Lights at Night Level 3-5

Lights at Night explores the various sources and roles of light in the dark through clear, compelling photographs and predictable sentence structures. Each sentence begins similarly, helping early readers develop fluency and confidence as they progress through the text. The inclusion of blends such as œsh and rhyming pairs like œshop and œstop allows educators to draw attention to phonological patterns, while a slight variation on page 4 (œon to œin) provides an opportunity for noticing detail and understanding prepositions. The final challenge on page 8, with two lines of text, gently supports children as they build reading stamina. This book also integrates basic science and technology concepts by highlighting practical uses for artificial lighting. With its engaging visuals and simple, rhythmic structure, Lights at Night is ideal for shared or guided reading experiences.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports recognition of rhyming words and phonemic patterns
• Reinforces basic sentence structure and predictable text
• Enhances understanding of prepositions and word changes
• Develops reading fluency with repeated sentence starters

Classroom Ideas:

• Compare and contrast different types of night lights through photos
• Create a class chart of light sources seen in the community
• Practise phonics by identifying and sorting rhyming words
• Write a poem about things seen at night using rhyme and rhythm

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 5-6
• Book dimensions: 16.5 cm x 14.5 cm
• Extent: 8 pages
• Safety: No small parts; child-friendly and durable