Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4 - 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 vocabularyWiden their knowledge of synonymsDevelop an understanding of the language devices used in poetryWhether 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 typesPractical suggestions for embedding texts into wider English learningA clear, accessible structure ideal for new and experienced educators alikeEnjoy sharing the following classic poems with young readers:Boats Sail on the Rivers by Christina RossettiMy Shadow by Robert Louis StevensonBuckingham Palace by A.A. MilneThe Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward LearA Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clarke MooreThe Eagle by Alfred, Lord TennysonThe Bronze Legacy by Effie Lee NewsomeSomething Told the Wild Geese by Rachel FieldA Bird Came Down the Walk by Emily DickinsonThe Cloud-Mobile by May SwensonThe Flower-Fed Buffaloes by Vachel LindsayNight by Lucy Maud MontgomeryWhether 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.