Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6 - Kate Heap

Boost reading skills for Years 5-6 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 best-known poets. Specially chosen for readers aged 9-11, 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 poet's choice of vocabulary, widen their knowledge of synonyms and develop an understanding of the language devices used in poetry.Whether you're a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, a parent supporting learning at home or a tutor preparing for exams, this book offers:High-quality, age-appropriate poems from well-known 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 readers:Night 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 Kipling"Hope" is the Thing with Feathers by Emily DickinsonThe Highwayman by Alfred NoyesThe Listeners by Walter de la MareNorth of Time by Rachel FieldThe Tyger by William BlakeA Musical Instrument by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningWhether you're teaching in school or educating at home, Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 5-6: Classic Poetry is a must-have resource, combining classic poetry with targeted skill-building.Develop a love of poetry. Make reading meaningful. Make comprehension powerful.