and teaching of high-frequency words. There are also structured lesson plans for varying amounts of time. These plans are full of engaging and effective activities which are easy to implement.This phonics teacher guide features: A time-saving guide for teachers to help with lesson planning and preparation.Teaching material aimed at children aged 5-7.Jargon-busting explanations and step-by-step easily implemented lessons, especially for anyone new to teaching phonics.Activities included, such as word building and word chains, that will engage pupils and implement previously taught skills.This guide conveniently breaks down each lesson into five main sections: Revision, Preparation, Application, Consolidation and Tracking Progress. This enables each lesson to meet the phonics requirements, as well as more general literacy requirements and ensure pupils are concurrently learning how to read for meaning from the start.What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
Phonic Books Dandelion Instructional Manual Kindergarten: The foundations of phonics, engaging activity ideas, lesson plans, progress tracking and assessment (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksThis teacher guide is an essential resource for using Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers for children in Kindergarten learning to readThis guide designed for teachers provides an overview of phonics, including explanations of key phonic concepts, terms and methodologies; an overview of the Phonic Books programme; assessment; and guidance for pronunciation and teaching of high-frequency words. There are also structured lesson plans for varying amounts of time. These plans are full of engaging and effective activities which are easy to implement.This phonics teacher guide features: A time-saving guide for teachers to help with lesson planning and preparation.Teaching material aimed at children aged 3-5.Jargon-busting explanations and step-by-step easily implemented lessons, especially for anyone new to teaching phonics.Activities included, such as word building and word chains, that will engage pupils and implement previously taught skills.This guide conveniently breaks down each lesson into five main sections: Revision, Preparation, Application, Consolidation and Tracking Progress. This enables each lesson to meet the phonics requirements, as well as more general literacy requirements and ensure pupils are concurrently learning how to read for meaning from the start.What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 1-7 I Am Sam: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers Sounds of the Alphabet (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 1-7 I Am Sam comprises 14 books and runs parallel to Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim. Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 1-7 is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten, each book introduces only a few letters/sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset. Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words. Book 1a: I Am Sam (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m) Book 1b: On the Mat (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m) Book 2a: A Man (Stage 2: n, o, p) Book 2b: A Map (Stage 2: n, o, p) Book 3a: Bob (Stage 3: b, c, g, h) Book 3b: Pam and the Cat (Stage 3: b, c, g, h) Book 4a: The Fib (Stage 4: d, e, f, v) Book 4b: Bob and the Cod (Stage 4: d, e, f, v) Book 5a: The Bus (Stage 5: k, l, r, u) Book 5b: Mud (Stage 5: k, l, r, u) Book 6a: Viv Can Run (Stage 6: j, w, z) Book 6b: A Bad Job (Stage 6: j, w, z) Book 7a: Bob on the Sill (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz) Book 7b: The Hill (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz) The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 1-7 I Am Sam.
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers Sounds of the Alphabet (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim (alphabet code) comprises 14 books and runs parallel to Dandelion Launchers Extra Stages 1-7 I Am Sam. Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten, each book introduces only a few letters and sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset.Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words.Book 1a: Sam, Tam, Tim (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 1b: Is it Sam? (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 2a: Pam (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 2b: The Pot (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 3a: Sam's Bag (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 3b: Pip and the Bat (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 4a: Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 4b: Meg and Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 5a: Ken, the Rat (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 5b: Kim, the Bug (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 6a: Jim and Jam (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 6b: Ken Gets Wet (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 7a: Rex Yells (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)Book 7b: Rex Will Not Sit (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7.
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 16-20: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers 'tch' and 've', Two-Syllable Words, Suffixes -ed and -ing and Spelling <le> (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 16-20 The Itch comprises ten books. Dandelion Launchers Stages 16-20 is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten and takes children on a carefully structured progression, introducing the spellings 'tch' and 've' and simple two-syllable words. Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words. Book 16a: The Itch (Stage 16: tch and ve) Book 16b: The Ditch (Stage 16: tch and ve) Book 17a: The Sandpit (Stage 17: simple two-syllable words) Book 17b: The Muffin Shop (Stage 17: simple two-syllable words) Book 18a: Stranded (Stage 18: two-syllable words and suffix -ed) Book 18b: Stan is Shocked (Stage 18: two-syllable words and suffix -ed) Book 19a: Thinking of a Gift (Stage 19: two-syllable words and suffix -ing) Book 19b: Swimming (Stage 19: two-syllable words and suffix -ing) Book 20a: Cuddles (Stage 20: two-syllable words and the spelling 'le') Book 20b: Muddle in the Middle (Stage 20: two-syllable words and the spelling 'le') The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 16-20 The Itch.
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 Junk: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers Words with Four Sounds CVCC (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 comprises 16 books. Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten and each book introduces words with consonant blends and consonant teams. Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words. Book 8a: Junk (Stage 8: CVCC) Book 8b: The Gift (Stage 8: CVCC) Book 9a: Don't Spill (Stage 9: CCVC) Book 9b: Floss (Stage 9: CCVC) Book 10a: Stunt Rat (Stage 10: CCVCC) Book 10b: Frank Swims (Stage 10: CCVCC) Book 11a: Nuts for Lunch (Stage 11: ch) Book 11b: The Champ (Stage 11: ch) Book 12a: Shep and Tosh (Stage 12: sh) Book 12b: Fresh Fish (Stage 12: sh) Book 13a: This and That (Stage 13: th) Book 13b: Will This Fit? (Stage 13: th) Book 14a: The Back Pack (Stage 14: ck) Book 14b: Which Shall I Pick? (Stage 14: ck wh) Book 15a: Ding Dong! (Stage 15: ng) Book 15b: The Strong Wind (Stage 15: ng qu) The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15.