What are the Fitzroy Readers?
The Fitzroy Readers are a popular series of books for helping children learn to read. They are based on a progressive phonic system, making them particularly successful with children whose progress with traditional readers is slow. Each book introduces a new English sound-and-spelling pattern, as well as a few sight words that do not conform to phonic principles. The printed books are available directly from Fitzroy Community School. They also produce other related print materials, including The Fitzroy Word Skills workbooks. Phone (03) 9489 5700 or fax (03) 9482 3226 for details. There are two Fitzroy Talking Stories CDs, each containing twenty books: • Books 110 and 1X10X (beginner level) • Books 1120 and 2130 (more advanced) Each CD offers facilities to read and write stories, plus an extra activity to suit the childs level of skill. All images on the CD versions are in colour, with support for both colour and monochrome printers. Reading Children can hear each story read as often a
