Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Classic Literature: Classic Children's Literature - Softcover

Heap, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857478524 ISBN 13: 9780857478528

Publisher: Brilliant Publications, 2021

Synopsis

Boost reading skills for Years 3–4 with 12 gripping extracts from classic children’s stories, each with SATs-style questions. Perfect for building vocabulary, comprehension and reading stamina at school or home.

Build strong reading foundations and inspire a love of literature with this carefully chosen collection of 12 exciting extracts taken from well-loved children’s classics. Designed specifically for children aged 7–9, this book helps young readers grow in confidence as they develop key comprehension strategies through engaging, age-appropriate fiction.

Each extract 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 create meaning
• 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 3 and 4.

Inside you'll find:

• Step-by-step support for teaching key question types
• Practical suggestions for embedding texts into wider English learning
• A clear, accessible structure ideal for new and experienced educators alike

Featured titles include:

• The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck by Beatrix Potter
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
• The Story of Dr Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
• Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
• The Magic Bedknob by Mary Norton
• The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
• Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
• The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King by E. T. A. Hoffmann
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
• The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

Whether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3–4: Classic Children’s Literature offers the perfect blend of classic children’s literature and focused skill-building.

Inspire young readers. Build key skills. Develop a love of literature here.

About this title

About the Author

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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Build strong reading foundations and inspire a love of literature with this carefully chosen collection of 12 exciting extracts taken from well-loved children’s classics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brilliant Publications
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857478524
• ISBN 13: 9780857478528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178