Kate Heap Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Poetry

Boost reading skills for Years 56 with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems. Packed with SATs and 11+ style questions, making it perfect for building vocabulary, stamina and a love of reading ideal for school or home learning! Inspire pupils with this wonderful collection of 12 classic poems from some of the bestknown poets. Specially chosen for readers aged 911, 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 poetry. Each poem is paired with expertly crafted questions mapped to the KS2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils to understand the poets choice of vocabulary, widen their knowledge of synonyms and develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry. Whether youre a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, a parent supporting learning at home or a tutor preparing for exams, this book offersHighquality, ageappropriate poems from wellknown poetsClear 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 educatorsEnjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readersNight Clouds by Amy LowellAn Autumn Evening by Lucy Maud MontgomeryIn Flanders Fields by John McCraeLeisure by W.H. DaviesIn the Bleak Midwinter by Christina RossettiThe Way Through the Woods by Rudyard... | Kate Heap Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Poetry