Between The Lions Character Analysis

Between the Lions is a PBS program that promotes reading and literacy. Each episode features a letter or a sound that the whole episode’s focus is built upon. The letter or sound is featured throughout the episode using songs, stories, skits, on-screen text, vocabulary, and animations. The information is presented and modeled in many ways, using many examples. When a character in Between the Lions says a word that contains the letter or sound focused on in the episode, the word is shown on the screen with the letter or letters that make the focus sound highlighted within the word.
This is extremely beneficial to new readers because they are able to see the importance of the featured letter or sound related to things that they can identify …show more content…
This particular short can help those children learn how to sound words out, big or small. By giving viewers simple cues and having a character model how to sound a word out using those cues, this program becomes beneficial to both parent and child. Parents are better equipped to help their children with their reading if they have cues to guide their child to sound words out on their own. Children can be reminded how to sound words out and get a chance to practice sounding words out along with the character. New readers watching the program are exposed to new vocabulary once the word has been sounded out. It can also be useful to those struggling with print concept knowledge by reminding them to read from left to …show more content…
It’s a great way to teach the viewers phonics by showing the connection between sounds and letters. They can also see the importance of spelling and letter arrangement in word construction. Viewers may also choose to use this as an easy activity they could do at home with something as common as magnetic letters on a refrigerator.
Between the Lions is a great educational show that the whole family can enjoy. The songs are catchy and educational, designed to help viewers remember things like the focus letter or sound, rules, pronunciations, and spelling. The characters are relatable, humorous, and act as learners alongside the viewers. I would recommend this show to any new readers or adults looking for fun activities or video clips to educate young readers and writers. This program does an amazing job of using the interests of its viewers to teach them about phonics and the importance of letters, reading, writing, and