KS2 Comprehension Book 1: Year 3, Ages 7-8

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They're available in PDF format, so they're quick and easy to use and print (saving you lots of time when it comes to preparation! There are 22 pages in the booklet giving students ample practice to understand letters and answer questions. I gave it to my year 6 class that involves inference, retrieval, basing opinions on the text, explanation and more SATs style skills.

Many of our reading exercises are suitable for use in lessons such as history and religious studies. The biggest favour you can do for your class, however, is to acclimatise them to the types of questions that they can expect to face. The content and the copyright of the titles and other intellectual property rights of whatever nature are and shall remain the property of CGP or the property of any third parties that may have licensed software or content to CGP. Children will also be given the opportunity to discuss a wide range of fiction books, non-fiction books, poetry and plays.

Practising with these reading comprehension questions and answers (PDF) will help your pupils to become more comfortable and confident in these areas, allowing them to flourish when the real assessment comes around. You may use the Service and any titles for your own personal use, including but not limited to study, classroom teaching, lesson planning or in-school training. A KS2 comprehension with a range of inferential, vocabulary-based and literal questions with an early-finisher activity included. Parents wanting to help 8 to 11 year olds improve their comprehension skills will find plenty to interest them. Accessing a CGP Online Edition by using a code from a printed CGP book grants you access to the title for three years from the date of activation of the code.

So, spending lesson after lesson focusing on ‘how meaning is enhanced through choice of words or phrases’ might not be the most efficient use of your teaching resources. Some texts with a high score may need to be used with support or by children working at a high level within the stage. Much as it might go against your instincts, don’t be afraid to go with the grain, especially in your choice of questioning.Each pack contains a teaching PowerPoint, engaging PDF activities, which can be cut out and shared, and lastly, a photocopiable copy of the extract unless otherwise stated.