InitiaLit–Foundation Storybook Lessons

A handbook containing the Storybook and Vocabulary Development Component of the InitiaLit–Foundation program. This book contains a summary of relevant research demonstrating the importance of oral language and vocabulary development for reading and writing, clear explanations of how the four lessons designed for each storybook carefully target and develop these skills, and all whole-class lessons for the year (100 lessons), based around 25 popular children’s literature titles. Please note that the storybooks required for these lessons must be sourced from the school library or purchased separately. Important:  There are two editions of this handbook, as some of the picture book titles included went out of print and were replaced with new books. To match the edition you already have, please refer to the reprint edition on the copyright page. If the 'Printed by' information does not include a print date, please order the 2017 edition (PINF012A). If the 'Printed by' information includes a print date of April 2019 or December 2020, please order the 2019 edition (PINF012B). Note that the copyright date of 2017 applies to both editions.