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Phonics Consultdnt: Debbie Hepplew

BEFORE READING

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Look through the book ond to[k obout the pictu res.

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Alex tool< the bog from the wonron. There were the orchids!

AFTER READING

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the end of the story. Ask: Why do you think the womon stole the orchids? Ask your child to re-teLL the story to you. Discuss

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"Well done!" soid Sollg. "We got the

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orchids bock, thonks to gou." "And we got to see them!" soid Wilmo.

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