Comprehension

  • Resource: The Iron Man Reading Comprehension Bundle

    This exciting resource bundle contains a set of Iron Man comprehension assessment papers, one for each chapter of the book and one that covers the whole novel. These assessments are ideal for any class studying Ted Hughes’ book The Iron Man in guided reading or English lessons. Each paper contains a variety of SATs style…

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  • Novels with history links for KS2

    When teaching a history topic, I like to introduce a story book that connects to the topic. This way, the history lessons help pupils to understand the book, and the book helps pupils to understand the history topic, so it’s a win win! Below are six recommended books with cross-curricular links to five different periods…

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  • KS2 books with multiple settings

    Books that are set in multiple countries give your pupils the opportunity to learn more about various places around the globe when you research the different locations. This research can be done during your English lesson as a cross-curricular link or incorporated into your geography lessons. I like to compare some or all of the…

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  • 7 reasons to study Street Child with your class

    Street Child by Berlie Doherty tells the story of a young, poor boy in Victorian London who is searching for a family and a home. Here are seven reasons why it is a fantastic book to read with KS2 pupils. 1. Links to history. The story is set in Victorian England so teaches history in…

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