Shush! Level 6-8

Shush! tells a lively and heartwarming story about waking up early to prepare breakfast in bed as a surprise for Mum. The book supports early literacy through a range of punctuation marks including question marks, exclamation marks, and quotation marks, essential for expressive reading. It also features key high-frequency words such as œHe, œthe, œsaid, œthis, and œa, and uses adjectives like œbig and œlong to enrich language. The story's clear sequence of events helps children follow and retell narratives confidently. Apostrophes are used correctly in words such as œwho's and œSam's, reinforcing early grammar skills. Shush! can be used in guided reading sessions to build comprehension, oral reading fluency, and writing simple instructions. Its themes of family relationships, food, and humour make it a relatable and enjoyable read for young students.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports use of punctuation for expressive and fluent reading.
• Develops vocabulary through high-frequency words and adjectives.
• Enhances understanding of narrative sequence and story retelling.
• Reinforces correct apostrophe use in contractions and possessives.

Classroom Ideas:

• Plan a œbreakfast in bed role-play or cooking activity inspired by the story.
• Use punctuation practice exercises focused on question and exclamation marks.
• Write a sequence of instructions for making a simple breakfast treat.
• Discuss and create stories about surprises and family traditions.

Information:

• Ages: 5-7 years
• Dimensions: Approx. 190 mm x 240 mm
• Reading Level: 6-8 (Yellow)