Description
Spark curiosity and build strong reading foundations with this carefully curated collection of 12 captivating articles dealing with topics that will grab children’s attention. Articles range from dog training and dinosaurs to football and space exploration – so there is sure to be something to interest all readers.
Designed specifically for children aged 7–9, this book helps young readers to grow in confidence as they experience a range of non-fiction text types and develop key comprehension strategies.
Each article 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 impact their readers
- 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.
Make reading meaningful. Spark children’s imaginations. Start today!
The articles in this book are:
- Dog Training (Relationships, pets, skills)
- Shooting for the Olympics (Women’s football, Summer Olympics)
- Fruit Crumble (Recipe, healthy eating, instructions)
- The Brains Behind Legoland’s Bricks (Jobs, Lego, biography)
- Paddle Boarding (Sport, leisure, PSHE)
- The Secrets of Sleep (Health, well-being, PSHE)
- Are Video Games Good for Us (Video games, mental health, PSHE)
- Look After Yourself Online (Internet safety, PSHE)
- Dino Giant Stuns Scientists (Dinosaurs, archaeology)
- Mount Etna’s Spectacular Show (Geography, volcanoes)
- A Human Home Amongst the Stars (Space, science, STEM, biography)
- Is This the World’s Smallest Reptile? (Science, animals, rainforests, environment, conservation)
Use the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series to ensure that reading skills are developed systematically across the school.
Richard –
This book is fantastic – it will save me many hours work, and it will improve my children’s skills in understanding texts. Ultimately it will improve my children’s SATs score.
barbara.valentini (verified owner) –
Excellent book! The texts have been carefully selected by the author, who is clearly very knowledgable about children’s literature. The questions which accompany the texts are pitched at the right level to develop and challenge pupils’ reading skills. A truly valuable resource for every classroom.