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Reading Practice – Level A

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

A-4
12mins
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 1- Hot Food
  • Short story read aloud with printouts.
  • Students to read along for practice.

 

A-5
6mins
I Feel Good – by James Brown
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

A-11
10mins
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 2 – Drinks
  • Short story read aloud with printouts.
  • Students to read along for practice.

 

A-12
6mins
Friday On My Mind – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artists and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

A-18
11mins
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 3 – Frozen Items
  • Short story read aloud with printouts
  • Students to read along for practice.

 

A-19
5mins
Singing In The Rain – by Freed & Brown
  • Discussion on the artists and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

A-25
10mins
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 4 – Lollies
  • Short story read aloud with printouts
  • Students to read along for practice.

 

A-26
5mins
When You’re Smiling – by Shay, Fisher & Goodwin
  • Discussion on the artists and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level B

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

B-4
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 5 – Sandwiches
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

B-5
ABC Rap – by Matt Thompson
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

B-11
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 6 – Cakes
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

B-12
Summertime Blues – by Capehart & Cochran
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

B-18
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 7 – How To Order
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

B-19
El Condor Pasa – by Milchberg & Robles & Simon
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

B-25
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 8 – Fruit And Salads
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

B-26
Accentuate The Positive – by Arien & Mercer
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level C

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

C-4
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 9 & 10 – Specials & Snacks
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

C-5
Children Of The Revolution – by Marc Bolan
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

C-11
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 11 & 12 – Pizza Menu & Kissing Menu
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

C-12
They Long To Be Close To You – by Bacharach & David
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

C-18
The Tuckshop Kid – by Pat Flynn – Chapter 13 – Movie Menu
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

C-19
The Twist – by Hank Ballard
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

C-25
Better Out Than In – by Adam Wallace & Illustrated by Heath McKenzie
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

C-26
Evie (part one) – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level D

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

D-4
The Fox and the Wolf – A Tale from the West Highlands of Scotland
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

D-5
I Hate the Music – Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

D-11
Better Out Than In – Nancy’s Nose – by Adam Wallace & illustrated by Heath McKenzie
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

D-12
The Wild Colonial – Traditional Folk Song
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

D-18
The Two Baskets – by Hans Christian Andersen
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

D-19
Always Complaining – by Bethune, Gurney, McMurtrie & Sharma
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

D-25
Better Out Than In – Bob’s Burp – by Adam Wallace & Illustrated by Heath McKenzie
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

D-26
Georgina – by Roscoe James Irwin
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level E

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

E-4
The Ugly Duckling – by Hans Christian Andersen
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

E-5
Tailwind – by Harmony James
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

E-11
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 1 – Down the rabbit hole
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

E-12
Evie (part two) – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

E-18
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 2 – The pool of tears
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

E-19
Show No Mercy – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

E-25
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 3 – A race
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

E-26
Superman – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level F

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

F-4
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 4 – The rabbit sends a bill
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

F-5
Woman’s Got Soul – by Tommy Rando
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

F-11
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 5 – A caterpillar tells Alice what to do
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

F-12
Evie (part three) – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

F-18
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 6 – Pig and pepper
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

F-19
Jump In My Car – by Ted Mulry
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

F-25
Alice In Wonderland – by Lewis Carroll – Chapter 7 – A mad tea party
  • Short story read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

F-26
Waltzing Matilda – by Banjo Paterson
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Students may continue reading the additional chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 of Alice In Wonderland.

These are available on The Ten Minute Tutor Website – Extra Read-a-long Books.

Reading Practice – Level G

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

G-4
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Foreword, Chapters 1 & 2
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

G-5
Shadow Boxer – by The Angels
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

G-11
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 3
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

G-12
Young Cubs – by The Seabellies
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

G-18
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 4
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

G-19
Sunshine – by Old Man River
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

G-25
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 5
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

G-26
Search My Heaven – by Andrew & Jury
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level H

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

H-4
Dolphin Sky – By Ginny Rorby – Chapter 6
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

H-5
We Can’t Be Beaten – by Anderson & Riley
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

H-11
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 7
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

H-12
Crazy Over Vegetables – by Nesbitt, Endres & Endres
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

H-18
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 8
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

H-19
Hard Road – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

H-25
Dolphin Sky – by Ginny Rorby – Chapter 9
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

H-26
Hey Saint Peter – by Vandenberg & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Students may continue reading the additional chapters 10 – 41 & Epilogue of Dolphin Sky. These are available on The Ten Minute Tutor Website – Extra Read-a-long Books.

Reading Practice – Level I

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

I-4
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 1 – My Dear Amir
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

I-5
Black Eyed Bruiser – by Vandenberg & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

I-11
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 2 – The poem
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

I-12
Take Me For A Ride in the Car Car – by Woodie Guthrie
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

I-18
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 3 – Plans (part one)
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

I-19
Runnin’ for the Red Light – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

I-25
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 3 – Plans (part two)
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

I-26
Somebody Stole My Horse – by Harmony James
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Reading Practice – Level J

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

J-4
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 4 – Bird in Trouble
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

J-5
Standing in the Rain – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

J-11
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 5 – Working Girl
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

J-12
Clementine – by Megan Washington
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

J-18
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 6 – Grounded
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

J-19
Yesterday’s Hero – by Vandenberg & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

J-25
Yellow Bird and Me – by Joyce Hansen – Chapter 7 – Bird to the Rescue (part one)
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

J-26
Walking in the Rain – by Vandenberg & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Students may continue reading the additional chapters 7 (part two) – 17 of Yellow Bird and Me. These are available on The Ten Minute Tutor Website – Extra Read-a-long Books.

Reading Practice – Level K

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

K-4
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 1 – The old sea dog at the Admiral
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

K-5
Can’t Stop Myself From Loving You – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

K-11
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 2 – Black Dog appears and disappears
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

K-12
The Duck Song – by Bryant Oden
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

K-18
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 3 – The black spot
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

K-19
Keep On Smiling – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

K-25
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 4 – The sea chest
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

K-26
You’re On My Mind – by Ohad Rein
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Students may continue reading the additional chapters 7 (part two) – 17 of Yellow Bird and Me. These are available on The Ten Minute Tutor Website – Extra Read-a-long Books.

Reading Practice – Level L

Read-a-long Sing-a-long

L-4
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 5 – The last of the blind man
  • A contemporary story about dolphins in captivity and a girl struggling with dyslexia.
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

L-5
I’ll Make You Happy – by Wright & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

L-11
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 6 – The Captain’s papers
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

L-12
The People and the Power – by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

L-18
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book One – Chapter 7 – I go to Bristol
  • Classic short story adapted for The Ten Minute Tutor, read aloud with printouts for students to read along or just listen.

 

L-19
St. Louis by Vanda & Young
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

L-25
Treasure Island – by Robert Louis Stevenson – Book Two – Chapter 8 – At the sign of the Spy-Glass
  • Original story read aloud with printouts for the student to read along or just listen.

 

L-26
Get Happy – by Arlen & Koehler
  • Discussion on the artist and what the song is about.
  • Line by line reading the lyrics of the song.
  • Optional link to internet video clip of song to sing along.

 

 

Students may continue reading the additional chapters 9 – 12 of Book Two & Books Three, Four, Five and Six of Treasure Island. These are available on The Ten Minute Tutor Website – Extra Read-a-long Books.