THE FLITLITS The Features and Landmarks of the Land of Seldom See For Educators U.K. English Version

<p>It is with sincere gratitude and warm regard that this title is dedicated to the late illustrator James Field.  </p><p></p><p>James's mastery complements the Flitlit concept/ narrative by means of inspirational artwork that inspires visual thinking.</p><p></p><p>Illustrated picture books allow new readers to analyse stories through visual learning and juxtaposition thus improving their literacy standards and increasing their understanding and comprehension.</p><p></p><p><strong>AGE-APPROPRIATE ILLUSTRATIONS</strong></p><p></p><p> Research undertaken highlighted a need for materials that address issues associated with an immediate leap from picture books to early chapter novels.</p><p></p><p>Carefully chosen illustrations are desired for certain groups at this intermediate level. This need is especially pertinent to the considerable numbers of young readers identified as <strong>visual learners</strong> of whom there may be up to 60% in a classroom.</p><p></p><p><strong>Highly visual books</strong> for such groups call for <strong>superior illustrations</strong> that are <strong>age-appropriate</strong> and which <strong>maximise visual perception.  </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>JUXTAPOSITION</strong></p><p></p><p>Placing two elements or texts side by side allows readers to compare and contrast them. This act can show for example: irony humour or sadness.</p><p></p><p><strong>Juxtapositions</strong> often create a tricky situation or comparison for the reader. They offer good opportunities to explore language choice intent and character response/s. </p><p></p><p>Challenging readers to explore a juxtaposition requires high level skills to fully explain why this paradox has been created and what tools the author used to create this atmosphere. </p><p></p><p>Reading materials that are interwoven and that lead to a juxtaposition provide many opportunities to discuss various interpretations of a story. </p><p></p><p>Using such texts calls for teachers and home tutors to have a working knowledge of both the written narratives and the images. This knowledge plays a key role in planning engaging and purposeful literacy learning.</p><p>  </p><p><strong>THE FLITLIT FUN LITERACY SERIES CONCEPT AND STORIES  </strong></p><p>  </p><p>Introducing a multi award-winning Fun Literacy Series designed for Reading Age 8+︱Interest Age 7-11.</p><p></p><p>The scheme follows many years of research development and pilot work in and out of the school setting.</p><p></p><p>The cross-curricular content offers a systematic fun and creative approach to language learning within a literacy-rich curriculum. </p><p></p><p>The scheme was created in collaboration with experienced educators parents carers librarians and the target audience: the children.</p><p></p><p>A comprehensive <strong>GUIDE for EDUCATORS</strong> that supports the Flitlit package facilitates mainstream and homeschooling; </p><p>and blended learning.</p><p></p><p>The Flitlit books offer tiered instruction by means of <strong>supported and confident reading provision</strong> with the additional benefit of </p><p><strong>page by page matching illustrations. </strong></p><p></p><p>The supported reading editions add further value for schools and homeschooling through the provision of comprehensive/dedicated stand alone <strong>GLOSSARIES</strong> set out page by page for the series.  </p>