Recommended picture books to read to 9, 10, 11 & 12 year olds

Recommended picture books to read to 9, 10, 11 & 12 year olds

Year Level: Years 3 to 6
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A recommended reading book list that promotes the development of oral language skills in children aged 9-12 years old.

The books in this guide outline quality age-appropriate recommendations only and do not align with specific PLD programs. The lists have been created by speech pathologists with the aim of promoting the development of oral language skills. If you are seeking a list of picture books related to a specific PLD program, we recommended that you purchase the PLD program to access the picture books referenced in the program.

You can quickly access the recommended picture book lists for the other age ranges below.

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  • PLD's Whole School Literacy Plan
    PLD’s Whole School Literacy Plan

    The document outlines how to implement PLD’s literacy, Movement and Motor and Oral Language resources during the Early Years, Foundation, Year 1 & 2 and across Years 3 to 6. Each page provides suggested time frames and implementation recommendations.

    The purpose of this document is to provide an implementation outline to assist schools in scheduling the PLD programs within a broad school-based strategy. When

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    Private: Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Language & Literacy Developmental Milestones

    A booklet that provides an overview of Oral Language and literacy milestones for children in Years 3 to 6 (Middle to Upper Primary – 8 to 12 year olds). Tips for home and causes for concern are also outlined. The booklet can be photocopied back to back and then folded in half to provide a compact reference.

    Students in middle to upper primary should be independent and creative problem solvers. As students reach the middle primary, developed language skills are critical for

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  • A Whole School Approach to Developing Narrative Skills
    A Whole School Approach to Developing Narrative Skills

    An information sheet outlining a step by step, whole school approach to developing narrative skills using PLD’s programs.

    Research focused on narrative ability has repeatedly reported a correlation between literacy and academic achievement. Narrative training programs have also been shown to produce positive

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  • Speech and Language Development Milestones – 8 years old
    Speech and Language Development Milestones – 8 years old

    This milestone poster/sheet details the speech and language developmental milestones for children from 8 years of age.

    Designed by speech and language pathologists, the speech and language milestone sheets provide a list of typical milestones that should be attained by specific ages.

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    Building Verbal and Written Expression Through Picture Prompts

    Generating Narratives: Set1 supports Year 1 to 6 students develop verbal and written storytelling skills. Using picture prompts, this resource breaks narratives into three key components: An introduction to set the scene. A complication or problem. Characters' thoughts and feelings. This program is ideal for building students' confidence in both oral and written expression, whilst fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of story structure. Program Includes: A4 book: Spiral-bound, full colour and no preparation required. 10 Storylines & Picture Cards: each with three accompanying A4 Picture Cards illustrating narrative structure (30 cards in total). Included story themes: Scarecrow Pet on the Loose Surprise Hatch Late for School Car Accident Flooded Town Escape Rabbit Campsite Danger Bolting Horse Baby Bird Falling Narrative Structure Cards: includes 10 x A4 coloured narrative structure poster cards for display. Implementation: Picture cards guide students through introductions, complications and emotions, providing repeated practise in generating ideas and composing stories. Other Programs within the Range: Generating Narratives – Set 2 Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals: This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 1 and 2 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 27 This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 34

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    Generating Narratives - Set 2

    A resource for helping children to start expressing themselves verbally and in writing through the use of multiple picture prompts.

    Generating Narratives: Set 2 supports Year 1 to 6 students develop verbal and written storytelling skills. Using picture prompts, this resource breaks narratives into three key components: An introduction to set the scene. A complication or problem. Characters' thoughts and feelings. This program is ideal for building students' confidence in both oral and written expression, whilst fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of story structure. Program Includes: A4 book: Spiral-bound, full colour and no preparation required. 10 Storylines & Picture Cards: each with three accompanying A4 Picture Cards illustrating narrative structure (30 cards in total). Included story themes: Escape from Prison Leaky Boat Storm Ruins Picnic The Fly Away Kite Soccer Grand Final Car Breakdown Hairdressing Disaster UFO House on Fire Shark Attack Narrative Structure Cards: includes 10 x A4 coloured narrative structure poster cards for display. Implementation: Picture cards guide students through introductions, complications and emotions, providing repeated practise in generating ideas and composing stories. Other Programs within the Range: Generating Narratives – Set 1 Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals: This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 1 and 2 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 27 This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 34

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  • Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2
    Connecting Oral and Written Language - Step 2

    Connecting Oral & Written Language – Step 2 is an instructional material outlining how to teach 9 to 12 year olds to express themselves in a structured way

    Although there are many types of genres, the most complex genre is narrative. The production of a narrative is more cognitively and linguistically demanding than participation in a conversation. Research repeatedly reports that narrative programs positively impact overall reading comprehension and written expression ability. Hence once skills are developed in this area, there is a flow on effect to all other forms of comprehension and written work. Within Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2 the initial oral stage is incredibly important. From a Speech Pathology perspective, oral expression ability is the precursor to written expression ability. Too often students are required to generate narratives before solid foundation skills are established. Remember students need to be provided with multiple opportunities to analyse and orally retell familiar narratives. In this way, they are rehearsing and practicing their oral language skills and simultaneously developing a solid understanding of narrative structure. Remember do not underestimate the value of the initial oral stages of narrative skills development. This program, designed by Speech Pathologists for 9 to 12 year olds features: Narrative tasks are presented in an order of ascending complexity (i.e. pre-narrative, oral narrative retells, written narrative retells and finally narrative generation). The manual outlines how to instruct 9 to 12 year olds narrative ability and recommends over 45 suitable picture books. The classroom pack includes explicit narrative structure cards and display posters The programs within the range include: Early Years Programs: Picture Book Retelling – Step 1 Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 4 Year Olds Foundation Programs: Picture Book Retelling – Step 2 Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 5 Year Olds Year 1 & 2 Program: Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1 Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Program Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2  

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  • Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Olds
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    Comprehension Questions for 8 & 9 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 8 and 9, children further develop their focus on answering complex questions requiring prediction, interpretation and evaluation. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success. Program Includes: Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'The Gruffalo', 'The Giving Tree' and 'Diary of a Womat'. 33 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book. Questions are focused on encouraging students to predict, to interpret and to evaluate, such as 'Why do you think…?' 'How do you think the girl would feel?' or 'Why do you like that one best?' Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings. Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers. Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development. Other Programs within the Range: Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3) Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4) Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5) Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6) Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8) Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8) Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals: This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 30

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