A Tree Is a Home Level 15-16

A Tree Is a Home takes young readers on an exploration of trees as habitats, highlighting the many creatures that live among the branches, leaves, and bark. Each spread introduces a new animal, supported by dramatic close-up photographs and a tight alignment of text and imagery. The use of capitals at the beginning of the text draws focus to key phrases, while recurring blends such as "tr" and plural forms (both regular and irregular) reinforce important phonics and grammar concepts. The book also models effective expository writing, making it ideal for supporting literacy and science outcomes. This title supports vocabulary development, decoding strategies, and writing in a similar informative style. Thematically linked to habitats and the environment, it encourages appreciation for biodiversity and the interdependence of living things.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports phonics development through recurring blends and word endings
• Builds science knowledge about animal habitats and tree ecosystems
• Encourages descriptive writing using a model text
• Develops vocabulary and comprehension of plural forms

Classroom Ideas:

• Construct a classroom tree habitat display showing animals that live in trees
• Identify and sort regular and irregular plurals from the text
• Write a report on a chosen tree-dwelling creature
• Create a nature walk observation journal linked to local trees

Information:

• Ages: 5-7
• Size: 15cm x 17cm
• Pages: 16
• Reading Level: 15-16 (Orange)