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Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Children's Literature

Kate Heap
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  • ISBN 9780857478375
  • Dimensions: 210 x 297mm
  • Publication Date: 18 Dec 2020
  • Publisher: Brilliant Publications
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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Description

Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with 12 exciting extracts from well-loved children's classics. Packed with SATs and 11+ style questions, this book is perfect for building vocabulary, stamina and a love of reading - ideal for school or home learning!

Inspire pupils with this vibrant collection of 12 engrossing extracts from the world of classic children's literature. Specially chosen for readers aged 9-11, this book is the ultimate toolkit for building advanced reading comprehension skills - perfect preparation for KS2 SATs, 11+ exams, and for developing a lifelong love of literature.

Each extract is paired with expertly crafted questions mapped to the KS2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils tackle tricky vocabulary, explore rich language, and develop the stamina to take on longer texts with confidence.

Whether you're a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, a parent supporting learning at home or a tutor preparing for exams, this book offers:

  • High-quality, age-appropriate texts from well-known authors
  • Clear guidance on how to teach each question type
  • Ideas for weaving these texts into your broader English curriculum
  • Support for all levels of teaching experience - from NQTs to seasoned educators

Featured titles include:

  • Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C S Lewis
  • Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
  • The Call of the Wild by Jack London
  • The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien
  • Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
  • The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
  • Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Whether you're boosting classroom provision or enriching a home education journey, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Children's Literature is a must-have resource that combines classic storytelling with targeted skill-building.

Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful. Start today!
About Kate Heap
Kate's passion for literacy and her desire to help children find the same appreciation for reading and writing lead to a career in teaching with a specialism in English. Now with over 20 years teaching experience, Kate Heap is a Primary English Consultant in Leeds. She's loved supporting other teachers through a variety of roles including Initial Teacher Training, NQT Mentor, English & Assessment Lead and Advanced Skills Teacher. Now she's excited to be able to share her expertise more widely with the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.

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