The Famous Cousin From The Country: 'ou' that sounds like ‘u’ - Activity Pack

The "Famous Cousin From The Country" activity pack is an engaging educational resource designed to teach children about the 'ou' sound that is pronounced like 'u'. This pack, published by Guinea Pig Education, contains a variety of activities and a story that helps young learners understand and practice this specific phonetic sound. As part of the learning process, children are encouraged to underline the 'ou' sound in red within the text, helping them to visualise and remember the pronunciation. The story features a character named Sam who is about to meet his cousin from the country, sparking a series of events that incorporate words with the target sound, such as 'famous', 'country', and 'cousin'. Illustrations accompanying the text aid in comprehension and make the learning experience more enjoyable.

This comprehensive reading scheme is designed to cater to a wide range of learners, including early readers, reluctant readers aged 9 and above, those with learning difficulties, and children for whom English is a second language. The course consists of eight books that progressively introduce phonic sounds, starting with simple sounds and moving on to more complex ones. Each chapter in the books focuses on a particular sound, and through repetition and matching exercises, children can practice until they are confident. The aim is to make reading a fluent and enjoyable activity for all, with additional resources available for those who achieve fluency and wish to continue their learning journey. The pack also offers guidance for older children and adults who may struggle with reading and spelling, ensuring that the scheme is as inclusive as possible.