Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Non-fiction

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  • ISBN 9780857478566
  • Weight: 510g
  • Dimensions: 210 x 297mm
  • Publication Date: 12 Jul 2022
  • Publisher: Brilliant Publications
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
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Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with 12 high-quality, authentic non-fiction passages. Perfect for SAT and 11+ preparation, this book will build vocabulary, stamina and a love of reading - ideal for school or home learning!

Bring reading to life with this vibrant collection of 12 non-fiction articles, especially chosen for readers aged 9-11. Articles range from endangered animals and saving the environment to meteorites and unbelievable jobs - so there is sure to be something to interest all readers.

This book is the ultimate toolkit for building advanced reading comprehension skills - perfect preparation for KS2 SATs, 11+ exams, and for developing a lifelong interest in learning through reading.

Each article is paired with expertly structured questions, aligned with the Key Stage 2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils:

  • Tackle new and challenging vocabulary
  • Understand how authors impact their readers
  • Build reading stamina for longer texts

Whether you're a teacher enhancing classroom provision, a parent supporting learning at home, or a tutor preparing students for success, this resource is a powerful tool for supporting progress across Years 5 and 6.

If you're looking for a comprehensive resource to enhance reading provision, this book is exactly what you need.

The articles in this book are:

  • The High-flying Life-savers (Air ambulance, charities, STEM)
  • Couscous salad (Recipe, healthy eating, instructions)
  • Rare Wildcats Make a Comeback (Animals, conservation, environment)
  • Should the UK Ban Short Domestic Flights? (Environment, pollution, debate, discussion)
  • The Discovery that Changed History (History, Anglo Saxons, archaeology)
  • Six Unbelievable Jobs (Jobs, careers, future, PSHE)
  • The Importance of Empathy (Empathy, kindness, friendship, PSHE)
  • Fallen Space Rock Found (Space, science, STEM)
  • The Rise of Real-life Robots (STEM, robots, history)
  • 'Noah's Ark for Plants' Turns 20 (Environment, plants, conservation)
  • The Composer Who Brought Joy (Music, Beethoven, biography)
  • The Pilot Who Left a Trail of Mystery (Flight, Amelia Earhart, biography)
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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