Dan’s Dog Runs - Teacher Notes (Writing And Comprehension Practice)

"Dan's Dog Runs" offers a valuable addition to the literacy resources for children aged 4 to 8 years, aimed at enhancing their writing and comprehension skills. These no-preparation, printable worksheets are specifically designed to complement the phonic reading and spelling resource titled "Dan's Dog Runs," which is part of the blue level in the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme. To fully benefit from these worksheets, it's essential that the children have access to the main book, as the activities within are tailored to reinforce the phonetic concepts introduced there. Children will engage in a variety of exercises such as tracing letters, writing words, and simple comprehension tasks that are all based on the story from "Dan's Dog Runs."

The 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme itself is an innovative programme, structured across seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow. This series has been carefully crafted to assist young learners in acquiring foundational reading and spelling abilities. A new character, Zoggy—an alien with exceptional computer skills—guides the children through the learning process. Starting with initial sounds, Zoggy will take the children on an educational journey through double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonic skills become a powerful tool, setting the stage for accelerated future learning. Additionally, the scheme includes a series of writing booklets filled with activities and games to practice handwriting, construct sentences, and solidify the skills they've learned, making 'Mission Spelling Zero' an engaging way to embark on the path of reading and spelling.