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

By Kate Heap

Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 with 12 exciting extracts from top contemporary children's books. 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

Bring reading to life with this vibrant collection of 12 gripping extracts from some of today's most exciting children's authors 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 award-winning contemporary 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:

The Invasion of Crooked Oak by Dan Smith

Darwin's Dragons by Lindsay Galvin

Lori and Max and the Book Thieves by Catherine O'Flynn

Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll

Dragon Mountain by Katie and Kevin Tsang

October, October by Katya Balen

The Mask of Aribella by Anna Hoghton

The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

The Hungry Ghost by H.S. Norup

The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler

Asha and the Spirit Bird by Jasbinder Bilan

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

Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful. Start today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857478540
• ISBN13: 9780857478542
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Brilliant Publications
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.7"