Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Year 3-4: Classic Poetry by Kate Heap

Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Year 3-4: Classic Poetry by Kate Heap

Boost reading skills for Years 3-4 with 12 classic poems, each with SATs-style questions. Perfect for building vocabulary, comprehension and reading stamina at school or home. Inspire a love of poetry with this carefully chosen collection of 12 poems by well-known poets. Designed specifically for children aged 7-9, this book helps young readers grow in confidence as they develop key comprehension strategies and learn the skills needed to appreciate and love poetry. Each poem is paired with expertly structured questions, aligned with the Key Stage 2 Reading Content Domains and the National Curriculum, helping pupils: Understand the poet's choice of vocabulary Widen their knowledge of synonyms Develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry 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 Enjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers: Boats Sail on the Rivers by Christina Rossetti My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson Buckingham Palace by A.A. Milne The Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore The Eagle by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The Bronze Legacy by Effie Lee Newsome Something Told the Wild Geese by Rachel Field A Bird Came Down the Walk by Emily Dickinson The Cloud-Mobile by May Swenson The Flower-Fed Buffaloes by Vachel Lindsay Night by Lucy Maud Montgomery Whether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Classic Poetry offers the perfect blend of classic poems and focused skill-building. Inspire young readers. Build key skills. Develop a love of poetry.

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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ISBN 13	9780857478535
ISBN 10	0857478532
Title	Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Year 3-4: Classic Poetry
Author	Kate Heap
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Brilliant Publications
Year published	2021-11-02
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.