Oxford English Home Language – Grade 1 Big Book 4 | Oxford University Press

Oxford English Home Language Grade 1 Big Book 4 is a CAPS-aligned large-format shared reading resource published by Oxford University Press, continuing the structured early literacy programme of the Oxford English Home Language series. Building progressively on the foundations established in Big Books 1, 2, and 3, this fourth Big Book extends Grade 1 learners’ reading fluency, vocabulary, phonics skills, and comprehension through vibrant, age-appropriate stories and carefully sequenced language activities.

The oversized Big Book format ensures that every learner in the classroom can see and engage with the text and illustrations simultaneously, making it the ideal resource for whole-class shared reading, interactive language instruction, and dynamic literacy lessons in the foundation phase.

What This Big Book Provides

• Progressive shared reading for whole-class instruction — the large-format design supports teacher-led shared reading with the full class, continuing to build reading fluency, confidence, and comprehension in Grade 1 learners as the series progresses
• CAPS-aligned content — all content, stories, and language activities are fully aligned with the CAPS English Home Language curriculum for Grade 1, ensuring structured progression and curriculum continuity across the series
• Extended literacy and language development — builds systematically on the skills introduced in earlier Big Books, further developing phonics awareness, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language fluency in Grade 1 learners
• Vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate stories — rich, colourful illustrations and engaging narratives that capture learners’ imagination, promote visual literacy, and make every shared reading session enjoyable and memorable
• Interactive and participatory activities — texts and language activities that encourage active participation, oral response, and collaborative engagement throughout the shared reading session
• Phonics and vocabulary consolidation — carefully sequenced phonics and vocabulary activities that consolidate and extend the language skills Grade 1 learners have developed through the series

Benefits for Educators and Learners

• Supports whole-class engagement — the Big Book format ensures every learner can see the text, participate in shared reading, and engage actively with language learning
• Develops fluency, confidence, and a love of reading — progressive shared reading experiences build reading fluency, self-confidence, and a genuine love of reading in foundation phase learners
• CAPS-aligned — fully aligned with the CAPS English Home Language curriculum for Grade 1, ensuring all content meets national curriculum requirements
• Structured progression — part of the complete Oxford English Home Language Big Book series, providing a coherent, progressive early literacy programme for Grade 1 learners

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: Oxford English Home Language
Grade: Grade 1 (Foundation Phase)
Format: Big Book (Large Format Print)
Prescribed for: English Home Language (CAPS-aligned)
ISBN: 9780190733667