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

By Kate Heap

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 authorsClear guidance on how to teach each question typeIdeas for weaving these texts into your broader English curriculumSupport for all levels of teaching experience - from NQTs to seasoned educators

Featured titles include:

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C S LewisSwallows and Amazons by Arthur RansomeThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonThe Hobbit by J R R TolkienAnne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud MontgomeryBlack Beauty by Anna SewellThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Jungle Book by Rudyard KiplingTreasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules VerneA 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857478370
• ISBN13: 9780857478375
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Brilliant Publications
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.7"