This Fish Levels 1-2

This Fish introduces the fascinating diversity of fish through simple text and descriptive images. Early readers explore key features of different fish such as eyes, fins, tails, and mouths. Repeated sentence structures help develop word recognition, while the inclusion of high-frequency words and phonics patterns supports decoding and pronunciation skills. The focus on size and body parts invites comparisons and reinforces science vocabulary. With a clear link between image and text, this book also serves as a model for students to create their own descriptive texts.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops observation skills related to animal features.
• Reinforces phonemic awareness of short œi sounds and CVCC patterns.
• Encourages descriptive language through patterned text.
• Supports early science learning about animal adaptations.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class fish display where students label body parts.
• Compare features of fish with other animals as a sorting activity.
• Conduct a œfish facts oral presentation using sentence frames.
• Introduce water play with plastic fish to explore physical features.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 4+
• Dimensions: 20cm x 15cm
• 16 pages, softcover
• No choking hazards or small parts