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

Heap, Kate

 
9780857478528: Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Classic Children's Literature

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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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Kate's passion for literacy and her desire to help children find the same appreciation for reading and writing lead to a career in teaching with a specialism in English. Now 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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