Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children's Literature
Language: English
Published by Brilliant Publications, GB, 2022
- Softcover
- New

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Boost reading skills for Years 3-4 with 12 exciting extracts from popular contemporary children's books, each with SATs-style questions. Perfect for building vocabulary, comprehension and reading stamina at school or home.Spark curiosity and build strong reading foundations with this carefully curated collection of 12 captivating extracts from popular contemporary children's novels. 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 vocabularyUnderstand how authors create meaningBuild reading stamina for longer textsWhether 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 typesPractical suggestions for embedding texts into wider English learningA clear, accessible structure ideal for new and experienced educators alikeFeatured texts include:A Chase in Time by Sally NichollsSWOP The Satsuma-sized Secret by Lucy NogueraFrost by Holly WebbAgent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds by Annabelle SamiVarjak Paw by S.F. SaidThe Griffin Gate by Vashti HardyDaisy and the Unknown Warrior by Tony BradmanStarfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day by Dominique ValenteThe Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlanSky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond by Alex EnglishThe Highland Falcon Thief by M.G. Leonard and Sam SedgmanThe Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. RaúfWhether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children's Literature offers the perfect blend of modern storytelling and focused skill-building.Inspire young readers. Build key skills. Start their reading journey here.…
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- Title
- Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children's Literature
- Author
- Kate Heap
- Publisher
- Brilliant Publications, GB
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0857478559
- ISBN 13
- 9780857478559
- Item weight
- 530 grams
Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children’s Literature contains 12 high quality extracts from modern children’s stories and is perfect for developing reading strategies as children move through Key Stage 2.
Each of the 12 extracts from contemporary children’s literature is accompanied by eight sets of questions based on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Reading Content Domains and National Curriculum. This book provides opportunities to tackle more complex vocabulary, explore how authors use language to impact their readers and develop endurance for longer passages.
The clear structure and the author’s passion for literature make Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children’s Literature invaluable for everyone working with pupils in Years 3 and 4, aged 7–9. Support for teachers and parents is built in with guidance for how to teach the different question types, plus suggestions for embedding these texts in the wider English curriculum.
This series is suitable for new and recently qualified teachers as well as those who are more experienced and wanting to expand the range of texts they use in the classroom.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive resource to enhance reading provision and teaching in your classroom or to support home education, this is exactly what you need. Look for other books in the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.
This book contains extracts from the following modern novels:
- A Chase in Time by Sally Nicholls
- SWOP The Satsuma-sized Secret by Lucy Noguera
- Frost by Holly Webb
- Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds by Annabelle Sami
- Varjak Paw by S>F. Said
- The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy
- Daisy and the Unknown Warrior by Tony Bradman
- Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day by Dominique Valente
- The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
- Sky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond by Alex English
- The Highland Falcon Thief by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman
- The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf
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