The graded reading scheme for the Foundation Phase enables learners to develop literacy skills incrementally and with confidence. The graded reading scheme for the Foundation Phase enables learners to develop literacy skills incrementally and with confidence. Each reader uses the vocabulary that was used in the previous book in the series and also adds a few new words. Kagiso Readers is more than a reading course. It also meets the requirements of the Literacy learning programme outlined in the revised National curriculum Statement. In accordance with the languages Learning area Statement, reading in this series is integrated with the others aspects of language, and structure and use. This series can be used to support reading skills and as a complete Literacy learning programme. Each Grade has a number of readers; and a teacher's Guide. For Grade 1 learners, there is also as workbook, including exciting activities. The Teacher's Guide gives though guidelines for activities that develop all the Literacy learning outcomes and relevant assessment standards for each Grade. It also highlights relevant learning outcomes and assessment standards for each activity and provides suggestions for continuous assessment. The Kagiso readers will engage learners and motivate them to read. They are colourful

beautifully illustrated and the stories present a range of situations and contexts authentically and realistically.